GREENS

Munchkin

#9FB139

RGB 159, 177, 57 · HSL 69°, 51%, 46% · CMYK 10, 0, 68, 31

Munchkin is #9FB139 in HEX — rgb(159, 177, 57), hsl(69°, 51%, 46%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 68%, 31%).

Munchkin pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 51%, 46%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#9FB139

RGB159, 177, 57

HSL69°, 51%, 46%

HSV69°, 68%, 69%

CMYK10, 0, 68, 31

Decimal10465593

CSS RGBrgb(159, 177, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 51%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Munchkin S20G9

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Clipped Grass DE5552

ΔE 3.2 · #A1B841

Vista Paint

Parisan Park K-384

ΔE 4.3 · #97A631

PPG

Hopscotch 1219-6

ΔE 4.8 · #AFBB42

Valspar

Asparagus 6008-8C

ΔE 5.3 · #AEB83A

Benjamin Moore

Limeade CSP-865

ΔE 6.4 · #B1BE4E

Behr

Grape Leaves 400D-6

ΔE 7.1 · #89A833

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 7.5 · #91A135

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 11.1 · #B0C05D

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 11.7 · #9ABA25

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 12.4 · #9AB758

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 16.6 · #A3CD39

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 16.8 · #C7B446

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 20.5 · #BEC675

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 25 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 28.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9FB139

#4B39B1

Analogous

#B18739

#9FB139

#63B139

Triadic

#9FB139

#399FB1

#B1399F

Split-Complementary

#9FB139

#3963B1

#8739B1

Tetradic

#9FB139

#39B187

#4B39B1

#B13963

Monochromatic

#373E14

#6B7727

#9FB139

#BFCE69

#D8E1A3

Rectangle

#9FB139

#39B14B

#4B39B1

#B1399F

Compound

#9FB139

#63B139

#4B39B1

#8739B1

Variations

Lighter

#B8C959

#C5D089

#DBE0BE

Darker

#81902C

#5A651C

#353C10

Saturation

#828763

#9FB139

#B3CE1D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FB139

#B5A43D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FB139

#AEAE56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FB139

#A6A5AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Munchkin sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#B7B146

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#9FB139

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A4B66A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#45388F

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #9FB139;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FB139;

CSS Variable

--color-munchkin: #9FB139;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'munchkin': '#9FB139' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FB139] text-[#9FB139]

SCSS

$munchkin: #9FB139;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FB139?

#9FB139 is Munchkin, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #9FB139 warm or cool?

Munchkin reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Munchkin?

Munchkin works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Munchkin?

Munchkin pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Munchkin?

You can download Munchkin on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Munchkin?

The hex code is #9FB139. In RGB it's 159, 177, 57, and in HSL it's 69°, 51%, 46%.

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