GREENS

White Spruce

#9FBDAD

RGB 159, 189, 173 · HSL 148°, 19%, 68% · CMYK 16, 0, 8, 26

White Spruce is #9FBDAD in HEX — rgb(159, 189, 173), hsl(148°, 19%, 68%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 8%, 26%).

White Spruce pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 148°, 19%, 68%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9FBDAD

RGB159, 189, 173

HSL148°, 19%, 68%

HSV148°, 16%, 74%

CMYK16, 0, 8, 26

Decimal10468781

CSS RGBrgb(159, 189, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(148, 19%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

White Spruce S25C3

ΔE 0.5 · #9FBDAC

Benjamin Moore

Appalachian 633

ΔE 1.1 · #A2BFB0

Behr

Spring Reflection MQ6-13

ΔE 1.2 · #9EBCAA

Valspar

Starry Woods 5005-5C

ΔE 1.6 · #A4BEAD

PPG

Green Silk 1139-3

ΔE 2.1 · #A2C2B0

Dunn-Edwards

Reeds DE5647

ΔE 2.8 · #A0BCA7

Sherwin-Williams

Kind Green SW6457

ΔE 3.2 · #AAC2B3

Vista Paint

Plunge C-700

ΔE 3.3 · #A4C1B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Plunge 701

ΔE 4.3 · #A4C2B9

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 5.6 · #A6CABF

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 5.9 · #ADBDB2

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 6 · #AEBCAE

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 6.6 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 7 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 11.6 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9FBDAD

#BD9EAE

Analogous

#9FBD9E

#9FBDAD

#9EBDBC

Triadic

#9FBDAD

#AC9EBD

#BDAC9E

Split-Complementary

#9FBDAD

#BC9EBD

#BD9E9F

Tetradic

#9FBDAD

#9E9FBD

#BD9EAE

#BDBC9E

Monochromatic

#4E7360

#709E86

#9FBDAD

#CBDCD3

#F0F5F2

Rectangle

#9FBDAD

#9EAEBD

#BD9EAE

#BDAC9E

Compound

#9FBDAD

#9EBDBC

#BD9EAE

#BD9E9F

Variations

Lighter

#B1CABD

#C6D6CE

#DFE6E2

Darker

#74A289

#4B735E

#2B4437

Saturation

#A9B2AD

#9EBDAC

#7DDEAA

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FBDAD

#B3B2AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FBDAD

#B8B8AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FBDAD

#A2BABA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

White Spruce 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

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How it looks under different light

#B7BA9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FBDAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4BFC1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AE7895

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #9FBDAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FBDAD;

CSS Variable

--color-white-spruce: #9FBDAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-spruce': '#9FBDAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FBDAD] text-[#9FBDAD]

SCSS

$white-spruce: #9FBDAD;

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#A7C7BC · ΔE 4.6

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#9CBEA6 · ΔE 4.6

St. Lucia Teal

#94B8AF · ΔE 4.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FBDAD?

#9FBDAD is White Spruce, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9FBDAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White Spruce?

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

What colors pair well with White Spruce?

White Spruce 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 White Spruce?

You can download White Spruce 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 White Spruce?

The hex code is #9FBDAD. In RGB it's 159, 189, 173, and in HSL it's 148°, 19%, 68%.

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