GREENS

Cascade Green

#9FBFB8

RGB 159, 191, 184 · HSL 167°, 20%, 69% · CMYK 17, 0, 4, 25

Cascade Green is #9FBFB8 in HEX — rgb(159, 191, 184), hsl(167°, 20%, 69%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 4%, 25%).

Cascade Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 20%, 69%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#9FBFB8

RGB159, 191, 184

HSL167°, 20%, 69%

HSV167°, 17%, 75%

CMYK17, 0, 4, 25

Decimal10469304

CSS RGBrgb(159, 191, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 20%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cascade Green MQ6-36

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Plunge 701

ΔE 1.7 · #A4C2B9

Benjamin Moore

Kensington 710

ΔE 2.4 · #9BBAB6

Vista Paint

Plunge C-700

ΔE 2.5 · #A4C1B6

PPG

Pitter Patter 1142-4

ΔE 2.6 · #9BC2BD

Sherwin-Williams

Aquaverde SW9051

ΔE 2.6 · #A3C0BD

Valspar

Lake Country 5003-5C

ΔE 2.8 · #9BBAB7

Dulux

Teal Tree S27B3

ΔE 3.1 · #94B9B3

Dunn-Edwards

Pistachio Ice Cream DE5717

ΔE 4.2 · #A0B7AD

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 4.4 · #A6CABF

Kilz

Bell Bottoms RF240-02

ΔE 4.5 · #A6C1C1

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 4.7 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 5.9 · #99B0AB

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 6.3 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 9.1 · #7FB5B5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9FBFB8

#C0A0A7

Analogous

#A0C0A9

#9FBFB8

#A0B7C0

Triadic

#9FBFB8

#B9A0C0

#C0B9A0

Split-Complementary

#9FBFB8

#C0A0B7

#C0A9A0

Tetradic

#9FBFB8

#A9A0C0

#C0A0A7

#B7C0A0

Monochromatic

#50776F

#72A197

#9FBFB8

#CEDEDB

#F0F5F4

Rectangle

#9FBFB8

#A0A7C0

#C0A0A7

#C0B9A0

Compound

#9FBFB8

#A0B7C0

#C0A0A7

#C0A9A0

Variations

Lighter

#B3CCC7

#C8D8D4

#DFE7E6

Darker

#75A59A

#4B766D

#2B4540

Saturation

#ABB5B3

#A0C0B9

#81DFCB

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FBFB8

#B3B4B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FBFB8

#BABAB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FBFB8

#A1BDBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cascade Green 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

#B7BCA5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FBFB8

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4C1C9

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B07B87

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: #9FBFB8;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FBFB8;

CSS Variable

--color-cascade-green: #9FBFB8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cascade-green': '#9FBFB8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FBFB8] text-[#9FBFB8]

SCSS

$cascade-green: #9FBFB8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FBFB8?

#9FBFB8 is Cascade Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #9FBFB8 warm or cool?

Cascade Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cascade Green?

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

What colors pair well with Cascade Green?

Cascade Green 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 Cascade Green?

You can download Cascade Green 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 Cascade Green?

The hex code is #9FBFB8. In RGB it's 159, 191, 184, and in HSL it's 167°, 20%, 69%.

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