GREENS

Mini Green

#9FC5AA

RGB 159, 197, 170 · HSL 137°, 25%, 70% · CMYK 19, 0, 14, 23

Mini Green is #9FC5AA in HEX — rgb(159, 197, 170), hsl(137°, 25%, 70%), cmyk(19%, 0%, 14%, 23%).

Mini Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 137°, 25%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#9FC5AA

RGB159, 197, 170

HSL137°, 25%, 70%

HSV137°, 19%, 77%

CMYK19, 0, 14, 23

Decimal10470826

CSS RGBrgb(159, 197, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(137, 25%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Mini Green 736

Exact match

Vista Paint

Mini Green C-735

ΔE 0.8 · #9DC4A8

Dulux

Catnap S24D3

ΔE 1.9 · #9FC3AB

Behr

Smokey Slate 460E-3

ΔE 2.3 · #A1CBB0

Benjamin Moore

Spring 627

ΔE 2.8 · #9DBFA7

Sherwin-Williams

Retro Mint SW9036

ΔE 3.6 · #9FCDB1

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 3.7 · #96BB9F

Kilz

Green Countryside RG250-01

ΔE 3.8 · #A8CEB6

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Leaves DE5640

ΔE 4.1 · #A8C3AA

PPG

French Market 1131-4

ΔE 4.8 · #A2C7A3

Valspar

Kelp 6001-8A

ΔE 4.8 · #8FC2A7

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 6.4 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 7.6 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 9.4 · #9AB68E

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.8 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 17.3 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#9FC5AA

#C69FBB

Analogous

#A8C69F

#9FC5AA

#9FC6BD

Triadic

#9FC5AA

#AA9FC6

#C6AA9F

Split-Complementary

#9FC5AA

#BD9FC6

#C69FA8

Tetradic

#9FC5AA

#9FA8C6

#C69FBB

#C6BD9F

Monochromatic

#4D805B

#70A980

#9FC5AA

#CFE2D5

#EFF5F1

Rectangle

#9FC5AA

#9FBBC6

#C69FBB

#C6AA9F

Compound

#9FC5AA

#9FC6BD

#C69FBB

#C69FA8

Variations

Lighter

#B3D1BB

#C7DBCD

#E0E9E2

Darker

#71AC82

#477D56

#294A32

Saturation

#ADB8B0

#9FC6AA

#83E29E

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FC5AA

#BAB7AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FC5AA

#BFBFAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FC5AA

#A3C0C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mini 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

#B7C09B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FC5AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4C5BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#B27EA3

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: #9FC5AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FC5AA;

CSS Variable

--color-mini-green: #9FC5AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mini-green': '#9FC5AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FC5AA] text-[#9FC5AA]

SCSS

$mini-green: #9FC5AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FC5AA?

#9FC5AA is Mini Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #9FC5AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mini Green?

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

What colors pair well with Mini Green?

Mini 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 Mini Green?

You can download Mini 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 Mini Green?

The hex code is #9FC5AA. In RGB it's 159, 197, 170, and in HSL it's 137°, 25%, 70%.

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