GREENS

Green

#9FEFEF

RGB 159, 239, 239 · HSL 180°, 71%, 78% · CMYK 33, 0, 0, 6

Green is #9FEFEF in HEX — rgb(159, 239, 239), hsl(180°, 71%, 78%), cmyk(33%, 0%, 0%, 6%).

Green pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 71%, 78%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#9FEFEF

RGB159, 239, 239

HSL180°, 71%, 78%

HSV180°, 33%, 94%

CMYK33, 0, 0, 6

Decimal10481647

CSS RGBrgb(159, 239, 239)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 71%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sea Rover 540C-3

ΔE 2.7 · #A9F0EE

Hallman-Lindsay

Everest 679

ΔE 5.2 · #A0E3E0

Vista Paint

Aged Aegean K-245

ΔE 5.4 · #A4E6E0

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 6.6 · #ADE8E2

Dunn-Edwards

Spearmint DE5729

ΔE 6.6 · #B1EAE8

Dulux

Pale Pastel S28G2

ΔE 6.8 · #9ADED9

PPG

Silent Ripple 1232-3

ΔE 7.7 · #ABE3DE

Benjamin Moore

Harbor 654

ΔE 7.7 · #A3E5D9

Valspar

Sea Wave 5006-9C

ΔE 8.2 · #8CD9D4

Kilz

Polished Turquoise RG140-01

ΔE 8.2 · #96DFD4

Sherwin-Williams

Spa SW6765

ΔE 9.3 · #A7DCDC

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 12.6 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 15.7 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 15.9 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 18.1 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 19.6 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#9FEFEF

#EF9F9F

Analogous

#9FEFC7

#9FEFEF

#9FC7EF

Triadic

#9FEFEF

#EF9FEF

#EFEF9F

Split-Complementary

#9FEFEF

#EF9FC7

#EFC79F

Tetradic

#9FEFEF

#C79FEF

#EF9F9F

#C7EF9F

Monochromatic

#23D1D1

#5EE4E4

#9FEFEF

#E0FAFA

#E9FBFB

Rectangle

#9FEFEF

#9F9FEF

#EF9F9F

#EFEF9F

Compound

#9FEFEF

#9FC7EF

#EF9F9F

#EFC79F

Variations

Lighter

#B2F2F2

#C9F2F2

#E2F5F5

Darker

#58E7E7

#18C3C3

#0C7474

Saturation

#BBD3D3

#9FEFEF

#97F7F7

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FEFEF

#D2D8F1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FEFEF

#E4E4EF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FEFEF

#A2EEEB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#B7E0CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FEFEF

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4E5F3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#DD7575

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #9FEFEF;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FEFEF;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #9FEFEF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#9FEFEF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FEFEF] text-[#9FEFEF]

SCSS

$green: #9FEFEF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FEFEF?

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

Is #9FEFEF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #9FEFEF. In RGB it's 159, 239, 239, and in HSL it's 180°, 71%, 78%.

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