GREENS

Soap Green

#A0B28E

RGB 160, 178, 142 · HSL 90°, 19%, 63% · CMYK 10, 0, 20, 30

Soap Green is #A0B28E in HEX — rgb(160, 178, 142), hsl(90°, 19%, 63%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 20%, 30%).

Soap Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 90°, 19%, 63%. 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#A0B28E

RGB160, 178, 142

HSL90°, 19%, 63%

HSV90°, 20%, 70%

CMYK10, 0, 20, 30

Decimal10531470

CSS RGBrgb(160, 178, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 19%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Venetian Glass historic-venetian-glass

ΔE 1.7 · #9CB08A

Benjamin Moore

Sea CW-515

ΔE 1.8 · #A4B793

Dulux

Cardoon S21D4

ΔE 1.9 · #9BAE8C

Vista Paint

Majestic Mountain K-347

ΔE 2 · #9DAD88

Kilz

Calm Forest TB-76

ΔE 2.1 · #9AAF89

Sherwin-Williams

Haven SW6437

ΔE 2.3 · #A3B48C

Behr

Willow Grove PPU11-6

ΔE 2.9 · #A6B291

Valspar

Rolling Glen 5007-5C

ΔE 3.6 · #A2BA98

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 4.4 · #9AB68E

PPG

Pear Cactus 1130-5

ΔE 5.3 · #91AF88

Dunn-Edwards

Mistletoe Kiss DE5620

ΔE 5.4 · #98B489

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 5.9 · #9CAD7F

Farrow & Ball

Breakfast Room Green 81

ΔE 6 · #94A68A

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 8.1 · #B9BA99

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.8 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A0B28E

#A18FB3

Analogous

#B3B38F

#A0B28E

#8FB38F

Triadic

#A0B28E

#8FA1B3

#B38FA1

Split-Complementary

#A0B28E

#8F8FB3

#B38FB3

Tetradic

#A0B28E

#8FB3B3

#A18FB3

#B38F8F

Monochromatic

#546444

#7A9263

#A0B28E

#C7D2BC

#EDF1EA

Rectangle

#A0B28E

#8FB3A1

#A18FB3

#B38FA1

Compound

#A0B28E

#8FB38F

#A18FB3

#B38FB3

Variations

Lighter

#B4C2A5

#C6D0BD

#DEE2DA

Darker

#819A67

#586B46

#333F28

Saturation

#A1A69B

#A1B38F

#A1D969

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A0B28E

#AFA990

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A0B28E

#AFAF93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A0B28E

#A3ADAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Soap 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

#B7B286

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A0B28E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5B7AA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#896BA6

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: #A0B28E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A0B28E;

CSS Variable

--color-soap-green: #A0B28E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soap-green': '#A0B28E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A0B28E] text-[#A0B28E]

SCSS

$soap-green: #A0B28E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A0B28E?

#A0B28E is Soap Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A0B28E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soap Green?

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

What colors pair well with Soap Green?

Soap 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 Soap Green?

You can download Soap 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 Soap Green?

The hex code is #A0B28E. In RGB it's 160, 178, 142, and in HSL it's 90°, 19%, 63%.

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