GREENS

Nurturing

#A1A97B

RGB 161, 169, 123 · HSL 70°, 21%, 57% · CMYK 5, 0, 27, 34

Nurturing is #A1A97B in HEX — rgb(161, 169, 123), hsl(70°, 21%, 57%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 27%, 34%).

Nurturing pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 21%, 57%. 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#A1A97B

RGB161, 169, 123

HSL70°, 21%, 57%

HSV70°, 27%, 66%

CMYK5, 0, 27, 34

Decimal10594683

CSS RGBrgb(161, 169, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 21%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Winter Sage BNC-16

ΔE 1.7 · #A3A779

Benjamin Moore

Barefoot CSP-840

ΔE 1.9 · #9CA476

Sherwin-Williams

Cucuzza Verde SW9038

ΔE 2.6 · #9BA373

PPG

Guacamole 1121-5

ΔE 2.8 · #9AA77C

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Grass DE5536

ΔE 3 · #A2A57B

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 3.7 · #9CAD7F

Vista Paint

Mossy Log K-411

ΔE 3.8 · #A8A77B

Valspar

Brisk Olive 6002-4A

ΔE 4 · #A3A47B

Dulux

Cucumber Crush S19D4

ΔE 4.6 · #A3AC86

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 5 · #919F70

Kilz

Rosemary Plant LG150-02

ΔE 5.2 · #A2A580

Hallman-Lindsay

Venetian Glass historic-venetian-glass

ΔE 6.8 · #9CB08A

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 7.7 · #969873

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 9.2 · #9AB68E

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 9.2 · #9E9764

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#A1A97B

#827AA8

Analogous

#A8997A

#A1A97B

#8AA87A

Triadic

#A1A97B

#7AA1A8

#A87AA1

Split-Complementary

#A1A97B

#7A8AA8

#997AA8

Tetradic

#A1A97B

#7AA899

#827AA8

#A87A8A

Monochromatic

#4E5336

#7A8255

#A1A97B

#C2C7A9

#E2E5D7

Rectangle

#A1A97B

#7AA882

#827AA8

#A87AA1

Compound

#A1A97B

#8AA87A

#827AA8

#997AA8

Variations

Lighter

#B4BA95

#C5C9B1

#DCDED3

Darker

#858E5B

#5C623D

#363A23

Saturation

#96988A

#A1A87A

#BED44F

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1A97B

#ABA37C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1A97B

#A8A882

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1A97B

#A4A3A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Nurturing 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

#B8AB77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1A97B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5B09C

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#675D9A

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: #A1A97B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1A97B;

CSS Variable

--color-nurturing: #A1A97B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nurturing': '#A1A97B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1A97B] text-[#A1A97B]

SCSS

$nurturing: #A1A97B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1A97B?

#A1A97B is Nurturing, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #A1A97B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nurturing?

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

What colors pair well with Nurturing?

Nurturing 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 Nurturing?

You can download Nurturing 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 Nurturing?

The hex code is #A1A97B. In RGB it's 161, 169, 123, and in HSL it's 70°, 21%, 57%.

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