GREENS

Glendale

#A1BB8B

RGB 161, 187, 139 · HSL 92°, 26%, 64% · CMYK 14, 0, 26, 27

Glendale is #A1BB8B in HEX — rgb(161, 187, 139), hsl(92°, 26%, 64%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 26%, 27%).

Glendale pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 92°, 26%, 64%. 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#A1BB8B

RGB161, 187, 139

HSL92°, 26%, 64%

HSV92°, 26%, 73%

CMYK14, 0, 26, 27

Decimal10599307

CSS RGBrgb(161, 187, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(92, 26%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Glendale 758

Exact match

Vista Paint

Glendale C-757

ΔE 0.5 · #A1BB8A

Dunn-Edwards

Praying Mantis DE5591

ΔE 1.4 · #A5BE8F

Dulux

Green Snow S21E4

ΔE 1.7 · #A0B788

Behr

Bay Water S380-4

ΔE 2.3 · #A4BF92

Sherwin-Williams

Mesclun Green SW6724

ΔE 2.9 · #9DB682

Benjamin Moore

Central 431

ΔE 3.1 · #A8BA8A

Valspar

Gloaming Green 6001-6A

ΔE 3.2 · #A7B98B

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 4.6 · #9AB68E

PPG

Harmonious 1120-5

ΔE 4.8 · #AFC195

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 5.7 · #9CAD7F

Kilz

Calm Forest TB-76

ΔE 6.7 · #9AAF89

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 7.7 · #A2C8A1

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 8.1 · #89AC76

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 10.6 · #919F70

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#A1BB8B

#A58BBB

Analogous

#B9BB8B

#A1BB8B

#8BBB8D

Triadic

#A1BB8B

#8BA2BB

#BB8BA2

Split-Complementary

#A1BB8B

#8D8BBB

#BB8BB9

Tetradic

#A1BB8B

#8BB9BB

#A58BBB

#BB8D8B

Monochromatic

#556D40

#7B9D5C

#A1BB8B

#C9D7BC

#EFF4EC

Rectangle

#A1BB8B

#8BBBA5

#A58BBB

#BB8BA2

Compound

#A1BB8B

#8BBB8D

#A58BBB

#BB8BB9

Variations

Lighter

#B4C9A2

#C7D4BC

#DEE5D9

Darker

#80A561

#587340

#334425

Saturation

#A3AA9C

#A2BB8B

#9FDD69

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1BB8B

#B7AF8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1BB8B

#B7B792

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1BB8B

#A6B4B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Glendale 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

#B8B983

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1BB8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5BEA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#8D6EA8

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: #A1BB8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1BB8B;

CSS Variable

--color-glendale: #A1BB8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glendale': '#A1BB8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1BB8B] text-[#A1BB8B]

SCSS

$glendale: #A1BB8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1BB8B?

#A1BB8B is Glendale, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A1BB8B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glendale?

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

What colors pair well with Glendale?

Glendale 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 Glendale?

You can download Glendale 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 Glendale?

The hex code is #A1BB8B. In RGB it's 161, 187, 139, and in HSL it's 92°, 26%, 64%.

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