GREENS

Sapling

#A3C05A

RGB 163, 192, 90 · HSL 77°, 45%, 55% · CMYK 15, 0, 53, 25

Sapling is #A3C05A in HEX — rgb(163, 192, 90), hsl(77°, 45%, 55%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 53%, 25%).

Sapling pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 77°, 45%, 55%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A3C05A

RGB163, 192, 90

HSL77°, 45%, 55%

HSV77°, 53%, 75%

CMYK15, 0, 53, 25

Decimal10731610

CSS RGBrgb(163, 192, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 45%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Jungle Juice S20F6

ΔE 3.2 · #A7C161

Vista Paint

Sour Apple K-353

ΔE 3.3 · #9ABF59

Benjamin Moore

Blooming 413

ΔE 4.3 · #9CBA5C

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 4.4 · #9AB758

PPG

Be Spontaneous 1221-6

ΔE 5 · #A5CB66

Valspar

Temptation 6007-8B

ΔE 5.2 · #B2CD62

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 5.4 · #93BA59

Behr

Grass Cloth 400D-5

ΔE 5.5 · #B1CF65

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 5.6 · #B0C05D

Dunn-Edwards

Cabbage Patch DE5579

ΔE 7.9 · #93C460

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 12.9 · #8AC867

Sherwin-Williams

Stay in Lime SW9032

ΔE 13.2 · #9FAC5C

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 13.8 · #BEC675

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 18.8 · #7AB96E

RAL

Olive Yellow 1020

ΔE 21.2 · #999950

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 26.8 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#A3C05A

#7659C0

Analogous

#C0AA59

#A3C05A

#6FC059

Triadic

#A3C05A

#59A3C0

#C059A3

Split-Complementary

#A3C05A

#596FC0

#AA59C0

Tetradic

#A3C05A

#59C0AA

#7659C0

#C0596F

Monochromatic

#4C5C23

#7A9438

#A3C05A

#C1D590

#E0EAC8

Rectangle

#A3C05A

#59C076

#7659C0

#C059A3

Compound

#A3C05A

#6FC059

#7659C0

#AA59C0

Variations

Lighter

#B5CD7A

#C6D4A0

#DCE3CA

Darker

#87A53B

#5E7327

#374416

Saturation

#939C7D

#A3C059

#B0DF39

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3C05A

#BFB05E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3C05A

#BBBB6F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3C05A

#ABB4BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sapling 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

#BABD5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3C05A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7C283

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#634AA5

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: #A3C05A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3C05A;

CSS Variable

--color-sapling: #A3C05A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sapling': '#A3C05A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3C05A] text-[#A3C05A]

SCSS

$sapling: #A3C05A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3C05A?

#A3C05A is Sapling, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #A3C05A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sapling?

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

What colors pair well with Sapling?

Sapling 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 Sapling?

You can download Sapling 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 Sapling?

The hex code is #A3C05A. In RGB it's 163, 192, 90, and in HSL it's 77°, 45%, 55%.

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