GREENS

Gingko

#A3C899

RGB 163, 200, 153 · HSL 107°, 30%, 69% · CMYK 19, 0, 24, 22

Gingko is #A3C899 in HEX — rgb(163, 200, 153), hsl(107°, 30%, 69%), cmyk(19%, 0%, 24%, 22%).

Gingko pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 107°, 30%, 69%. 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#A3C899

RGB163, 200, 153

HSL107°, 30%, 69%

HSV107°, 24%, 78%

CMYK19, 0, 24, 22

Decimal10733721

CSS RGBrgb(163, 200, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(107, 30%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 2.6 · #ABCA99

Dunn-Edwards

Rolling Hills DE5606

ΔE 3.8 · #9ABF8D

Valspar

Heartland Frosty 5008-5C

ΔE 3.8 · #A4C49B

Dulux

Milly Green S22E4

ΔE 4.1 · #9ABD91

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 4.3 · #A2C8A1

Behr

Bay Water S380-4

ΔE 4.5 · #A4BF92

Vista Paint

Garden Goddess C-728

ΔE 5.4 · #9DD09F

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sheen 764

ΔE 5.4 · #B4D5A2

PPG

French Market 1131-4

ΔE 5.8 · #A2C7A3

Benjamin Moore

Gumdrop 564

ΔE 6.1 · #8EBB8F

Kilz

Calming Sensation RG210-02

ΔE 6.8 · #ADCEAA

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 7.3 · #B5D1AB

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 7.5 · #9AB68E

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 11.3 · #89AC76

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 14 · #84B59C

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 15.2 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A3C899

#BD98C8

Analogous

#BAC898

#A3C899

#98C8A6

Triadic

#A3C899

#98A3C8

#C898A3

Split-Complementary

#A3C899

#A698C8

#C898BA

Tetradic

#A3C899

#98BAC8

#BD98C8

#C8A698

Monochromatic

#538146

#76AD67

#A3C899

#CFE2CA

#F0F6EE

Rectangle

#A3C899

#98C8BD

#BD98C8

#C898A3

Compound

#A3C899

#98C8A6

#BD98C8

#C898BA

Variations

Lighter

#B5D3AD

#C9DCC3

#E0E9DE

Darker

#78B169

#4F8141

#2D4C25

Saturation

#ACB7A9

#A3C898

#93E37D

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3C899

#C0B99B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3C899

#C2C2A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3C899

#A8C1C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gingko 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

#BAC38E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3C899

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7C8B2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#A57BB0

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: #A3C899;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3C899;

CSS Variable

--color-gingko: #A3C899;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gingko': '#A3C899' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3C899] text-[#A3C899]

SCSS

$gingko: #A3C899;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3C899?

#A3C899 is Gingko, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A3C899 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gingko?

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

What colors pair well with Gingko?

Gingko 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 Gingko?

You can download Gingko 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 Gingko?

The hex code is #A3C899. In RGB it's 163, 200, 153, and in HSL it's 107°, 30%, 69%.

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