GREENS

Plunge

#A4C2B9

RGB 164, 194, 185 · HSL 162°, 20%, 70% · CMYK 15, 0, 5, 24

Plunge is #A4C2B9 in HEX — rgb(164, 194, 185), hsl(162°, 20%, 70%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 5%, 24%).

Plunge pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 20%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#A4C2B9

RGB164, 194, 185

HSL162°, 20%, 70%

HSV162°, 15%, 76%

CMYK15, 0, 5, 24

Decimal10797753

CSS RGBrgb(164, 194, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 20%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Plunge 701

Exact match

Vista Paint

Plunge C-700

ΔE 1.2 · #A4C1B6

Behr

Cascade Green MQ6-36

ΔE 1.7 · #9FBFB8

Sherwin-Williams

Hazel SW6471

ΔE 1.8 · #A8C1B7

Dulux

Peppermint Pie S27B2

ΔE 2.3 · #AAC7C0

Benjamin Moore

Antique CSP-695

ΔE 2.4 · #A8C8BD

PPG

Copenhagen 1137-4

ΔE 2.7 · #ADC8C0

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 3.4 · #A6CABF

Valspar

Tropical Bay 5002-3C

ΔE 3.5 · #A0B9B2

Dunn-Edwards

Pistachio Ice Cream DE5717

ΔE 4.3 · #A0B7AD

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 4.4 · #B2CBBE

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 4.6 · #A6CDC2

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 5.1 · #ADBDB2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5.1 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10.6 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A4C2B9

#C2A3AC

Analogous

#A3C2A9

#A4C2B9

#A3BCC2

Triadic

#A4C2B9

#B9A3C2

#C2B9A3

Split-Complementary

#A4C2B9

#C2A3BC

#C2A9A3

Tetradic

#A4C2B9

#A9A3C2

#C2A3AC

#BCC2A3

Monochromatic

#527A6E

#75A395

#A4C2B9

#D1E0DC

#F0F5F3

Rectangle

#A4C2B9

#A3ACC2

#C2A3AC

#C2B9A3

Compound

#A4C2B9

#A3BCC2

#C2A3AC

#C2A9A3

Variations

Lighter

#B6CEC7

#C9D9D4

#E0E8E6

Darker

#77A698

#4D786B

#2C463E

Saturation

#AEB7B4

#A3C2B9

#85E0C5

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4C2B9

#B7B8BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4C2B9

#BDBDBA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4C2B9

#A6C0C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Plunge 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

#BABEA6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4C2B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8C3CA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#B27E8D

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: #A4C2B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4C2B9;

CSS Variable

--color-plunge: #A4C2B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plunge': '#A4C2B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4C2B9] text-[#A4C2B9]

SCSS

$plunge: #A4C2B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4C2B9?

#A4C2B9 is Plunge, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A4C2B9 warm or cool?

Plunge reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Plunge?

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

What colors pair well with Plunge?

Plunge 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 Plunge?

You can download Plunge 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 Plunge?

The hex code is #A4C2B9. In RGB it's 164, 194, 185, and in HSL it's 162°, 20%, 70%.

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