GREENS

Cos

#A4C48E

RGB 164, 196, 142 · HSL 96°, 31%, 66% · CMYK 16, 0, 28, 23

Cos is #A4C48E in HEX — rgb(164, 196, 142), hsl(96°, 31%, 66%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 28%, 23%).

Cos pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 96°, 31%, 66%. 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#A4C48E

RGB164, 196, 142

HSL96°, 31%, 66%

HSV96°, 28%, 77%

CMYK16, 0, 28, 23

Decimal10798222

CSS RGBrgb(164, 196, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(96, 31%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cos S21F4

ΔE 0.8 · #A6C48E

Dunn-Edwards

Rolling Hills DE5606

ΔE 3.4 · #9ABF8D

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 3.7 · #ABCA99

Vista Paint

Glendale C-757

ΔE 4.3 · #A1BB8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Glendale 758

ΔE 4.6 · #A1BB8B

Behr

Sagey 420F-4

ΔE 4.9 · #9ABF82

Valspar

Crocodile Smile 6005-7C

ΔE 5.1 · #B4CE93

PPG

Hearty Hosta 1223-5

ΔE 5.4 · #96BF83

Benjamin Moore

Woodland 543

ΔE 5.7 · #A7BB81

Kilz

Succulent Garden LG250-01

ΔE 6.1 · #B7CA90

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 8.1 · #B9D696

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 8.4 · #A2C8A1

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 9.2 · #89AC76

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 9.9 · #9CAD7F

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 14.3 · #919F70

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 17.6 · #7AB96E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#A4C48E

#AE8DC3

Analogous

#BEC38D

#A4C48E

#8DC393

Triadic

#A4C48E

#8DA3C3

#C38DA3

Split-Complementary

#A4C48E

#938DC3

#C38DBE

Tetradic

#A4C48E

#8DBEC3

#AE8DC3

#C3938D

Monochromatic

#56783F

#7AA95B

#A4C48E

#CCDEC0

#F1F6EE

Rectangle

#A4C48E

#8DC3AE

#AE8DC3

#C38DA3

Compound

#A4C48E

#8DC393

#AE8DC3

#C38DBE

Variations

Lighter

#B5CFA4

#C8D9BD

#DFE7DA

Darker

#7FAE5F

#567C3D

#324923

Saturation

#A7B0A0

#A3C38D

#9DE170

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4C48E

#BEB690

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4C48E

#BFBF96

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4C48E

#A9BCC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cos 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

#BAC086

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4C48E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8C5AA

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.

#9572AD

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: #A4C48E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4C48E;

CSS Variable

--color-cos: #A4C48E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cos': '#A4C48E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4C48E] text-[#A4C48E]

SCSS

$cos: #A4C48E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4C48E?

#A4C48E is Cos, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A4C48E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cos?

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

What colors pair well with Cos?

Cos 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 Cos?

You can download Cos 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 Cos?

The hex code is #A4C48E. In RGB it's 164, 196, 142, and in HSL it's 96°, 31%, 66%.

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