GREENS

Bud

#A5A88F

RGB 165, 168, 143 · HSL 67°, 13%, 61% · CMYK 2, 0, 15, 34

Bud is #A5A88F in HEX — rgb(165, 168, 143), hsl(67°, 13%, 61%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 15%, 34%).

Bud pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 13%, 61%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A5A88F

RGB165, 168, 143

HSL67°, 13%, 61%

HSV67°, 15%, 66%

CMYK2, 0, 15, 34

Decimal10856591

CSS RGBrgb(165, 168, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 13%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Nature CC-726

ΔE 1.4 · #A6AB93

Kilz

Summer Haven TB-75

ΔE 2.4 · #A3AB94

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 2.6 · #A7A58F

Vista Paint

Woodland Waterfall K-899

ΔE 2.6 · #9EA78F

PPG

Olive Sprig 1125-4

ΔE 2.6 · #ACAF95

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 2.7 · #A1A189

Sherwin-Williams

Clary Sage SW6178

ΔE 2.8 · #ACAD97

Behr

Ashwood 720D-4

ΔE 3.2 · #9EA892

Dunn-Edwards

Meadowood DEC777

ΔE 3.6 · #9DA28E

Dulux

Desert Pear S19B3

ΔE 3.7 · #ABAE9A

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Shade 372

ΔE 3.9 · #ADA791

Valspar

Dusty Olive 6005-4A

ΔE 4 · #A7A586

Colorhouse

Nourish .03 Nourish-03

ΔE 4.9 · #A5A392

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.5 · #B8B799

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 7 · #A99E80

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A5A88F

#928FA8

Analogous

#A89F8F

#A5A88F

#99A88F

Triadic

#A5A88F

#8FA5A8

#A88FA5

Split-Complementary

#A5A88F

#8F99A8

#9F8FA8

Tetradic

#A5A88F

#8FA89F

#928FA8

#A88F99

Monochromatic

#575945

#818566

#A5A88F

#C8CABA

#EAEBE5

Rectangle

#A5A88F

#8FA892

#928FA8

#A88FA5

Compound

#A5A88F

#99A88F

#928FA8

#9F8FA8

Variations

Lighter

#B7BAA5

#C8CABD

#DFDFD9

Darker

#898D6B

#5F6249

#37392A

Saturation

#9F9F98

#A5A88F

#C7D463

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5A88F

#AAA590

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5A88F

#A7A793

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5A88F

#A7A4A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bud 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

#BBAB86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5A88F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8B0AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6D66A3

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: #A5A88F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5A88F;

CSS Variable

--color-bud: #A5A88F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bud': '#A5A88F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5A88F] text-[#A5A88F]

SCSS

$bud: #A5A88F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5A88F?

#A5A88F is Bud, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A5A88F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bud?

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

What colors pair well with Bud?

Bud 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 Bud?

You can download Bud 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 Bud?

The hex code is #A5A88F. In RGB it's 165, 168, 143, and in HSL it's 67°, 13%, 61%.

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