GREENS

Frugal

#A5D7B2

RGB 165, 215, 178 · HSL 136°, 38%, 75% · CMYK 23, 0, 17, 16

Frugal is #A5D7B2 in HEX — rgb(165, 215, 178), hsl(136°, 38%, 75%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 17%, 16%).

Frugal pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 136°, 38%, 75%. 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#A5D7B2

RGB165, 215, 178

HSL136°, 38%, 75%

HSV136°, 23%, 84%

CMYK23, 0, 17, 16

Decimal10868658

CSS RGBrgb(165, 215, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(136, 38%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Frugal S24G3

ΔE 1.1 · #A5D7B0

Vista Paint

Liliana C-721

ΔE 1.5 · #A8D6B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Liliana 722

ΔE 1.8 · #A5D5B3

Behr

Southern Breeze 450E-3

ΔE 2.8 · #AAD4AF

PPG

Heath Green 1226-4

ΔE 3.7 · #9ACDA9

Dunn-Edwards

Potted Plant DE5626

ΔE 3.9 · #9ECCA7

Kilz

Caesar Salad RG250-02

ΔE 4 · #9CCDAC

Benjamin Moore

Lotus 571

ΔE 4.1 · #AADFB4

Valspar

Green Vibe 6002-7B

ΔE 4.6 · #B5E0BD

Sherwin-Williams

Kiwi SW6737

ΔE 5.2 · #AED2B0

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 6.3 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 7.7 · #B5D1AB

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 11.1 · #BDECB6

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 13.1 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 13.4 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 13.4 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#A5D7B2

#D7A7CB

Analogous

#B2D7A7

#A5D7B2

#A7D7CC

Triadic

#A5D7B2

#B4A7D7

#D7B4A7

Split-Complementary

#A5D7B2

#CCA7D7

#D7A7B2

Tetradic

#A5D7B2

#A7B2D7

#D7A7CB

#D7CCA7

Monochromatic

#479E5E

#72C087

#A5D7B2

#DCEFE1

#EDF7F0

Rectangle

#A5D7B2

#A7CBD7

#D7A7CB

#D7B4A7

Compound

#A5D7B2

#A7D7CC

#D7A7CB

#D7A7B2

Variations

Lighter

#B9DFC3

#CCE5D3

#E3EFE6

Darker

#70C286

#3D9555

#225831

Saturation

#B8C7BC

#A7D7B4

#93EBAB

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5D7B2

#C9C5B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5D7B2

#D0D0B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5D7B2

#AAD1D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Frugal 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

#BBCEA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5D7B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8D3C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#C085B0

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: #A5D7B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5D7B2;

CSS Variable

--color-frugal: #A5D7B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frugal': '#A5D7B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5D7B2] text-[#A5D7B2]

SCSS

$frugal: #A5D7B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5D7B2?

#A5D7B2 is Frugal, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A5D7B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frugal?

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

What colors pair well with Frugal?

Frugal 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 Frugal?

You can download Frugal 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 Frugal?

The hex code is #A5D7B2. In RGB it's 165, 215, 178, and in HSL it's 136°, 38%, 75%.

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