GREENS

Laurel Mist

#A8C8A1

RGB 168, 200, 161 · HSL 109°, 26%, 71% · CMYK 16, 0, 20, 22

Laurel Mist is #A8C8A1 in HEX — rgb(168, 200, 161), hsl(109°, 26%, 71%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 20%, 22%).

Laurel Mist pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 109°, 26%, 71%. 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#A8C8A1

RGB168, 200, 161

HSL109°, 26%, 71%

HSV109°, 20%, 78%

CMYK16, 0, 20, 22

Decimal11061409

CSS RGBrgb(168, 200, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(109, 26%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Laurel Mist 430E-3

Exact match

Valspar

Heartland Frosty 5008-5C

ΔE 1.9 · #A4C49B

Dulux

Spring Green S22E3

ΔE 2 · #AFCCA5

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 2.2 · #A2C8A1

PPG

French Market 1131-4

ΔE 2.4 · #A2C7A3

Kilz

Calming Sensation RG210-02

ΔE 2.8 · #ADCEAA

Benjamin Moore

Douglas 563

ΔE 3.9 · #ABD1AD

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 3.9 · #B5D1AB

Vista Paint

Coral Springs C-1391

ΔE 4.2 · #A9CEAD

Dunn-Edwards

Spinach Dip DE5611

ΔE 4.3 · #B1CDAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Coral Springs historic-coral-springs

ΔE 4.5 · #ABD1AF

Sherwin-Williams

Seawashed Glass SW9034

ΔE 4.6 · #A9C095

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 6.5 · #9AB68E

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 11.9 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 13.8 · #B8B799

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 17.2 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#A8C8A1

#C1A2C8

Analogous

#BCC8A2

#A8C8A1

#A2C8AE

Triadic

#A8C8A1

#A2A9C8

#C8A2A9

Split-Complementary

#A8C8A1

#AEA2C8

#C8A2BC

Tetradic

#A8C8A1

#A2BCC8

#C1A2C8

#C8AEA2

Monochromatic

#57844D

#7CAC72

#A8C8A1

#D5E5D2

#F0F6EF

Rectangle

#A8C8A1

#A2C8C1

#C1A2C8

#C8A2A9

Compound

#A8C8A1

#A2C8AE

#C1A2C8

#C8A2BC

Variations

Lighter

#BAD3B4

#CCDCC9

#E2EAE0

Darker

#7EAF73

#528047

#2F4B29

Saturation

#B1BBAF

#A9C8A2

#98E486

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8C8A1

#C1BBA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8C8A1

#C3C3A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8C8A1

#ACC2C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Laurel Mist 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

#BDC394

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8C8A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABC8B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#AA81B3

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: #A8C8A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8C8A1;

CSS Variable

--color-laurel-mist: #A8C8A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'laurel-mist': '#A8C8A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8C8A1] text-[#A8C8A1]

SCSS

$laurel-mist: #A8C8A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8C8A1?

#A8C8A1 is Laurel Mist, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A8C8A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Laurel Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Laurel Mist?

Laurel Mist 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 Laurel Mist?

You can download Laurel Mist 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 Laurel Mist?

The hex code is #A8C8A1. In RGB it's 168, 200, 161, and in HSL it's 109°, 26%, 71%.

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