GREENS

Chenille

#A8CD91

RGB 168, 205, 145 · HSL 97°, 38%, 69% · CMYK 18, 0, 29, 20

Chenille is #A8CD91 in HEX — rgb(168, 205, 145), hsl(97°, 38%, 69%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 29%, 20%).

Chenille pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 97°, 38%, 69%. 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#A8CD91

RGB168, 205, 145

HSL97°, 38%, 69%

HSV97°, 29%, 80%

CMYK18, 0, 29, 20

Decimal11062673

CSS RGBrgb(168, 205, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(97, 38%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Chenille S22F4

Exact match

Valspar

Gentle Landscape 6004-7C

ΔE 1.7 · #A7D093

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 4.6 · #99C285

Behr

Roof Top Garden S390-4

ΔE 4.7 · #98C58C

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 550

ΔE 4.7 · #A3D393

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 5.1 · #B9D696

PPG

Hearty Hosta 1223-5

ΔE 5.6 · #96BF83

Vista Paint

Grand Valley K-330

ΔE 5.8 · #96C383

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sheen 764

ΔE 6.2 · #B4D5A2

Dunn-Edwards

Jealousy DE5598

ΔE 6.8 · #B0DFA4

Kilz

Succulent Garden LG250-01

ΔE 6.9 · #B7CA90

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 11.1 · #A2C8A1

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 11.7 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 12.5 · #B5D1AB

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 15.9 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 18.3 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 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

#A8CD91

#B792CE

Analogous

#C7CE92

#A8CD91

#92CE99

Triadic

#A8CD91

#92A9CE

#CE92A9

Split-Complementary

#A8CD91

#9992CE

#CE92C7

Tetradic

#A8CD91

#92C7CE

#B792CE

#CE9992

Monochromatic

#5B893E

#7FB65D

#A8CD91

#D3E6C7

#F1F7ED

Rectangle

#A8CD91

#92CEB7

#B792CE

#CE92A9

Compound

#A8CD91

#92CE99

#B792CE

#CE92C7

Variations

Lighter

#BAD8A8

#CCDFC0

#E2EBDC

Darker

#82BA5F

#578938

#335120

Saturation

#AEB9A7

#A9CE92

#A3E679

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8CD91

#C6BD93

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8CD91

#C7C79B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8CD91

#AEC4C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chenille 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

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How it looks under different light

#BDC688

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8CD91

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABCBAC

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.

#9E73B8

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: #A8CD91;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8CD91;

CSS Variable

--color-chenille: #A8CD91;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chenille': '#A8CD91' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8CD91] text-[#A8CD91]

SCSS

$chenille: #A8CD91;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8CD91?

#A8CD91 is Chenille, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A8CD91 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chenille?

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

What colors pair well with Chenille?

Chenille 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 Chenille?

You can download Chenille 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 Chenille?

The hex code is #A8CD91. In RGB it's 168, 205, 145, and in HSL it's 97°, 38%, 69%.

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