GREENS

Margarita

#A9BC81

RGB 169, 188, 129 · HSL 79°, 31%, 62% · CMYK 10, 0, 31, 26

Margarita is #A9BC81 in HEX — rgb(169, 188, 129), hsl(79°, 31%, 62%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 31%, 26%).

Margarita pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 79°, 31%, 62%. 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#A9BC81

RGB169, 188, 129

HSL79°, 31%, 62%

HSV79°, 31%, 74%

CMYK10, 0, 31, 26

Decimal11123841

CSS RGBrgb(169, 188, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(79, 31%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Woodland 543

ΔE 0.8 · #A7BB81

Dunn-Edwards

Shrubbery DE5584

ΔE 3.4 · #A9C08A

Vista Paint

Spring Ahead K-362

ΔE 3.7 · #A9B57D

Behr

Meditation Time S360-4

ΔE 3.7 · #A0BB7D

Dulux

Artichoke S19E4

ΔE 3.8 · #B1BE88

Valspar

Sunny Dale 6002-6A

ΔE 4.4 · #A5BB78

Sherwin-Williams

Mesclun Green SW6724

ΔE 4.9 · #9DB682

Kilz

Succulent Garden LG250-01

ΔE 5.2 · #B7CA90

PPG

Jitterbug 1118-4

ΔE 6.3 · #BAC08A

Hallman-Lindsay

Misty Valley 785

ΔE 6.3 · #BDC389

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 8.3 · #9CAD7F

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 8.5 · #BEBD7F

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 9.6 · #B9D696

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 11.8 · #919F70

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 12 · #BCB472

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.1 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#A9BC81

#9380BC

Analogous

#BCB180

#A9BC81

#8BBC80

Triadic

#A9BC81

#80A9BC

#BC80A9

Split-Complementary

#A9BC81

#808BBC

#B180BC

Tetradic

#A9BC81

#80BCB1

#9380BC

#BC808B

Monochromatic

#5B6B38

#859D53

#A9BC81

#CBD7B2

#EDF1E4

Rectangle

#A9BC81

#80BC93

#9380BC

#BC80A9

Compound

#A9BC81

#8BBC80

#9380BC

#B180BC

Variations

Lighter

#BACA99

#CAD4B6

#E0E4D6

Darker

#8EA855

#627539

#394521

Saturation

#A1A795

#A9BC80

#B5DE5F

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9BC81

#BBB183

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9BC81

#B9B98B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9BC81

#AEB4B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Margarita 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

#BEBA7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9BC81

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABBFA0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#7B67A6

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: #A9BC81;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9BC81;

CSS Variable

--color-margarita: #A9BC81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'margarita': '#A9BC81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9BC81] text-[#A9BC81]

SCSS

$margarita: #A9BC81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9BC81?

#A9BC81 is Margarita, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A9BC81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Margarita?

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

What colors pair well with Margarita?

Margarita 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 Margarita?

You can download Margarita 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 Margarita?

The hex code is #A9BC81. In RGB it's 169, 188, 129, and in HSL it's 79°, 31%, 62%.

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