GREENS

Shrubbery

#A9C08A

RGB 169, 192, 138 · HSL 86°, 30%, 65% · CMYK 12, 0, 28, 25

Shrubbery is #A9C08A in HEX — rgb(169, 192, 138), hsl(86°, 30%, 65%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 28%, 25%).

Shrubbery pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 86°, 30%, 65%. 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#A9C08A

RGB169, 192, 138

HSL86°, 30%, 65%

HSV86°, 28%, 75%

CMYK12, 0, 28, 25

Decimal11124874

CSS RGBrgb(169, 192, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 30%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Shrubbery DE5584

Exact match

Dulux

Ground Cover S20E4

ΔE 1.3 · #AABF8B

Benjamin Moore

Woodland 543

ΔE 3 · #A7BB81

Vista Paint

Glendale C-757

ΔE 3.4 · #A1BB8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Glendale 758

ΔE 3.8 · #A1BB8B

Sherwin-Williams

Mesclun Green SW6724

ΔE 3.9 · #9DB682

Kilz

Succulent Garden LG250-01

ΔE 4.5 · #B7CA90

Valspar

Gloaming Green 6001-6A

ΔE 4.9 · #A7B98B

Behr

Bay Water S380-4

ΔE 5 · #A4BF92

PPG

Harmonious 1120-5

ΔE 5.7 · #AFC195

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 7.8 · #9CAD7F

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 8.3 · #9AB68E

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 9.5 · #89AC76

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 9.9 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 12.3 · #919F70

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#A9C08A

#A28BC1

Analogous

#C1BD8B

#A9C08A

#8FC18B

Triadic

#A9C08A

#8BA9C1

#C18BA9

Split-Complementary

#A9C08A

#8B8FC1

#BD8BC1

Tetradic

#A9C08A

#8BC1BD

#A28BC1

#C18B8F

Monochromatic

#5D743E

#85A659

#A9C08A

#CEDBBD

#F3F6EE

Rectangle

#A9C08A

#8BC1A2

#A28BC1

#C18BA9

Compound

#A9C08A

#8FC18B

#A28BC1

#BD8BC1

Variations

Lighter

#BACDA2

#CBD7BC

#E1E6D9

Darker

#8AAB5E

#5F793D

#374723

Saturation

#A7AE9E

#A9C18B

#ADE06C

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9C08A

#BEB48C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9C08A

#BCBC93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9C08A

#AEB8BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Shrubbery 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

#BEBD83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9C08A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABC2A7

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.

#8970AA

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: #A9C08A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9C08A;

CSS Variable

--color-shrubbery: #A9C08A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shrubbery': '#A9C08A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9C08A] text-[#A9C08A]

SCSS

$shrubbery: #A9C08A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9C08A?

#A9C08A is Shrubbery, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A9C08A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shrubbery?

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

What colors pair well with Shrubbery?

Shrubbery 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 Shrubbery?

You can download Shrubbery 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 Shrubbery?

The hex code is #A9C08A. In RGB it's 169, 192, 138, and in HSL it's 86°, 30%, 65%.

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