GREENS

Cottege Green

#A9C7BB

RGB 169, 199, 187 · HSL 156°, 21%, 72% · CMYK 15, 0, 6, 22

Cottege Green is #A9C7BB in HEX — rgb(169, 199, 187), hsl(156°, 21%, 72%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 6%, 22%).

Cottege Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 156°, 21%, 72%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#A9C7BB

RGB169, 199, 187

HSL156°, 21%, 72%

HSV156°, 15%, 78%

CMYK15, 0, 6, 22

Decimal11126715

CSS RGBrgb(169, 199, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(156, 21%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Cottege Green historic-cottege-green

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Antique CSP-695

ΔE 0.9 · #A8C8BD

Vista Paint

Cottage Green C-1388

ΔE 1.1 · #A7C4B8

Sherwin-Williams

Aloe SW6464

ΔE 1.5 · #ACCABC

Dulux

Nadia S26B2

ΔE 2.1 · #AFC9BF

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 2.2 · #A6CABF

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 2.5 · #B2CBBE

PPG

Copenhagen 1137-4

ΔE 2.6 · #ADC8C0

Valspar

Tranquil Bay 5004-5B

ΔE 2.9 · #AEC5B6

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 3.4 · #A6CDC2

Dunn-Edwards

Steamy Spring DE5709

ΔE 3.7 · #B1CFC7

Behr

Rocky Mountain Sky 720E-3

ΔE 3.8 · #B3D1C7

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5.1 · #B3C3B9

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 5.6 · #ADBDB2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 11.4 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9C7BB

#C7A9B5

Analogous

#A9C7AC

#A9C7BB

#A9C4C7

Triadic

#A9C7BB

#BBA9C7

#C7BBA9

Split-Complementary

#A9C7BB

#C7A9C4

#C7ACA9

Tetradic

#A9C7BB

#ACA9C7

#C7A9B5

#C4C7A9

Monochromatic

#558270

#7AA896

#A9C7BB

#D7E5DF

#F0F5F3

Rectangle

#A9C7BB

#A9B5C7

#C7A9B5

#C7BBA9

Compound

#A9C7BB

#A9C4C7

#C7A9B5

#C7ACA9

Variations

Lighter

#BAD2C8

#CDDCD6

#E2EAE7

Darker

#7BAB98

#4E7C6A

#2D493E

Saturation

#B3BCB8

#A9C7BB

#8CE3C0

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9C7BB

#BDBCBD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9C7BB

#C2C2BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9C7BB

#ABC5C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cottege Green 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

#BEC2A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9C7BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABC7CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#B58397

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: #A9C7BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9C7BB;

CSS Variable

--color-cottege-green: #A9C7BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cottege-green': '#A9C7BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9C7BB] text-[#A9C7BB]

SCSS

$cottege-green: #A9C7BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9C7BB?

#A9C7BB is Cottege Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A9C7BB warm or cool?

Cottege Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cottege Green?

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

What colors pair well with Cottege Green?

Cottege Green 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 Cottege Green?

You can download Cottege Green 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 Cottege Green?

The hex code is #A9C7BB. In RGB it's 169, 199, 187, and in HSL it's 156°, 21%, 72%.

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