GREENS

Pastel Meadow

#A9C9AF

RGB 169, 201, 175 · HSL 131°, 23%, 73% · CMYK 16, 0, 13, 21

Pastel Meadow is #A9C9AF in HEX — rgb(169, 201, 175), hsl(131°, 23%, 73%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 13%, 21%).

Pastel Meadow pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 131°, 23%, 73%. 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#A9C9AF

RGB169, 201, 175

HSL131°, 23%, 73%

HSV131°, 16%, 79%

CMYK16, 0, 13, 21

Decimal11127215

CSS RGBrgb(169, 201, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(131, 23%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Alpine Air BXC-38

ΔE 1.3 · #A6C8B0

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Leaves DE5640

ΔE 2.6 · #A8C3AA

Kilz

Green Countryside RG250-01

ΔE 2.7 · #A8CEB6

Vista Paint

Aged Sage K-307

ΔE 2.9 · #9FC3A9

Dulux

Catnap S24D3

ΔE 2.9 · #9FC3AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Mini Green 736

ΔE 2.9 · #9FC5AA

PPG

Taffy Twist 1132-3

ΔE 3.7 · #AAD0BA

Benjamin Moore

Spruce 2035-50

ΔE 3.7 · #A4CEB6

Sherwin-Williams

Easy Green SW6450

ΔE 4 · #ACC2A8

Valspar

Green Supreme 6001-7C

ΔE 4.6 · #A7D2BA

IKEA

IKEA080 80

ΔE 6 · #96BB9F

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 7.5 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 9.4 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 10.3 · #84B59C

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 13.2 · #B8B799

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 18.3 · #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

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

#A9C9AF

#CAAAC4

Analogous

#B4CAAA

#A9C9AF

#AACAC0

Triadic

#A9C9AF

#B0AACA

#CAB0AA

Split-Complementary

#A9C9AF

#C0AACA

#CAAAB4

Tetradic

#A9C9AF

#AAB4CA

#CAAAC4

#CAC0AA

Monochromatic

#54875E

#7BAD84

#A9C9AF

#D9E7DC

#EFF5F0

Rectangle

#A9C9AF

#AAC4CA

#CAAAC4

#CAB0AA

Compound

#A9C9AF

#AACAC0

#CAAAC4

#CAAAB4

Variations

Lighter

#BBD5C0

#CEDED1

#E3EBE4

Darker

#7BAF85

#4C8056

#2C4B32

Saturation

#B5BFB7

#AACAB0

#90E49F

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9C9AF

#C0BDB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9C9AF

#C4C4B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9C9AF

#ACC5C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pastel Meadow 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

#BEC39E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9C9AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABC8C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#B686AE

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: #A9C9AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9C9AF;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel-meadow: #A9C9AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel-meadow': '#A9C9AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9C9AF] text-[#A9C9AF]

SCSS

$pastel-meadow: #A9C9AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9C9AF?

#A9C9AF is Pastel Meadow, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A9C9AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pastel Meadow?

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

What colors pair well with Pastel Meadow?

Pastel Meadow 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 Pastel Meadow?

You can download Pastel Meadow 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 Pastel Meadow?

The hex code is #A9C9AF. In RGB it's 169, 201, 175, and in HSL it's 131°, 23%, 73%.

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