GREENS

Cool Aloe

#A9D99C

RGB 169, 217, 156 · HSL 107°, 45%, 73% · CMYK 22, 0, 28, 15

Cool Aloe is #A9D99C in HEX — rgb(169, 217, 156), hsl(107°, 45%, 73%), cmyk(22%, 0%, 28%, 15%).

Cool Aloe pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 107°, 45%, 73%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A9D99C

RGB169, 217, 156

HSL107°, 45%, 73%

HSV107°, 28%, 85%

CMYK22, 0, 28, 15

Decimal11131292

CSS RGBrgb(169, 217, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(107, 45%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Azalea Leaf S400-4

ΔE 1.7 · #A6DA9F

Dunn-Edwards

Jealousy DE5598

ΔE 2.6 · #B0DFA4

Benjamin Moore

Paradise 550

ΔE 2.8 · #A3D393

Valspar

Au Naturale 6003-7C

ΔE 2.8 · #A9DBA3

Dulux

Elfin Games S23G4

ΔE 3.1 · #9FD196

Vista Paint

Wild Weeds K-315

ΔE 3.7 · #AEE2A8

PPG

May Apple 1225-5

ΔE 7 · #92D599

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 7.1 · #B9D696

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sheen 764

ΔE 7.6 · #B4D5A2

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 8.1 · #BDECB6

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 8.2 · #99C285

Kilz

Iguana RG220-02

ΔE 8.4 · #95D3A3

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 12.9 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 14.1 · #B5D1AB

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 16.2 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 22.2 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#A9D99C

#CC9BD9

Analogous

#C8D99B

#A9D99C

#9BD9AD

Triadic

#A9D99C

#9BA9D9

#D99BA9

Split-Complementary

#A9D99C

#AD9BD9

#D99BC8

Tetradic

#A9D99C

#9BC8D9

#CC9BD9

#D9AD9B

Monochromatic

#529F3C

#79C464

#A9D99C

#D9EED3

#EFF8ED

Rectangle

#A9D99C

#9BD9CC

#CC9BD9

#D99BA9

Compound

#A9D99C

#9BD9AD

#CC9BD9

#D99BC8

Variations

Lighter

#BAE1AF

#CDE5C6

#E3EEDF

Darker

#79C763

#4A9934

#2A5A1D

Saturation

#B5C3B1

#A9D99B

#9EEC88

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9D99C

#CEC59F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9D99C

#D2D2A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9D99C

#B0D0D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cool Aloe 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

#BECF90

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9D99C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABD4B4

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.

#B379C3

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: #A9D99C;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9D99C;

CSS Variable

--color-cool-aloe: #A9D99C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cool-aloe': '#A9D99C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9D99C] text-[#A9D99C]

SCSS

$cool-aloe: #A9D99C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9D99C?

#A9D99C is Cool Aloe, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A9D99C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cool Aloe?

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

What colors pair well with Cool Aloe?

Cool Aloe 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 Cool Aloe?

You can download Cool Aloe 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 Cool Aloe?

The hex code is #A9D99C. In RGB it's 169, 217, 156, and in HSL it's 107°, 45%, 73%.

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