GREENS

Au Naturale

#A9DBA3

RGB 169, 219, 163 · HSL 114°, 44%, 75% · CMYK 23, 0, 26, 14

Au Naturale is #A9DBA3 in HEX — rgb(169, 219, 163), hsl(114°, 44%, 75%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 26%, 14%).

Au Naturale pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 114°, 44%, 75%. 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#A9DBA3

RGB169, 219, 163

HSL114°, 44%, 75%

HSV114°, 26%, 86%

CMYK23, 0, 26, 14

Decimal11131811

CSS RGBrgb(169, 219, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(114, 44%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Au Naturale 6003-7C

Exact match

Behr

Azalea Leaf S400-4

ΔE 1.9 · #A6DA9F

Dunn-Edwards

Jealousy DE5598

ΔE 2.4 · #B0DFA4

Vista Paint

Wild Weeds K-315

ΔE 2.6 · #AEE2A8

Dulux

Appetite S23H3

ΔE 3.7 · #B3E5AA

Benjamin Moore

Early 2032-50

ΔE 4.6 · #B7E7B0

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 6.2 · #B3E1B3

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 6.5 · #BDECB6

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 6.5 · #AADEB2

PPG

Almost Aloe 1224-5

ΔE 6.7 · #BFE5B1

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 8.6 · #B9D696

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 8.9 · #ABCA99

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 11.2 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 12.5 · #B5D1AB

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 14.7 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 20.5 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#A9DBA3

#D6A3DB

Analogous

#C5DBA3

#A9DBA3

#A3DBBA

Triadic

#A9DBA3

#A3A9DB

#DBA3A9

Split-Complementary

#A9DBA3

#BAA3DB

#DBA3C5

Tetradic

#A9DBA3

#A3C5DB

#D6A3DB

#DBBAA3

Monochromatic

#4AA540

#75C66C

#A9DBA3

#DDF1DA

#EEF8ED

Rectangle

#A9DBA3

#A3DBD6

#D6A3DB

#DBA3A9

Compound

#A9DBA3

#A3DBBA

#D6A3DB

#DBA3C5

Variations

Lighter

#BAE2B6

#CDE7CA

#E3F0E2

Darker

#73C86A

#409C36

#245C1E

Saturation

#B9C8B7

#A9DBA3

#9BED91

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9DBA3

#CFC7A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9DBA3

#D4D4AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9DBA3

#B0D2D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Au Naturale 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

#BED195

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9DBA3

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABD6BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#BE80C5

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: #A9DBA3;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9DBA3;

CSS Variable

--color-au-naturale: #A9DBA3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'au-naturale': '#A9DBA3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9DBA3] text-[#A9DBA3]

SCSS

$au-naturale: #A9DBA3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9DBA3?

#A9DBA3 is Au Naturale, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A9DBA3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Au Naturale?

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

What colors pair well with Au Naturale?

Au Naturale 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 Au Naturale?

You can download Au Naturale 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 Au Naturale?

The hex code is #A9DBA3. In RGB it's 169, 219, 163, and in HSL it's 114°, 44%, 75%.

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