GREENS

Green

#A9DBD6

RGB 169, 219, 214 · HSL 174°, 41%, 76% · CMYK 23, 0, 2, 14

Green is #A9DBD6 in HEX — rgb(169, 219, 214), hsl(174°, 41%, 76%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 2%, 14%).

Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 174°, 41%, 76%. 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#A9DBD6

RGB169, 219, 214

HSL174°, 41%, 76%

HSV174°, 23%, 86%

CMYK23, 0, 2, 14

Decimal11131862

CSS RGBrgb(169, 219, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(174, 41%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Jamaican Dream RG150-01

ΔE 2 · #A4D6D3

Dulux

Smooth Satin S28E2

ΔE 2.3 · #A2D5D1

Benjamin Moore

Oceanfront 660

ΔE 2.6 · #AEE2DB

Behr

Spring Storm S450-3

ΔE 2.7 · #A9E0D8

Sherwin-Williams

Spa SW6765

ΔE 2.7 · #A7DCDC

Dunn-Edwards

Jaded Clouds DE5702

ΔE 2.8 · #AEDDD3

Valspar

Aqua Glow 5007-9B

ΔE 2.8 · #ADDCD2

Vista Paint

Mild Mallard K-253

ΔE 2.9 · #A8DFD6

PPG

Silent Ripple 1232-3

ΔE 3.1 · #ABE3DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Outerspace 686

ΔE 3.9 · #B4DCDA

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 4.9 · #ADE8E2

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 5.3 · #BBE1D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 9.4 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10.2 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13.2 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 13.2 · #B3C3B9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#A9DBD6

#DBA9AE

Analogous

#A9DBBD

#A9DBD6

#A9C7DB

Triadic

#A9DBD6

#D6A9DB

#DBD6A9

Split-Complementary

#A9DBD6

#DBA9C7

#DBBDA9

Tetradic

#A9DBD6

#BDA9DB

#DBA9AE

#C7DBA9

Monochromatic

#45A59C

#73C4BC

#A9DBD6

#DFF1F0

#EDF7F6

Rectangle

#A9DBD6

#A9AEDB

#DBA9AE

#DBD6A9

Compound

#A9DBD6

#A9C7DB

#DBA9AE

#DBBDA9

Variations

Lighter

#BAE2DE

#CDE7E5

#E3F0EE

Darker

#70C6BD

#3B9B91

#215B55

Saturation

#BAC9C8

#A9DBD6

#97EDE4

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9DBD6

#C8CBD8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9DBD6

#D4D4D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9DBD6

#ABD9D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#BED1BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9DBD6

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABD6E0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C4858C

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: #A9DBD6;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9DBD6;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #A9DBD6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#A9DBD6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9DBD6] text-[#A9DBD6]

SCSS

$green: #A9DBD6;

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#ADE1DA · ΔE 2.3

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#B2DDD6 · ΔE 2.6

San Clemente Teal

#AAE0DF · ΔE 2.9

Lake Victoria

#9CD1CD · ΔE 3.9

Sonoma Skies

#A1D9DB · ΔE 4.1

Blue Diamond

#B6E2E1 · ΔE 4.2

Copper Patina

#AFD7CB · ΔE 4.8

Jamaican Aqua

#B3E8E6 · ΔE 4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9DBD6?

#A9DBD6 is Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A9DBD6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #A9DBD6. In RGB it's 169, 219, 214, and in HSL it's 174°, 41%, 76%.

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