GREENS

Lotus Flower

#A9DEB3

RGB 169, 222, 179 · HSL 131°, 45%, 77% · CMYK 24, 0, 19, 13

Lotus Flower is #A9DEB3 in HEX — rgb(169, 222, 179), hsl(131°, 45%, 77%), cmyk(24%, 0%, 19%, 13%).

Lotus Flower pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 131°, 45%, 77%. 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#A9DEB3
RGB169, 222, 179
HSL131°, 45%, 77%
HSV131°, 24%, 87%
CMYK24, 0, 19, 13
Decimal11132595
CSS RGBrgb(169, 222, 179)
CSS HSLhsl(131, 45%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lotus571

ΔE 0.4 · #AADFB4

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ΔE 1.7 · #ABDEB0

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Kilz

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ΔE 3.1 · #B3E1B3

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Dulux

FrugalS24G3

ΔE 3.2 · #A5D7B0

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Behr

Ponds EdgeS410-3

ΔE 3.6 · #B5E2B9

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Valspar

Green Vibe6002-7B

ΔE 5.8 · #B5E0BD

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Dunn-Edwards

Peaceful PasturesDE5661

ΔE 5.9 · #94D8AC

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PPG

Lime Sorbet1225-4

ΔE 6.5 · #BEE5BE

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RAL

Pastel Green6019

ΔE 7.6 · #BDECB6

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Sherwin-Williams

KiwiSW6737

ΔE 8.1 · #AED2B0

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Colorhouse

Thrive .04Thrive-04

ΔE 8.7 · #A2C8A1

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IKEA

IKEA04444

ΔE 9.6 · #B5D1AB

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Kobra

Green32

ΔE 13.5 · #75C89E

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ΔE 13.8 · #B9D696

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Farrow & Ball

Arsenic214

ΔE 16.8 · #84B59C

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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

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

#A9DEB3
#DFAAD5

Analogous

#BBDFAA
#A9DEB3
#AADFCE

Triadic

#A9DEB3
#B4AADF
#DFB4AA

Split-Complementary

#A9DEB3
#CEAADF
#DFAABB

Tetradic

#A9DEB3
#AABBDF
#DFAAD5
#DFCEAA

Monochromatic

#42AE56
#72CA82
#A9DEB3
#E1F4E5
#EDF8EF

Rectangle

#A9DEB3
#AAD5DF
#DFAAD5
#DFB4AA

Compound

#A9DEB3
#AADFCE
#DFAAD5
#DFAABB

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Lotus Flower run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #E9F7EB
Tint #D9F1DD
Tint #C9EBCF
Tint #BAE5C2
Base #A9DEB3
Shade #6EC87E
Shade #3EA551
Shade #286834
Shade #112C16

Variations

Lighter

#BBE5C3
#CEE9D3
#E4F1E6

Darker

#6FCB80
#37A14A
#1E5F2A

Saturation

#BCCCBF
#AADFB4
#9AEFA9

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)

Aa

vs White

1.52:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

13.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9DEB3
#D0CAB5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9DEB3
#D6D6B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9DEB3
#AFD7D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lotus Flower 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

#BED3A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9DEB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABD8C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#C985BC

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

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: #A9DEB3;
CSS — background 
background-color: #A9DEB3;
CSS Variable 
--color-lotus-flower: #A9DEB3;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'lotus-flower': '#A9DEB3' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#A9DEB3] text-[#A9DEB3]
SCSS 
$lotus-flower: #A9DEB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9DEB3?

#A9DEB3 is Lotus Flower, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A9DEB3 warm or cool?

Lotus Flower reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lotus Flower?

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

What colors pair well with Lotus Flower?

Lotus Flower 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 Lotus Flower?

You can download Lotus Flower 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 Lotus Flower?

The hex code is #A9DEB3. In RGB it's 169, 222, 179, and in HSL it's 131°, 45%, 77%.

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