GREENS

Young Gecko

#AAC0AD

RGB 170, 192, 173 · HSL 128°, 15%, 71% · CMYK 11, 0, 10, 25

Young Gecko is #AAC0AD in HEX — rgb(170, 192, 173), hsl(128°, 15%, 71%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 10%, 25%).

Young Gecko pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 128°, 15%, 71%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#AAC0AD

RGB170, 192, 173

HSL128°, 15%, 71%

HSV128°, 11%, 75%

CMYK11, 0, 10, 25

Decimal11190445

CSS RGBrgb(170, 192, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(128, 15%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pine 451

ΔE 1.5 · #AFC2AE

Valspar

Starry Woods 5005-5C

ΔE 2 · #A4BEAD

Sherwin-Williams

Kind Green SW6457

ΔE 2.4 · #AAC2B3

Dulux

Attica S24C3

ΔE 2.7 · #A1BCA8

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Thyme DE5654

ΔE 2.8 · #AEBDA8

Behr

Urban Putty BNC-06

ΔE 3.5 · #ADC0B3

Vista Paint

When Twilight Falls K-876

ΔE 3.5 · #A7B9A2

PPG

Green Silk 1139-3

ΔE 3.6 · #A2C2B0

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 4.1 · #AEBCAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Belladonna's Leaf 743

ΔE 4.9 · #ADC3A7

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 4.9 · #ADBDB2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5.7 · #B3C3B9

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 6.6 · #BCC8BC

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 6.9 · #B6BBAD

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.7 · #B8B799

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#AAC0AD

#C0AABD

Analogous

#B2C0AA

#AAC0AD

#AAC0B8

Triadic

#AAC0AD

#ADAAC0

#C0ADAA

Split-Complementary

#AAC0AD

#B8AAC0

#C0AAB2

Tetradic

#AAC0AD

#AAB2C0

#C0AABD

#C0B8AA

Monochromatic

#59785D

#7EA082

#AAC0AD

#D6E1D7

#F0F4F1

Rectangle

#AAC0AD

#AABDC0

#C0AABD

#C0ADAA

Compound

#AAC0AD

#AAC0B8

#C0AABD

#C0AAB2

Variations

Lighter

#BBCDBD

#CDD8CE

#E2E8E3

Darker

#7FA284

#537458

#304433

Saturation

#B2B8B3

#AAC0AD

#8BE096

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AAC0AD

#BAB7AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AAC0AD

#BCBCB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AAC0AD

#ACBDBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Young Gecko 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

#BFBD9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AAC0AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACC2C1

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B381AC

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: #AAC0AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #AAC0AD;

CSS Variable

--color-young-gecko: #AAC0AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'young-gecko': '#AAC0AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AAC0AD] text-[#AAC0AD]

SCSS

$young-gecko: #AAC0AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAC0AD?

#AAC0AD is Young Gecko, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #AAC0AD warm or cool?

Young Gecko reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Young Gecko?

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

What colors pair well with Young Gecko?

Young Gecko 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 Young Gecko?

You can download Young Gecko 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 Young Gecko?

The hex code is #AAC0AD. In RGB it's 170, 192, 173, and in HSL it's 128°, 15%, 71%.

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