GREENS

Kind Green

#AAC2B3

RGB 170, 194, 179 · HSL 143°, 16%, 71% · CMYK 12, 0, 8, 24

Kind Green is #AAC2B3 in HEX — rgb(170, 194, 179), hsl(143°, 16%, 71%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 8%, 24%).

Kind Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 143°, 16%, 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#AAC2B3

RGB170, 194, 179

HSL143°, 16%, 71%

HSV143°, 12%, 76%

CMYK12, 0, 8, 24

Decimal11190963

CSS RGBrgb(170, 194, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(143, 16%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Kind Green SW6457

Exact match

Valspar

Tranquil Bay 5004-5B

ΔE 1.2 · #AEC5B6

Behr

Urban Putty BNC-06

ΔE 2.1 · #ADC0B3

Benjamin Moore

Appalachian 633

ΔE 2.3 · #A2BFB0

Vista Paint

Cottage Green C-1388

ΔE 2.4 · #A7C4B8

PPG

Pine Whisper 1134-4

ΔE 2.9 · #B3C6B9

Dulux

Misty Morning S25B2

ΔE 3 · #B2C8BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Cottege Green historic-cottege-green

ΔE 3 · #A9C7BB

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 3.5 · #B2CBBE

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 3.8 · #ADBDB2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.2 · #B3C3B9

Dunn-Edwards

Reeds DE5647

ΔE 4.5 · #A0BCA7

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 5 · #A6CABF

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 5.7 · #BCC8BC

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#AAC2B3

#C1A9B8

Analogous

#ACC1A9

#AAC2B3

#A9C1BE

Triadic

#AAC2B3

#B2A9C1

#C1B2A9

Split-Complementary

#AAC2B3

#BEA9C1

#C1A9AC

Tetradic

#AAC2B3

#A9ACC1

#C1A9B8

#C1BEA9

Monochromatic

#587965

#7DA18B

#AAC2B3

#D6E1DA

#F0F4F2

Rectangle

#AAC2B3

#A9B8C1

#C1A9B8

#C1B2A9

Compound

#AAC2B3

#A9C1BE

#C1A9B8

#C1A9AC

Variations

Lighter

#BACDC2

#CDD9D1

#E2E8E4

Darker

#7EA38D

#52755F

#2F4537

Saturation

#B2B9B4

#A9C1B2

#8AE0AB

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AAC2B3

#BAB9B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AAC2B3

#BEBEB5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AAC2B3

#ACBFC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kind 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

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How it looks under different light

#BFBEA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AAC2B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACC3C6

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.

#B381A0

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: #AAC2B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #AAC2B3;

CSS Variable

--color-kind-green: #AAC2B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kind-green': '#AAC2B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AAC2B3] text-[#AAC2B3]

SCSS

$kind-green: #AAC2B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAC2B3?

#AAC2B3 is Kind Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #AAC2B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kind Green?

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

What colors pair well with Kind Green?

Kind 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 Kind Green?

You can download Kind 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 Kind Green?

The hex code is #AAC2B3. In RGB it's 170, 194, 179, and in HSL it's 143°, 16%, 71%.

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