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Wall Green

#ABAE86

RGB 171, 174, 134 · HSL 65°, 20%, 60% · CMYK 2, 0, 23, 32

Wall Green is #ABAE86 in HEX — rgb(171, 174, 134), hsl(65°, 20%, 60%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 23%, 32%).

Wall Green pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 20%, 60%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#ABAE86

RGB171, 174, 134

HSL65°, 20%, 60%

HSV65°, 23%, 68%

CMYK2, 0, 23, 32

Decimal11251334

CSS RGBrgb(171, 174, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 20%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Portsmouth Olive K-403

ΔE 0.6 · #AAAD86

Benjamin Moore

Grasslands 502 · CC-590

ΔE 2 · #B0B389

Dulux

New Bamboo S18D4

ΔE 2.2 · #ADAB84

Valspar

Backwoods 6004-3C

ΔE 2.6 · #B2B08A

Behr

Tent Green N340-4

ΔE 3.1 · #A1AA83

PPG

Lively Ivy 11-30

ΔE 3.3 · #B3AE87

Hallman-Lindsay

Rediscover 408

ΔE 3.5 · #B5B790

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Grass DE5536

ΔE 3.6 · #A2A57B

Kilz

Rosemary Plant LG150-02

ΔE 3.6 · #A2A580

Sherwin-Williams

Majolica Green SW0013

ΔE 3.9 · #AEB08F

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 6.2 · #B9BA99

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 6.6 · #9CAD7F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.9 · #B8B799

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 7.2 · #BCB596

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 8.9 · #A99E80

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ABAE86

#8885AD

Analogous

#AD9C85

#ABAE86

#96AD85

Triadic

#ABAE86

#85AAAD

#AD85AA

Split-Complementary

#ABAE86

#8596AD

#9C85AD

Tetradic

#ABAE86

#85AD9C

#8885AD

#AD8596

Monochromatic

#595C3D

#868A5C

#ABAE86

#CACCB3

#EAEBE0

Rectangle

#ABAE86

#85AD88

#8885AD

#AD85AA

Compound

#ABAE86

#96AD85

#8885AD

#9C85AD

Variations

Lighter

#BBBE9D

#CACCB7

#DFE0D6

Darker

#909461

#646742

#3A3C26

Saturation

#9E9F93

#AAAD85

#CCD65C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABAE86

#B2AA87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABAE86

#ADAD8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABAE86

#AEA8AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wall Green brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C0AF80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABAE86

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADB4A4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#6863A1

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: #ABAE86;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABAE86;

CSS Variable

--color-wall-green: #ABAE86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wall-green': '#ABAE86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABAE86] text-[#ABAE86]

SCSS

$wall-green: #ABAE86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABAE86?

#ABAE86 is Wall Green, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ABAE86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wall Green?

Wall Green works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Wall Green?

Wall Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Wall Green?

You can download Wall 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 Wall Green?

The hex code is #ABAE86. In RGB it's 171, 174, 134, and in HSL it's 65°, 20%, 60%.

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