GREENS

Gargoyle

#ABB39E

RGB 171, 179, 158 · HSL 83°, 12%, 66% · CMYK 4, 0, 12, 30

Gargoyle is #ABB39E in HEX — rgb(171, 179, 158), hsl(83°, 12%, 66%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 12%, 30%).

Gargoyle pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 83°, 12%, 66%. 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#ABB39E

RGB171, 179, 158

HSL83°, 12%, 66%

HSV83°, 12%, 70%

CMYK4, 0, 12, 30

Decimal11252638

CSS RGBrgb(171, 179, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(83, 12%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Gargoyle 1127-4

Exact match

Dulux

Willow Leaf S20B3

ΔE 1 · #ACB29C

Behr

Environmental PPU11-9

ΔE 1.6 · #B0B5A1

Vista Paint

Dream Weaver K-900

ΔE 1.9 · #B0B8A2

Sherwin-Williams

Cascade Green SW0066

ΔE 2 · #ACB19F

Benjamin Moore

Saybrook HC-114

ΔE 2.1 · #B2B8A3

Dunn-Edwards

Pistachio Shell DE6263

ΔE 2.1 · #B1B6A3

Valspar

Green Trellis 5006-3C

ΔE 3.2 · #AAB9A5

Kilz

Summer Haven TB-75

ΔE 3.2 · #A3AB94

Farrow & Ball

Blue Gray 91

ΔE 3.9 · #B4B4A3

Hallman-Lindsay

Fair Maiden 456

ΔE 4.4 · #A5B3A5

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 5.2 · #B6BBAD

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.3 · #B8B799

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 6.5 · #9EAEA3

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 8 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ABB39E

#A69EB3

Analogous

#B3B09E

#ABB39E

#A0B39E

Triadic

#ABB39E

#9EABB3

#B39EAB

Split-Complementary

#ABB39E

#9EA0B3

#B09EB3

Tetradic

#ABB39E

#9EB3B0

#A69EB3

#B39EA0

Monochromatic

#5E6751

#869173

#ABB39E

#D0D4C9

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#ABB39E

#9EB3A6

#A69EB3

#B39EAB

Compound

#ABB39E

#A0B39E

#A69EB3

#B09EB3

Variations

Lighter

#BCC2B1

#CCD0C6

#E1E3DE

Darker

#8A9677

#5F6950

#383D2E

Saturation

#A9ABA5

#ABB39E

#B4D978

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABB39E

#B3AF9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABB39E

#B2B2A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABB39E

#ADB0B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gargoyle 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

#C0B392

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABB39E

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADB8B6

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8973AB

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: #ABB39E;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABB39E;

CSS Variable

--color-gargoyle: #ABB39E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gargoyle': '#ABB39E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABB39E] text-[#ABB39E]

SCSS

$gargoyle: #ABB39E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABB39E?

#ABB39E is Gargoyle, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #ABB39E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gargoyle?

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

What colors pair well with Gargoyle?

Gargoyle 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 Gargoyle?

You can download Gargoyle 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 Gargoyle?

The hex code is #ABB39E. In RGB it's 171, 179, 158, and in HSL it's 83°, 12%, 66%.

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