GREENS

Stem Green

#ABDF8F

RGB 171, 223, 143 · HSL 99°, 56%, 72% · CMYK 23, 0, 36, 13

Stem Green is #ABDF8F in HEX — rgb(171, 223, 143), hsl(99°, 56%, 72%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 36%, 13%).

Stem Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 99°, 56%, 72%. 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#ABDF8F

RGB171, 223, 143

HSL99°, 56%, 72%

HSV99°, 36%, 87%

CMYK23, 0, 36, 13

Decimal11263887

CSS RGBrgb(171, 223, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(99, 56%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Stem Green S22H4

ΔE 1.1 · #AEDF8F

Behr

Early Spring MQ4-46

ΔE 2.8 · #AEDB8D

Benjamin Moore

Leprechaun 557

ΔE 3.4 · #A4DA85

PPG

Celery Sprig 1224-6

ΔE 3.8 · #9ED686

Valspar

Greenscape 6005-10A

ΔE 4.4 · #A8D485

Vista Paint

Frog Prince K-322

ΔE 5 · #A0DC85

Dunn-Edwards

Wasabi DE5578

ΔE 6.5 · #AFD77F

Hallman-Lindsay

Wonder Woods 772

ΔE 9.4 · #ABCB7B

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 10.2 · #B8D280

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 11 · #C7DF89

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 13.5 · #99C285

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 14.9 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 14.9 · #7AB96E

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 17.7 · #DBE8A7

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 18 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 27.4 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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 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

#ABDF8F

#C490E0

Analogous

#D4E090

#ABDF8F

#90E09C

Triadic

#ABDF8F

#90ACE0

#E090AC

Split-Complementary

#ABDF8F

#9C90E0

#E090D4

Tetradic

#ABDF8F

#90D4E0

#C490E0

#E09C90

Monochromatic

#59A72F

#7FCF54

#ABDF8F

#D8F0CB

#F0F9EB

Rectangle

#ABDF8F

#90E0C4

#C490E0

#E090AC

Compound

#ABDF8F

#90E09C

#C490E0

#E090D4

Variations

Lighter

#BCE6A6

#CEE9C0

#E3F0DC

Darker

#80D253

#52A327

#2F6115

Saturation

#B4C4AC

#ACE090

#A7EF80

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABDF8F

#D5C992

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABDF8F

#D7D79D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABDF8F

#B4D4D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Stem 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

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#C0D486

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABDF8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADD9AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE9

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.

#AA6DCB

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: #ABDF8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABDF8F;

CSS Variable

--color-stem-green: #ABDF8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stem-green': '#ABDF8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABDF8F] text-[#ABDF8F]

SCSS

$stem-green: #ABDF8F;

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#ADD18A · ΔE 8.1

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#A2D292 · ΔE 9.0

Spring Leaf

#97D477 · ΔE 9.0

Exotic Bloom

#95C884 · ΔE 9.6

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#88D17E · ΔE 9.9

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#9EC479 · ΔE 10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABDF8F?

#ABDF8F is Stem Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #ABDF8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stem Green?

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

What colors pair well with Stem Green?

Stem 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 Stem Green?

You can download Stem 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 Stem Green?

The hex code is #ABDF8F. In RGB it's 171, 223, 143, and in HSL it's 99°, 56%, 72%.

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