GREENS

Warm

#ACC9C1

RGB 172, 201, 193 · HSL 163°, 21%, 73% · CMYK 14, 0, 4, 21

Warm is #ACC9C1 in HEX — rgb(172, 201, 193), hsl(163°, 21%, 73%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 4%, 21%).

Warm pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 163°, 21%, 73%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#ACC9C1
RGB172, 201, 193
HSL163°, 21%, 73%
HSV163°, 14%, 79%
CMYK14, 0, 4, 21
Decimal11323841
CSS RGBrgb(172, 201, 193)
CSS HSLhsl(163, 21%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Warm 682

Exact match

PPG

Copenhagen 1137-4

ΔE 0.7 · #ADC8C0

Dulux

Peppermint Pie S27B2

ΔE 0.9 · #AAC7C0

Dunn-Edwards

Steamy Spring DE5709

ΔE 2.1 · #B1CFC7

Hallman-Lindsay

Cottege Green historic-cottege-green

ΔE 2.4 · #A9C7BB

Vista Paint

Cottage Green C-1388

ΔE 2.9 · #A7C4B8

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 3 · #A6CABF

Behr

Rocky Mountain Sky 720E-3

ΔE 3 · #B3D1C7

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 3.1 · #B2CBBE

Sherwin-Williams

Hazel SW6471

ΔE 3.2 · #A8C1B7

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 3.9 · #A6CDC2

Valspar

Tranquil Bay 5004-5B

ΔE 4.4 · #AEC5B6

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.8 · #B3C3B9

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 5.9 · #ADBDB2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ACC9C1
#C9ACB4

Analogous

#ACC9B2
#ACC9C1
#ACC2C9

Triadic

#ACC9C1
#C0ACC9
#C9C0AC

Split-Complementary

#ACC9C1
#C9ACC2
#C9B2AC

Tetradic

#ACC9C1
#B2ACC9
#C9ACB4
#C2C9AC

Monochromatic

#578578
#7DAA9E
#ACC9C1
#DAE7E3
#F0F5F3

Rectangle

#ACC9C1
#ACB4C9
#C9ACB4
#C9C0AC

Compound

#ACC9C1
#ACC2C9
#C9ACB4
#C9B2AC

Variations

Lighter

#BCD3CD
#CEDDD9
#E3EAE8

Darker

#7EAC9F
#4F7E71
#2D4A42

Saturation

#B6BEBC
#ACC9C0
#90E4CC

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)

Aa

vs White

1.77:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACC9C1
#BEBFC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACC9C1
#C4C4C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACC9C1
#AEC7C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Warm 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

#C0C3AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACC9C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEC8D0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#B68694

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

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: #ACC9C1;
CSS — background 
background-color: #ACC9C1;
CSS Variable 
--color-warm: #ACC9C1;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'warm': '#ACC9C1' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#ACC9C1] text-[#ACC9C1]
SCSS 
$warm: #ACC9C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACC9C1?

#ACC9C1 is Warm, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #ACC9C1 warm or cool?

Warm reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Warm?

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

What colors pair well with Warm?

Warm 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 Warm?

You can download Warm 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 Warm?

The hex code is #ACC9C1. In RGB it's 172, 201, 193, and in HSL it's 163°, 21%, 73%.

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