GREENS

Green Essence

#ACCFC6

RGB 172, 207, 198 · HSL 165°, 27%, 74% · CMYK 17, 0, 4, 19

Green Essence is #ACCFC6 in HEX — rgb(172, 207, 198), hsl(165°, 27%, 74%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 4%, 19%).

Green Essence pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 165°, 27%, 74%. 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#ACCFC6

RGB172, 207, 198

HSL165°, 27%, 74%

HSV165°, 17%, 81%

CMYK17, 0, 4, 19

Decimal11325382

CSS RGBrgb(172, 207, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 27%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Green Essence S27C2

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Blue Sky SW0063

ΔE 1.2 · #ABD1C9

PPG

Cassiopeia 1141-3

ΔE 1.3 · #AED0C9

Behr

Greenwich Village N440-3

ΔE 1.8 · #AFD4CB

Dunn-Edwards

Steamy Spring DE5709

ΔE 1.9 · #B1CFC7

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 2.1 · #A6CDC2

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 2.3 · #A6CABF

Hallman-Lindsay

Uninhibited 700

ΔE 2.7 · #B5D1C7

Benjamin Moore

Warm 682

ΔE 2.7 · #ACC9C1

Valspar

Lake Breeze 5007-7B

ΔE 2.9 · #AED4CF

Vista Paint

Uninhibited C-699

ΔE 3 · #B5D0C5

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 4 · #B2CBBE

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 7.2 · #B3C3B9

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 7.3 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10.7 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#ACCFC6

#CFABB4

Analogous

#ABCFB4

#ACCFC6

#ABC6CF

Triadic

#ACCFC6

#C6ABCF

#CFC6AB

Split-Complementary

#ACCFC6

#CFABC6

#CFB4AB

Tetradic

#ACCFC6

#B4ABCF

#CFABB4

#C6CFAB

Monochromatic

#528E7F

#7AB3A5

#ACCFC6

#DBEBE7

#EFF6F4

Rectangle

#ACCFC6

#ABB4CF

#CFABB4

#CFC6AB

Compound

#ACCFC6

#ABC6CF

#CFABB4

#CFB4AB

Variations

Lighter

#BCD8D1

#CEE0DC

#E3ECEA

Darker

#79B4A6

#498777

#2A4F46

Saturation

#B7C2BF

#ABCFC6

#93E7D2

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACCFC6

#C2C3C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACCFC6

#CACAC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACCFC6

#AECDCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Essence 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

#C0C8B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACCFC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#AECDD4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#B88995

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: #ACCFC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACCFC6;

CSS Variable

--color-green-essence: #ACCFC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-essence': '#ACCFC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACCFC6] text-[#ACCFC6]

SCSS

$green-essence: #ACCFC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACCFC6?

#ACCFC6 is Green Essence, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #ACCFC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Essence?

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

What colors pair well with Green Essence?

Green Essence 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 Green Essence?

You can download Green Essence 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 Green Essence?

The hex code is #ACCFC6. In RGB it's 172, 207, 198, and in HSL it's 165°, 27%, 74%.

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