GREENS

Pine

#AFC2AE

RGB 175, 194, 174 · HSL 117°, 14%, 72% · CMYK 10, 0, 10, 24

Pine is #AFC2AE in HEX — rgb(175, 194, 174), hsl(117°, 14%, 72%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 10%, 24%).

Pine pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 117°, 14%, 72%. 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#AFC2AE

RGB175, 194, 174

HSL117°, 14%, 72%

HSV117°, 10%, 76%

CMYK10, 0, 10, 24

Decimal11518638

CSS RGBrgb(175, 194, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(117, 14%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pine 451

Exact match

Dulux

Aida S24B2

ΔE 2.2 · #B4C8B5

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Thyme DE5654

ΔE 2.2 · #AEBDA8

Behr

Composed MQ6-45

ΔE 2.6 · #B8C6B1

PPG

Coastal Crush 1129-4

ΔE 3.1 · #B4C0AF

Valspar

Tranquil Bay 5004-5B

ΔE 3.2 · #AEC5B6

Sherwin-Williams

Kind Green SW6457

ΔE 3.2 · #AAC2B3

Vista Paint

Eucalyptus Leaf K-877

ΔE 3.6 · #B9CBB4

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 4.1 · #AEBCAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Isle Of Dreams 742

ΔE 4.2 · #BCCCB5

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 5.2 · #ADBDB2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5.6 · #B3C3B9

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 5.9 · #BCC8BC

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 6.3 · #B6BBAD

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.7 · #B8B799

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AFC2AE

#C1AEC2

Analogous

#B9C2AE

#AFC2AE

#AEC2B7

Triadic

#AFC2AE

#AEAFC2

#C2AEAF

Split-Complementary

#AFC2AE

#B7AEC2

#C2AEB9

Tetradic

#AFC2AE

#AEB9C2

#C1AEC2

#C2B7AE

Monochromatic

#5E7A5C

#84A182

#AFC2AE

#DAE2D9

#F1F4F0

Rectangle

#AFC2AE

#AEC2C1

#C1AEC2

#C2AEAF

Compound

#AFC2AE

#AEC2B7

#C1AEC2

#C2AEB9

Variations

Lighter

#BFCEBE

#D0D9CF

#E4E8E4

Darker

#85A383

#577555

#324431

Saturation

#B5BBB5

#AFC2AE

#93E08F

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFC2AE

#BDBAAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFC2AE

#BFBFB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFC2AE

#B1BFC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pine 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

#C3BE9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFC2AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0C3C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#B283B5

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: #AFC2AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFC2AE;

CSS Variable

--color-pine: #AFC2AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pine': '#AFC2AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFC2AE] text-[#AFC2AE]

SCSS

$pine: #AFC2AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFC2AE?

#AFC2AE is Pine, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #AFC2AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pine?

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

What colors pair well with Pine?

Pine 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 Pine?

You can download Pine 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 Pine?

The hex code is #AFC2AE. In RGB it's 175, 194, 174, and in HSL it's 117°, 14%, 72%.

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