GREENS

Embroidered Silk

#B9DBA7

RGB 185, 219, 167 · HSL 99°, 42%, 76% · CMYK 16, 0, 24, 14

Embroidered Silk is #B9DBA7 in HEX — rgb(185, 219, 167), hsl(99°, 42%, 76%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 24%, 14%).

Embroidered Silk pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 99°, 42%, 76%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B9DBA7

RGB185, 219, 167

HSL99°, 42%, 76%

HSV99°, 24%, 86%

CMYK16, 0, 24, 14

Decimal12180391

CSS RGBrgb(185, 219, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(99, 42%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Embroidered Silk S22G3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Garden Stroll K-331

ΔE 1.2 · #B8D8A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sheen 764

ΔE 2.1 · #B4D5A2

Behr

Spring Hill 420E-3

ΔE 3.2 · #C1DFAF

Benjamin Moore

Scenic 424

ΔE 3.4 · #C5E1AD

PPG

Almost Aloe 1224-5

ΔE 3.6 · #BFE5B1

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 5.4 · #B3E1B3

Dunn-Edwards

Jealousy DE5598

ΔE 5.9 · #B0DFA4

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 6 · #ABCA99

Valspar

Au Naturale 6003-7C

ΔE 6.3 · #A9DBA3

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 6.8 · #B9D696

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 6.9 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 8 · #B5D1AB

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 9.5 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 15.7 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 19.1 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#B9DBA7

#CAA8DC

Analogous

#D4DCA8

#B9DBA7

#A8DCB0

Triadic

#B9DBA7

#A8BADC

#DCA8BA

Split-Complementary

#B9DBA7

#B0A8DC

#DCA8D4

Tetradic

#B9DBA7

#A8D4DC

#CAA8DC

#DCB0A8

Monochromatic

#67A744

#8FC572

#B9DBA7

#E5F2DE

#F1F8ED

Rectangle

#B9DBA7

#A8DCCA

#CAA8DC

#DCA8BA

Compound

#B9DBA7

#A8DCB0

#CAA8DC

#DCA8D4

Variations

Lighter

#C8E3B9

#D6E7CD

#E8F0E3

Darker

#8EC76F

#5C9C39

#355C20

Saturation

#BFCABA

#BADCA8

#B5ED96

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

13.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9DBA7

#D4CCA9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9DBA7

#D6D6AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9DBA7

#BED3D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Embroidered Silk 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

#CAD198

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9DBA7

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7D6BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#AE85C5

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: #B9DBA7;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9DBA7;

CSS Variable

--color-embroidered-silk: #B9DBA7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'embroidered-silk': '#B9DBA7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9DBA7] text-[#B9DBA7]

SCSS

$embroidered-silk: #B9DBA7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9DBA7?

#B9DBA7 is Embroidered Silk, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B9DBA7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Embroidered Silk?

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

What colors pair well with Embroidered Silk?

Embroidered Silk 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 Embroidered Silk?

You can download Embroidered Silk 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 Embroidered Silk?

The hex code is #B9DBA7. In RGB it's 185, 219, 167, and in HSL it's 99°, 42%, 76%.

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