GREENS

Shimmering

#C0E9AB

RGB 192, 233, 171 · HSL 100°, 58%, 79% · CMYK 18, 0, 27, 9

Shimmering is #C0E9AB in HEX — rgb(192, 233, 171), hsl(100°, 58%, 79%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 27%, 9%).

Shimmering pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 100°, 58%, 79%. 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#C0E9AB

RGB192, 233, 171

HSL100°, 58%, 79%

HSV100°, 27%, 91%

CMYK18, 0, 27, 9

Decimal12642731

CSS RGBrgb(192, 233, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 58%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Shimmering 2030-50

Exact match

Behr

Spice Garden M370-3

ΔE 2.2 · #C8EDAE

Dulux

Pastel Pea S22H3

ΔE 2.4 · #C1E7A5

Vista Paint

Sage Sensation K-323

ΔE 3.5 · #BCE5A1

Dunn-Edwards

Field Day DE5577

ΔE 3.6 · #C5E6A4

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 4.7 · #BDECB6

PPG

Almost Aloe 1224-5

ΔE 5.3 · #BFE5B1

Valspar

Lush Meadow 6005-9C

ΔE 5.8 · #B7DC98

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Lime 771

ΔE 7 · #C1DB9A

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 7.5 · #B9D696

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 8.7 · #B3E1B3

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 10.6 · #DBE8A7

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 12.3 · #ABCA99

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 14.8 · #B5D1AB

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 20.5 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 21.3 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#C0E9AB

#D4AAE9

Analogous

#DEE9AA

#C0E9AB

#AAE9B5

Triadic

#C0E9AB

#AABFE9

#E9AABF

Split-Complementary

#C0E9AB

#B5AAE9

#E9AADE

Tetradic

#C0E9AB

#AADEE9

#D4AAE9

#E9B5AA

Monochromatic

#65C534

#91D86E

#C0E9AB

#EDF9E7

#F0FAEB

Rectangle

#C0E9AB

#AAE9D4

#D4AAE9

#E9AABF

Compound

#C0E9AB

#AAE9B5

#D4AAE9

#E9AADE

Variations

Lighter

#CCEDBB

#DAEFCF

#EAF4E5

Darker

#8EDA68

#57B528

#326B15

Saturation

#C6D3C0

#BFE9AA

#BBF49F

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0E9AB

#E1D7AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0E9AB

#E3E3B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0E9AB

#C7E0E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Shimmering 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

#CFDB9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0E9AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDE0C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE8

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.

#B982D5

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #C0E9AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0E9AB;

CSS Variable

--color-shimmering: #C0E9AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shimmering': '#C0E9AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0E9AB] text-[#C0E9AB]

SCSS

$shimmering: #C0E9AB;

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#CBEAA7 · ΔE 4.5

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#D1E8A5 · ΔE 7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0E9AB?

#C0E9AB is Shimmering, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C0E9AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shimmering?

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

What colors pair well with Shimmering?

Shimmering 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 Shimmering?

You can download Shimmering 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 Shimmering?

The hex code is #C0E9AB. In RGB it's 192, 233, 171, and in HSL it's 100°, 58%, 79%.

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