GREENS

Fernwood

#C1C5B1

RGB 193, 197, 177 · HSL 72°, 15%, 73% · CMYK 2, 0, 10, 23

Fernwood is #C1C5B1 in HEX — rgb(193, 197, 177), hsl(72°, 15%, 73%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 10%, 23%).

Fernwood pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 72°, 15%, 73%. 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#C1C5B1

RGB193, 197, 177

HSL72°, 15%, 73%

HSV72°, 10%, 77%

CMYK2, 0, 10, 23

Decimal12699057

CSS RGBrgb(193, 197, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(72, 15%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fernwood K-893

Exact match

Behr

Castle Path 730C-3

ΔE 0.7 · #C1C4AF

PPG

Pale Pine 1030-2

ΔE 0.9 · #C3C7B2

Benjamin Moore

Grecian 507

ΔE 1.5 · #C4C8B2

Dulux

Jungle Moss S20B2

ΔE 1.9 · #BEC3AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Plume Grass 414

ΔE 2.1 · #C6C7B0

Valspar

Mint Frost 6001-3B

ΔE 2.6 · #C9CBB5

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2.8 · #C5C2AF

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 2.9 · #C0C2B3

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 2.9 · #BEC5B6

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 3.3 · #B9C3B3

Sherwin-Williams

Softened Green SW6177

ΔE 3.3 · #BBBCA7

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.8 · #CAC4B0

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 4 · #CCD0BA

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.6 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.9 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#C1C5B1

#B4B0C4

Analogous

#C4BEB0

#C1C5B1

#B6C4B0

Triadic

#C1C5B1

#B0C0C4

#C4B0C0

Split-Complementary

#C1C5B1

#B0B6C4

#BEB0C4

Tetradic

#C1C5B1

#B0C4BE

#B4B0C4

#C4B0B6

Monochromatic

#787E5D

#9EA484

#C1C5B1

#E3E5DC

#F3F4F0

Rectangle

#C1C5B1

#B0C4B4

#B4B0C4

#C4B0C0

Compound

#C1C5B1

#B6C4B0

#B4B0C4

#BEB0C4

Variations

Lighter

#CDD0C0

#D9DBD0

#E8E9E4

Darker

#9FA684

#717755

#424631

Saturation

#BCBDB7

#C0C4B0

#D2E293

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1C5B1

#C6C2B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1C5B1

#C4C4B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1C5B1

#C3C2C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fernwood 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

#D0C0A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1C5B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDC5C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#9086B6

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: #C1C5B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1C5B1;

CSS Variable

--color-fernwood: #C1C5B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fernwood': '#C1C5B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1C5B1] text-[#C1C5B1]

SCSS

$fernwood: #C1C5B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1C5B1?

#C1C5B1 is Fernwood, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C1C5B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fernwood?

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

What colors pair well with Fernwood?

Fernwood 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 Fernwood?

You can download Fernwood 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 Fernwood?

The hex code is #C1C5B1. In RGB it's 193, 197, 177, and in HSL it's 72°, 15%, 73%.

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