GREENS

Desert Hotsprings

#C1C6AA

RGB 193, 198, 170 · HSL 71°, 20%, 72% · CMYK 3, 0, 14, 22

Desert Hotsprings is #C1C6AA in HEX — rgb(193, 198, 170), hsl(71°, 20%, 72%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 14%, 22%).

Desert Hotsprings pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 71°, 20%, 72%. 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#C1C6AA

RGB193, 198, 170

HSL71°, 20%, 72%

HSV71°, 14%, 78%

CMYK3, 0, 14, 22

Decimal12699306

CSS RGBrgb(193, 198, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 20%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Desert Hotsprings MQ6-50

Exact match

Dulux

Sicily Sea S19C2

ΔE 1.6 · #C2C6AD

Vista Paint

Water Magic K-901

ΔE 2.8 · #C4CCB3

Kilz

California Avocado LG150-01

ΔE 2.8 · #C3C6A5

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 2.9 · #C4C6A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Lush Meadow 434

ΔE 2.9 · #C0CBB1

Benjamin Moore

Levingston CW-490

ΔE 3 · #C9CDAE

Sherwin-Williams

Recycled Glass SW7747

ΔE 3.2 · #BDC0A0

PPG

Sage Splendor 1115-4

ΔE 3.3 · #C3C6A4

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 3.4 · #C9CFB5

Valspar

Green Monsoon 5008-3C

ΔE 3.4 · #B6BEA1

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Glass DEC775

ΔE 3.5 · #C7C4A5

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 5.1 · #CCD0BA

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.7 · #B8B799

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 6.3 · #C8D4BE

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#C1C6AA

#AFA9C6

Analogous

#C6BDA9

#C1C6AA

#B2C6A9

Triadic

#C1C6AA

#A9C1C6

#C6A9C1

Split-Complementary

#C1C6AA

#A9B2C6

#BDA9C6

Tetradic

#C1C6AA

#A9C6BD

#AFA9C6

#C6A9B2

Monochromatic

#798156

#9FA77B

#C1C6AA

#E2E4D7

#F4F5F0

Rectangle

#C1C6AA

#A9C6AF

#AFA9C6

#C6A9C1

Compound

#C1C6AA

#B2C6A9

#AFA9C6

#BDA9C6

Variations

Lighter

#CDD1BA

#D9DBCD

#E8EAE3

Darker

#A1AA7C

#737B4F

#43482D

Saturation

#BABCB3

#C1C6A9

#D3E28D

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1C6AA

#C8C2AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1C6AA

#C5C5AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1C6AA

#C3C2C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Desert Hotsprings 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

#D0C19B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1C6AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDC6BF

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8C83B5

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: #C1C6AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1C6AA;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-hotsprings: #C1C6AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-hotsprings': '#C1C6AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1C6AA] text-[#C1C6AA]

SCSS

$desert-hotsprings: #C1C6AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1C6AA?

#C1C6AA is Desert Hotsprings, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C1C6AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Hotsprings?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Hotsprings?

Desert Hotsprings 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 Desert Hotsprings?

You can download Desert Hotsprings 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 Desert Hotsprings?

The hex code is #C1C6AA. In RGB it's 193, 198, 170, and in HSL it's 71°, 20%, 72%.

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