GREENS

Honeydew

#C1CC9D

RGB 193, 204, 157 · HSL 74°, 32%, 71% · CMYK 5, 0, 23, 20

Honeydew is #C1CC9D in HEX — rgb(193, 204, 157), hsl(74°, 32%, 71%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 23%, 20%).

Honeydew pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 74°, 32%, 71%. 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#C1CC9D

RGB193, 204, 157

HSL74°, 32%, 71%

HSV74°, 23%, 80%

CMYK5, 0, 23, 20

Decimal12700829

CSS RGBrgb(193, 204, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(74, 32%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Honeydew S19E3

Exact match

Vista Paint

English Countryside K-363

ΔE 1.2 · #C1CB9A

Behr

Washed Olive S350-3

ΔE 1.8 · #C3CEA2

PPG

In The Dale 11-10

ΔE 2.7 · #C8CDA0

Kilz

Subtle Celery TB-74

ΔE 2.9 · #BFCDA3

Valspar

Zen Garden 6001-5C

ΔE 2.9 · #C4CFA5

Benjamin Moore

Corn 542

ΔE 3.3 · #BBCEA1

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 3.3 · #C1D0A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Start 784

ΔE 4.1 · #CFD4A4

Dunn-Edwards

Trailing Vine DE5541

ΔE 4.2 · #CFD5A7

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 5.3 · #CBC99D

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 6.7 · #D8DBAC

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 8.1 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 10.8 · #BEBD7F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 11.1 · #B9D696

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#C1CC9D

#A89DCD

Analogous

#CDC09D

#C1CC9D

#AACD9D

Triadic

#C1CC9D

#9DC2CD

#CD9DC2

Split-Complementary

#C1CC9D

#9DAACD

#C09DCD

Tetradic

#C1CC9D

#9DCDC0

#A89DCD

#CD9DAA

Monochromatic

#7A8A47

#A2B36B

#C1CC9D

#E1E7D0

#F4F6EE

Rectangle

#C1CC9D

#9DCDA8

#A89DCD

#CD9DC2

Compound

#C1CC9D

#AACD9D

#A89DCD

#C09DCD

Variations

Lighter

#CED7B1

#D9DFC7

#E8EBDF

Darker

#A5B66C

#768741

#454F25

Saturation

#B9BCAE

#C2CD9D

#CFE684

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1CC9D

#CDC59F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1CC9D

#CACAA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1CC9D

#C5C5C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Honeydew 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

#D0C691

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1CC9D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDCBB5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#8B7EB5

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: #C1CC9D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1CC9D;

CSS Variable

--color-honeydew: #C1CC9D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honeydew': '#C1CC9D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1CC9D] text-[#C1CC9D]

SCSS

$honeydew: #C1CC9D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1CC9D?

#C1CC9D is Honeydew, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C1CC9D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Honeydew?

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

What colors pair well with Honeydew?

Honeydew 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 Honeydew?

You can download Honeydew 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 Honeydew?

The hex code is #C1CC9D. In RGB it's 193, 204, 157, and in HSL it's 74°, 32%, 71%.

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