GREENS

Kiss of Mint

#C1D5B9

RGB 193, 213, 185 · HSL 103°, 25%, 78% · CMYK 9, 0, 13, 16

Kiss of Mint is #C1D5B9 in HEX — rgb(193, 213, 185), hsl(103°, 25%, 78%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 13%, 16%).

Kiss of Mint pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 103°, 25%, 78%. 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#C1D5B9

RGB193, 213, 185

HSL103°, 25%, 78%

HSV103°, 13%, 84%

CMYK9, 0, 13, 16

Decimal12703161

CSS RGBrgb(193, 213, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(103, 25%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Kiss of Mint 5007-5B

Exact match

Dulux

Eucalyptus Leaf S23D2

ΔE 1.9 · #BBD2B8

PPG

Lime Taffy 1130-4

ΔE 2 · #BAD1B5

Vista Paint

Light Loden K-349

ΔE 3.2 · #C9D7B7

Dunn-Edwards

Nature DE5590

ΔE 3.3 · #BFD5B3

Sherwin-Williams

Bonsai Tint SW6436

ΔE 3.5 · #C5D1B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Perspective 749

ΔE 3.5 · #C5D0B3

Behr

Contemplation 700E-3

ΔE 3.7 · #BED9C2

Kilz

Budding Green RG190-02

ΔE 3.9 · #C9E0C5

Benjamin Moore

Van HC-120

ΔE 4.1 · #CBD8C1

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.4 · #C8D4BE

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 4.5 · #CDD9C2

IKEA

IKEA077 77

ΔE 5.1 · #D3DFC1

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 8.4 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#C1D5B9

#CDB9D5

Analogous

#CFD5B9

#C1D5B9

#B9D5BF

Triadic

#C1D5B9

#B9C1D5

#D5B9C1

Split-Complementary

#C1D5B9

#BFB9D5

#D5B9CF

Tetradic

#C1D5B9

#B9CFD5

#CDB9D5

#D5BFB9

Monochromatic

#6D995C

#96B889

#C1D5B9

#EBF2E9

#F1F5EF

Rectangle

#C1D5B9

#B9D5CD

#CDB9D5

#D5B9C1

Compound

#C1D5B9

#B9D5BF

#CDB9D5

#D5B9CF

Variations

Lighter

#CDDDC7

#DAE4D6

#EAEFE8

Darker

#94B886

#608B4F

#38522D

Saturation

#C5CBC3

#C1D5B9

#B8EAA4

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1D5B9

#D1CCBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1D5B9

#D2D2BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1D5B9

#C4D0D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kiss of Mint 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

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How it looks under different light

#D0CCA6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1D5B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDD1CA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#B294BF

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: #C1D5B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1D5B9;

CSS Variable

--color-kiss-of-mint: #C1D5B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kiss-of-mint': '#C1D5B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1D5B9] text-[#C1D5B9]

SCSS

$kiss-of-mint: #C1D5B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1D5B9?

#C1D5B9 is Kiss of Mint, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C1D5B9 warm or cool?

Kiss of Mint reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kiss of Mint?

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

What colors pair well with Kiss of Mint?

Kiss of Mint 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 Kiss of Mint?

You can download Kiss of Mint 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 Kiss of Mint?

The hex code is #C1D5B9. In RGB it's 193, 213, 185, and in HSL it's 103°, 25%, 78%.

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