GREENS

Balance Green

#C1D6A6

RGB 193, 214, 166 · HSL 86°, 37%, 75% · CMYK 10, 0, 22, 16

Balance Green is #C1D6A6 in HEX — rgb(193, 214, 166), hsl(86°, 37%, 75%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 22%, 16%).

Balance Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 86°, 37%, 75%. 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#C1D6A6

RGB193, 214, 166

HSL86°, 37%, 75%

HSV86°, 22%, 84%

CMYK10, 0, 22, 16

Decimal12703398

CSS RGBrgb(193, 214, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 37%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Balance Green S360-3

Exact match

Dulux

Apium S21F3

ΔE 3 · #B7D0A2

Benjamin Moore

Corn 542

ΔE 3.1 · #BBCEA1

Dunn-Edwards

Jade Bracelet DE5583

ΔE 3.2 · #C2D7AD

Vista Paint

Garland Pine C-756

ΔE 3.5 · #B9CFA4

Valspar

Limonata 6002-5B

ΔE 4 · #CFDEAE

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 4.1 · #C1D0A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Garland Pine 757

ΔE 4.3 · #B9CFA6

Kilz

Subtle Celery TB-74

ΔE 4.7 · #BFCDA3

PPG

Bleached Spruce 1223-4

ΔE 4.7 · #BAD7AE

Sherwin-Williams

Romaine SW6730

ΔE 5.9 · #C0D2AD

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 7.6 · #D8DBAC

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 8.9 · #B9D696

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 10.9 · #DBDAB6

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 11.4 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.4 · #D0C092

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral 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

#C1D6A6

#BCA8D7

Analogous

#D7D4A8

#C1D6A6

#ABD7A8

Triadic

#C1D6A6

#A8C2D7

#D7A8C2

Split-Complementary

#C1D6A6

#A8ABD7

#D4A8D7

Tetradic

#C1D6A6

#A8D7D4

#BCA8D7

#D7A8AB

Monochromatic

#789D48

#9EBF73

#C1D6A6

#E7EFDC

#F3F7EE

Rectangle

#C1D6A6

#A8D7BC

#BCA8D7

#D7A8C2

Compound

#C1D6A6

#ABD7A8

#BCA8D7

#D4A8D7

Variations

Lighter

#CFDFB9

#DAE5CD

#E9EEE3

Darker

#9EC171

#6F943E

#415723

Saturation

#C0C6B8

#C2D7A8

#C5EB94

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

13.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1D6A6

#D4CBA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1D6A6

#D3D3AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1D6A6

#C5CFD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Balance Green 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

#D0CD98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1D6A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDD2BC

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.

#9F85C0

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: #C1D6A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1D6A6;

CSS Variable

--color-balance-green: #C1D6A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'balance-green': '#C1D6A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1D6A6] text-[#C1D6A6]

SCSS

$balance-green: #C1D6A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1D6A6?

#C1D6A6 is Balance Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C1D6A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Balance Green?

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

What colors pair well with Balance Green?

Balance Green 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 Balance Green?

You can download Balance Green 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 Balance Green?

The hex code is #C1D6A6. In RGB it's 193, 214, 166, and in HSL it's 86°, 37%, 75%.

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