GREENS

Cucumber

#C1DFC0

RGB 193, 223, 192 · HSL 118°, 33%, 81% · CMYK 13, 0, 14, 13

Cucumber is #C1DFC0 in HEX — rgb(193, 223, 192), hsl(118°, 33%, 81%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 14%, 13%).

Cucumber pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 118°, 33%, 81%. 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#C1DFC0

RGB193, 223, 192

HSL118°, 33%, 81%

HSV118°, 14%, 87%

CMYK13, 0, 14, 13

Decimal12705728

CSS RGBrgb(193, 223, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(118, 33%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cucumber 562

Exact match

Kilz

Polished Jade RG210-01

ΔE 1.8 · #BCDDBC

Dulux

Lamina S23E2

ΔE 2.2 · #BBD9BB

Dunn-Edwards

Mother Nature DE5625

ΔE 2.3 · #BDE1C4

Valspar

Jaded Lime 5008-5B

ΔE 2.6 · #C0DAB8

PPG

Dreamcatcher 1131-3

ΔE 3 · #C8DFC3

Vista Paint

Leaves of Spring C-720

ΔE 3.3 · #C7E6CB

Behr

Frosted Sage N400-2

ΔE 3.4 · #C7E4CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Leaves Of Spring 721

ΔE 3.7 · #C5E6CC

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 4.6 · #B7D7BF

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 6.3 · #BAE0CC

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 6.8 · #D4E2C8

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 7.8 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 11.7 · #DBDAB6

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 13.7 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 18.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#C1DFC0

#DDBFDF

Analogous

#D0DFBF

#C1DFC0

#BFDFCD

Triadic

#C1DFC0

#BFC0DF

#DFBFC0

Split-Complementary

#C1DFC0

#CDBFDF

#DFBFD0

Tetradic

#C1DFC0

#BFD0DF

#DDBFDF

#DFCDBF

Monochromatic

#5CAB59

#8EC58C

#C1DFC0

#EEF6EE

Rectangle

#C1DFC0

#BFDFDD

#DDBFDF

#DFBFC0

Compound

#C1DFC0

#BFDFCD

#DDBFDF

#DFBFD0

Variations

Lighter

#CCE5CB

#DAEADA

#EAF2EA

Darker

#88C486

#4B9B48

#2B5B29

Saturation

#CAD3CA

#C0DFBF

#B0EFAE

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1DFC0

#D7D3C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1DFC0

#DADAC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1DFC0

#C5DADC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cucumber 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

#D0D4AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1DFC0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDD9CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#C499C6

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #C1DFC0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1DFC0;

CSS Variable

--color-cucumber: #C1DFC0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cucumber': '#C1DFC0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1DFC0] text-[#C1DFC0]

SCSS

$cucumber: #C1DFC0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1DFC0?

#C1DFC0 is Cucumber, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C1DFC0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cucumber?

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

What colors pair well with Cucumber?

Cucumber 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 Cucumber?

You can download Cucumber 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 Cucumber?

The hex code is #C1DFC0. In RGB it's 193, 223, 192, and in HSL it's 118°, 33%, 81%.

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