GREENS

Growing Season

#C1E4AB

RGB 193, 228, 171 · HSL 97°, 51%, 78% · CMYK 15, 0, 25, 11

Growing Season is #C1E4AB in HEX — rgb(193, 228, 171), hsl(97°, 51%, 78%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 25%, 11%).

Growing Season pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 97°, 51%, 78%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C1E4AB

RGB193, 228, 171

HSL97°, 51%, 78%

HSV97°, 25%, 89%

CMYK15, 0, 25, 11

Decimal12706987

CSS RGBrgb(193, 228, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(97, 51%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Growing Season M380-3

Exact match

PPG

Almost Aloe 1224-5

ΔE 2.8 · #BFE5B1

Dulux

Cactus Spike S21G3

ΔE 3.2 · #C3E0A3

Vista Paint

Green Light K-324

ΔE 3.3 · #CBECB5

Benjamin Moore

Shimmering 2030-50

ΔE 3.5 · #C0E9AB

Dunn-Edwards

Field Day DE5577

ΔE 4.7 · #C5E6A4

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 5 · #BDECB6

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sheen 764

ΔE 5.8 · #B4D5A2

Valspar

Meadow Wind 6005-7B

ΔE 6.3 · #D0E3AE

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 6.5 · #B9D696

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 6.9 · #B3E1B3

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 9.6 · #DBE8A7

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 9.7 · #ABCA99

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 11.5 · #B5D1AB

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 17.2 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 21.1 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#C1E4AB

#CEAAE4

Analogous

#DDE4AA

#C1E4AB

#AAE4B1

Triadic

#C1E4AB

#AAC0E4

#E4AAC0

Split-Complementary

#C1E4AB

#B1AAE4

#E4AADD

Tetradic

#C1E4AB

#AADDE4

#CEAAE4

#E4B1AA

Monochromatic

#6CB93C

#95D171

#C1E4AB

#EBF6E4

#F1F9EC

Rectangle

#C1E4AB

#AAE4CE

#CEAAE4

#E4AAC0

Compound

#C1E4AB

#AAE4B1

#CEAAE4

#E4AADD

Variations

Lighter

#CDE9BB

#DAECCF

#EAF2E4

Darker

#93D26C

#5FAB30

#37651A

Saturation

#C5CFBE

#C0E4AA

#BDF19D

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

14.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1E4AB

#DED4AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1E4AB

#DFDFB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1E4AB

#C7DBDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Growing Season 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

#D0D89B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1E4AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDDDC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#B284CE

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: #C1E4AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1E4AB;

CSS Variable

--color-growing-season: #C1E4AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'growing-season': '#C1E4AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1E4AB] text-[#C1E4AB]

SCSS

$growing-season: #C1E4AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1E4AB?

#C1E4AB is Growing Season, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C1E4AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Growing Season?

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

What colors pair well with Growing Season?

Growing Season 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 Growing Season?

You can download Growing Season 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 Growing Season?

The hex code is #C1E4AB. In RGB it's 193, 228, 171, and in HSL it's 97°, 51%, 78%.

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