GREENS

Toxic Steam

#C1FDC9

RGB 193, 253, 201 · HSL 128°, 94%, 87% · CMYK 24, 0, 21, 1

Toxic Steam is #C1FDC9 in HEX — rgb(193, 253, 201), hsl(128°, 94%, 87%), cmyk(24%, 0%, 21%, 1%).

Toxic Steam pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 128°, 94%, 87%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#C1FDC9

RGB193, 253, 201

HSL128°, 94%, 87%

HSV128°, 24%, 99%

CMYK24, 0, 21, 1

Decimal12713417

CSS RGBrgb(193, 253, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(128, 94%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spirited Green 470C-3

ΔE 2.9 · #BDFBC2

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 6.8 · #BDECB6

Vista Paint

Althorp Park K-316

ΔE 8.1 · #BDE9B9

Benjamin Moore

Early 2032-50

ΔE 8.2 · #B7E7B0

Dulux

Lime Dream S23H2

ΔE 8.4 · #C4ECBC

Dunn-Edwards

Creamy Mint DE5632

ΔE 9.5 · #C8F3CD

PPG

Almost Aloe 1224-5

ΔE 10.2 · #BFE5B1

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 10.3 · #B3E1B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 11.1 · #AADEB2

Valspar

Au Naturale 6003-7C

ΔE 12.1 · #A9DBA3

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 17.1 · #D4E7C3

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 17.4 · #B9D696

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 18.4 · #B5D1AB

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 18.5 · #DBE8A7

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 21.4 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 24.4 · #DBDAB6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#C1FDC9

#FDBFF5

Analogous

#D6FDBF

#C1FDC9

#BFFDE6

Triadic

#C1FDC9

#C7BFFD

#FDC7BF

Split-Complementary

#C1FDC9

#E6BFFD

#FDBFD6

Tetradic

#C1FDC9

#BFD6FD

#FDBFF5

#FDE6BF

Monochromatic

#2AF846

#74FB86

#C1FDC9

#E6FEE9

Rectangle

#C1FDC9

#BFF5FD

#FDBFF5

#FDC7BF

Compound

#C1FDC9

#BFFDE6

#FDBFF5

#FDBFD6

Variations

Lighter

#CCFDD2

#DBFBDF

#ECFBEE

Darker

#65FE79

#00F421

#008E13

Saturation

#D5E7D7

#BFFDC7

#BEFEC6

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1FDC9

#EDE6CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1FDC9

#F4F4D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1FDC9

#C8F5F7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Toxic Steam 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

#D0EAB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1FDC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDEFD6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEE8

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.

#F287E3

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: #C1FDC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1FDC9;

CSS Variable

--color-toxic-steam: #C1FDC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toxic-steam': '#C1FDC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1FDC9] text-[#C1FDC9]

SCSS

$toxic-steam: #C1FDC9;

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#A9DEB3 · ΔE 11.3

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#B2E1B9 · ΔE 11.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1FDC9?

#C1FDC9 is Toxic Steam, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #C1FDC9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Toxic Steam?

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

What colors pair well with Toxic Steam?

Toxic Steam 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 Toxic Steam?

You can download Toxic Steam 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 Toxic Steam?

The hex code is #C1FDC9. In RGB it's 193, 253, 201, and in HSL it's 128°, 94%, 87%.

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