GREENS

Cushion Bush

#C2C8AF

RGB 194, 200, 175 · HSL 74°, 19%, 74% · CMYK 3, 0, 12, 22

Cushion Bush is #C2C8AF in HEX — rgb(194, 200, 175), hsl(74°, 19%, 74%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 12%, 22%).

Cushion Bush pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 74°, 19%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C2C8AF

RGB194, 200, 175

HSL74°, 19%, 74%

HSV74°, 12%, 78%

CMYK3, 0, 12, 22

Decimal12765359

CSS RGBrgb(194, 200, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(74, 19%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cushion Bush S20C2

Exact match

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 1.2 · #C4CBB3

Vista Paint

Water Magic K-901

ΔE 1.5 · #C4CCB3

Behr

Historical Ruins BXC-19

ΔE 1.7 · #BDC5AE

Benjamin Moore

Grecian 507

ΔE 1.8 · #C4C8B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lush Meadow 434

ΔE 2.1 · #C0CBB1

PPG

Pale Pine 1030-2

ΔE 2.2 · #C3C7B2

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 2.5 · #C9CFB5

Valspar

Mint Frost 6001-3B

ΔE 2.7 · #C9CBB5

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCDB4

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 3.6 · #CCD0BA

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 4.6 · #C4C6A5

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Glass DEC775

ΔE 4.8 · #C7C4A5

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.8 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#C2C8AF

#B6B0C9

Analogous

#C9C3B0

#C2C8AF

#B7C9B0

Triadic

#C2C8AF

#B0C3C9

#C9B0C3

Split-Complementary

#C2C8AF

#B0B7C9

#C3B0C9

Tetradic

#C2C8AF

#B0C9C3

#B6B0C9

#C9B0B7

Monochromatic

#7C865B

#A1AA83

#C2C8AF

#E6E8DE

#F4F5F0

Rectangle

#C2C8AF

#B0C9B6

#B6B0C9

#C9B0C3

Compound

#C2C8AF

#B7C9B0

#B6B0C9

#C3B0C9

Variations

Lighter

#CFD4C0

#DBDED1

#E9EBE5

Darker

#A2AC82

#737D52

#434A2F

Saturation

#BFC0B9

#C3C9B0

#D2E495

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2C8AF

#C9C4B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2C8AF

#C7C7B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2C8AF

#C4C4C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cushion Bush 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

#D1C39E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2C8AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEC8C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9489B8

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: #C2C8AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2C8AF;

CSS Variable

--color-cushion-bush: #C2C8AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cushion-bush': '#C2C8AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2C8AF] text-[#C2C8AF]

SCSS

$cushion-bush: #C2C8AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2C8AF?

#C2C8AF is Cushion Bush, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C2C8AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cushion Bush?

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

What colors pair well with Cushion Bush?

Cushion Bush 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 Cushion Bush?

You can download Cushion Bush 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 Cushion Bush?

The hex code is #C2C8AF. In RGB it's 194, 200, 175, and in HSL it's 74°, 19%, 74%.

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