GREENS

Lickety Split

#C2D9D1

RGB 194, 217, 209 · HSL 159°, 23%, 81% · CMYK 11, 0, 4, 15

Lickety Split is #C2D9D1 in HEX — rgb(194, 217, 209), hsl(159°, 23%, 81%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 4%, 15%).

Lickety Split pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 23%, 81%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#C2D9D1

RGB194, 217, 209

HSL159°, 23%, 81%

HSV159°, 11%, 85%

CMYK11, 0, 4, 15

Decimal12769745

CSS RGBrgb(194, 217, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 23%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lickety Split 699

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Green 681

ΔE 0.9 · #C3DBD4

Vista Paint

Lickety Split C-698

ΔE 0.9 · #C3D8CF

Behr

Whipped Mint MQ3-20

ΔE 1.2 · #C4DAD4

PPG

Green Wave 1141-2

ΔE 1.3 · #C3DCD5

Sherwin-Williams

Breaktime SW6463

ΔE 1.7 · #C4D9CE

Dulux

High Point S27B1

ΔE 1.9 · #BCD8D1

Valspar

Pillow Mint 5005-5A

ΔE 2.3 · #CADCD3

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 2.4 · #C5D7D2

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 2.9 · #BFDAD7

Dunn-Edwards

Rolling Waves DE5716

ΔE 3 · #BFD1C9

Kilz

Jade Sea RG160-01

ΔE 4.1 · #C2E1D5

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 5.3 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 7.3 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9 · #CDCECD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 9.4 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C2D9D1

#DAC3CB

Analogous

#C3DAC7

#C2D9D1

#C3D6DA

Triadic

#C2D9D1

#D2C3DA

#DAD2C3

Split-Complementary

#C2D9D1

#DAC3D6

#DAC7C3

Tetradic

#C2D9D1

#C7C3DA

#DAC3CB

#D6DAC3

Monochromatic

#659F8B

#94BCAE

#C2D9D1

#EFF5F3

Rectangle

#C2D9D1

#C3CBDA

#DAC3CB

#DAD2C3

Compound

#C2D9D1

#C3D6DA

#DAC3CB

#DAC7C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFE1DB

#DCE8E4

#EBF1EF

Darker

#90BBAC

#558E7A

#315447

Saturation

#CBD2D0

#C3DAD2

#B1ECD7

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2D9D1

#D1D1D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2D9D1

#D5D5D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2D9D1

#C3D7D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lickety Split 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

#D1CFB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2D9D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BED4DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#C39CAA

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: #C2D9D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2D9D1;

CSS Variable

--color-lickety-split: #C2D9D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lickety-split': '#C2D9D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2D9D1] text-[#C2D9D1]

SCSS

$lickety-split: #C2D9D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2D9D1?

#C2D9D1 is Lickety Split, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C2D9D1 warm or cool?

Lickety Split reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lickety Split?

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

What colors pair well with Lickety Split?

Lickety Split 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 Lickety Split?

You can download Lickety Split 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 Lickety Split?

The hex code is #C2D9D1. In RGB it's 194, 217, 209, and in HSL it's 159°, 23%, 81%.

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