GREENS

Quintessential

#C2DBC6

RGB 194, 219, 198 · HSL 130°, 26%, 81% · CMYK 11, 0, 10, 14

Quintessential is #C2DBC6 in HEX — rgb(194, 219, 198), hsl(130°, 26%, 81%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 10%, 14%).

Quintessential pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 130°, 26%, 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#C2DBC6

RGB194, 219, 198

HSL130°, 26%, 81%

HSV130°, 11%, 86%

CMYK11, 0, 10, 14

Decimal12770246

CSS RGBrgb(194, 219, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(130, 26%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Vineyard Green C-733

ΔE 0.4 · #C1DBC6

Hallman-Lindsay

Vineyard Green 734

ΔE 0.9 · #C1DCC8

IKEA

IKEA046 46

ΔE 1.1 · #C3DCC9

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Afternoon DE5639

ΔE 1.2 · #C6DCC7

Behr

Riverdale N410-3

ΔE 1.3 · #BED8C2

Benjamin Moore

Pure 638

ΔE 2 · #C5DECC

Dulux

Enchanted S24E1

ΔE 2.6 · #C9E2CE

Sherwin-Williams

Jocular Green SW6736

ΔE 3.2 · #CCE2CA

PPG

Solitaire 1132-2

ΔE 3.5 · #C6DECF

Kilz

Budding Green RG190-02

ΔE 3.6 · #C9E0C5

Valspar

Mint Gala 6001-7B

ΔE 4 · #C1E2D1

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 4.8 · #CDD9C2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.9 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 7.9 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 10.8 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.9 · #CDCECD

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

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

#C2DBC6

#DBC2D7

Analogous

#CADBC2

#C2DBC6

#C2DBD3

Triadic

#C2DBC6

#C6C2DB

#DBC6C2

Split-Complementary

#C2DBC6

#D3C2DB

#DBC2CA

Tetradic

#C2DBC6

#C2CADB

#DBC2D7

#DBD3C2

Monochromatic

#62A36C

#92BF99

#C2DBC6

#EFF6F0

Rectangle

#C2DBC6

#C2D7DB

#DBC2D7

#DBC6C2

Compound

#C2DBC6

#C2DBD3

#DBC2D7

#DBC2CA

Variations

Lighter

#CEE2D2

#DCE8DE

#EBF1EC

Darker

#8DBE95

#51925C

#2E5635

Saturation

#CBD2CC

#C2DBC6

#B0EDBA

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2DBC6

#D4D1C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2DBC6

#D7D7C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2DBC6

#C5D7D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Quintessential 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

#D1D1B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2DBC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#BED6D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#C39CBD

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: #C2DBC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2DBC6;

CSS Variable

--color-quintessential: #C2DBC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quintessential': '#C2DBC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2DBC6] text-[#C2DBC6]

SCSS

$quintessential: #C2DBC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2DBC6?

#C2DBC6 is Quintessential, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C2DBC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quintessential?

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

What colors pair well with Quintessential?

Quintessential 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 Quintessential?

You can download Quintessential 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 Quintessential?

The hex code is #C2DBC6. In RGB it's 194, 219, 198, and in HSL it's 130°, 26%, 81%.

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