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Balance Green

#C3C5A7

RGB 195, 197, 167 · HSL 64°, 21%, 71% · CMYK 1, 0, 15, 23

Balance Green is #C3C5A7 in HEX — rgb(195, 197, 167), hsl(64°, 21%, 71%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 15%, 23%).

Balance Green pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 21%, 71%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C3C5A7

RGB195, 197, 167

HSL64°, 21%, 71%

HSV64°, 15%, 77%

CMYK1, 0, 15, 23

Decimal12830119

CSS RGBrgb(195, 197, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 21%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Desert Hotsprings MQ6-50

ΔE 1.6 · #C1C6AA

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 1.6 · #C4C6A5

Kilz

California Avocado LG150-01

ΔE 1.6 · #C3C6A5

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Glass DEC775

ΔE 2 · #C7C4A5

PPG

Sage Splendor 1115-4

ΔE 2.1 · #C3C6A4

Benjamin Moore

Mesquite 501

ΔE 2.2 · #C4C7A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Vapor 407

ΔE 2.3 · #C0C4A2

Sherwin-Williams

Recycled Glass SW7747

ΔE 2.3 · #BDC0A0

Dulux

Cargo Green S17C2

ΔE 2.4 · #C8C4A7

Valspar

Bayou Shade 6006-3C

ΔE 2.4 · #C7C3A4

Vista Paint

Vapor C-406

ΔE 2.8 · #C0C4A1

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 4.3 · #C9CFB5

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5 · #B8B799

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 5.6 · #CFC7A2

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.1 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C3C5A7

#A8A6C5

Analogous

#C5B7A6

#C3C5A7

#B3C5A6

Triadic

#C3C5A7

#A6C3C5

#C5A6C3

Split-Complementary

#C3C5A7

#A6B3C5

#B7A6C5

Tetradic

#C3C5A7

#A6C5B7

#A8A6C5

#C5A6B3

Monochromatic

#7C7F53

#A3A677

#C3C5A7

#E2E3D4

#F5F5F0

Rectangle

#C3C5A7

#A6C5A8

#A8A6C5

#C5A6C3

Compound

#C3C5A7

#B3C5A6

#A8A6C5

#B7A6C5

Variations

Lighter

#CFD0B7

#D9DBCB

#E8E9E1

Darker

#A6A979

#787B4D

#46482C

Saturation

#B9BAB0

#C3C5A6

#DCE288

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3C5A7

#C8C2A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3C5A7

#C5C5AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3C5A7

#C5C1C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Balance Green brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D2C098

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3C5A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFC5BD

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8481B3

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: #C3C5A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3C5A7;

CSS Variable

--color-balance-green: #C3C5A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'balance-green': '#C3C5A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3C5A7] text-[#C3C5A7]

SCSS

$balance-green: #C3C5A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3C5A7?

#C3C5A7 is Balance Green, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C3C5A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Balance Green?

Balance Green works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Balance Green?

Balance Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Balance Green?

You can download Balance Green 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 Balance Green?

The hex code is #C3C5A7. In RGB it's 195, 197, 167, and in HSL it's 64°, 21%, 71%.

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