GREENS

Grecian Green

#C3C7B1

RGB 195, 199, 177 · HSL 71°, 16%, 74% · CMYK 2, 0, 11, 22

Grecian Green is #C3C7B1 in HEX — rgb(195, 199, 177), hsl(71°, 16%, 74%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 11%, 22%).

Grecian Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 71°, 16%, 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#C3C7B1
RGB195, 199, 177
HSL71°, 16%, 74%
HSV71°, 11%, 78%
CMYK2, 0, 11, 22
Decimal12830641
CSS RGBrgb(195, 199, 177)
CSS HSLhsl(71, 16%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Grecian507

ΔE 0.4 · #C4C8B2

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PPG

Pale Pine1030-2

ΔE 0.5 · #C3C7B2

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Vista Paint

Plume GrassC-413

ΔE 1 · #C6C8B1

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Behr

Castle Path730C-3

ΔE 1.2 · #C1C4AF

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Hallman-Lindsay

Plume Grass414

ΔE 1.3 · #C6C7B0

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Dulux

Sicily SeaS19C2

ΔE 1.7 · #C2C6AD

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Valspar

Mint Frost6001-3B

ΔE 1.8 · #C9CBB5

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Kilz

ZionLG230-02

ΔE 1.9 · #C4CBB3

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IKEA

IKEA149149

ΔE 3.2 · #CCD0BA

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Sherwin-Williams

AcanthusSW0029

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCDB4

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Colorhouse

Nourish .02Nourish-02

ΔE 3.3 · #C5C2AF

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Dunn-Edwards

Serene ThoughtDE6234

ΔE 4 · #C5C0AC

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RAL

Silk Grey7044

ΔE 4 · #CAC4B0

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Farrow & Ball

Mizzle266

ΔE 4 · #C0C2B3

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Dutch Boy

PerspectiveDCP-0749

ΔE 5 · #C8D4BE

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 11.7 · #CDCECD

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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

#C3C7B1
#B6B2C7

Analogous

#C7C1B2
#C3C7B1
#B9C7B2

Triadic

#C3C7B1
#B2C3C7
#C7B2C3

Split-Complementary

#C3C7B1
#B2B9C7
#C1B2C7

Tetradic

#C3C7B1
#B2C7C1
#B6B2C7
#C7B2B9

Monochromatic

#7C825E
#A1A786
#C3C7B1
#E6E7DE
#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#C3C7B1
#B2C7B6
#B6B2C7
#C7B2C3

Compound

#C3C7B1
#B9C7B2
#B6B2C7
#C1B2C7

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Grecian Green run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F1F2ED
Tint #E6E7DE
Tint #DADDD0
Tint #CFD2C1
Base #C3C7B1
Shade #A0A684
Shade #797F5C
Shade #4D513B
Shade #22231A

Variations

Lighter

#CFD2C1
#DBDDD2
#E9EAE5

Darker

#A2A885
#737A56
#434731

Saturation

#BFC0BA
#C3C7B2
#D5E396

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)

Aa

vs White

1.73:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

12.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3C7B1
#C8C4B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3C7B1
#C6C6B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3C7B1
#C5C4C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Grecian Green 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

#D2C2A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3C7B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFC7C4

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.

#9189B8

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

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: #C3C7B1;
CSS — background 
background-color: #C3C7B1;
CSS Variable 
--color-grecian-green: #C3C7B1;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'grecian-green': '#C3C7B1' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#C3C7B1] text-[#C3C7B1]
SCSS 
$grecian-green: #C3C7B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3C7B1?

#C3C7B1 is Grecian Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C3C7B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grecian Green?

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

What colors pair well with Grecian Green?

Grecian Green 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 Grecian Green?

You can download Grecian 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 Grecian Green?

The hex code is #C3C7B1. In RGB it's 195, 199, 177, and in HSL it's 71°, 16%, 74%.

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