NEUTRALS

Willow Green

#C3CABF

RGB 195, 202, 191 · HSL 98°, 9%, 77% · CMYK 3, 0, 5, 21

Willow Green is #C3CABF in HEX — rgb(195, 202, 191), hsl(98°, 9%, 77%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 5%, 21%).

Willow Green pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 98°, 9%, 77%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#C3CABF

RGB195, 202, 191

HSL98°, 9%, 77%

HSV98°, 5%, 79%

CMYK3, 0, 5, 21

Decimal12831423

CSS RGBrgb(195, 202, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(98, 9%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Life Lesson 1128-3

ΔE 0.9 · #C5CABE

Benjamin Moore

Gray 1570 · CC-670

ΔE 1.1 · #C0C7BC

Valspar

Mellow Tune 5003-1B

ΔE 1.1 · #C6CCC2

Dulux

Pale Green Tea SG5F1

ΔE 1.2 · #C4C8BD

Vista Paint

Favored One C-454

ΔE 1.3 · #C1CABD

Hallman-Lindsay

Favored One 455

ΔE 1.9 · #BFCABD

Sherwin-Williams

Copen Blue SW0068

ΔE 2 · #C2CCC4

Behr

Shy Green MQ3-48

ΔE 2 · #C9CFC5

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 2.2 · #BCC8BC

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.2 · #C9CBBE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 2.3 · #C0CDC2

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 2.6 · #CBCDC4

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 2.9 · #BEC5B6

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.6 · #BEBFB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.2 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.6 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C3CABF

#C6BFCA

Analogous

#C8CABF

#C3CABF

#BFCAC0

Triadic

#C3CABF

#BFC3CA

#CABFC3

Split-Complementary

#C3CABF

#C0BFCA

#CABFC8

Tetradic

#C3CABF

#BFC8CA

#C6BFCA

#CAC0BF

Monochromatic

#75836D

#9CA795

#C3CABF

#EAECE9

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#C3CABF

#BFCAC6

#C6BFCA

#CABFC3

Compound

#C3CABF

#BFCAC0

#C6BFCA

#CABFC8

Variations

Lighter

#CFD4CC

#DBDFD9

#EAECE9

Darker

#9BA694

#697761

#3D4538

Saturation

#C4C6C3

#C3CABF

#BCE4A4

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3CABF

#C9C7C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3CABF

#C9C9C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3CABF

#C4C8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Willow Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#D2C4AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3CABF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFC9CF

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.

#AD91BD

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: #C3CABF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3CABF;

CSS Variable

--color-willow-green: #C3CABF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'willow-green': '#C3CABF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3CABF] text-[#C3CABF]

SCSS

$willow-green: #C3CABF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3CABF?

#C3CABF is Willow Green, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C3CABF warm or cool?

Willow Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Willow Green?

Willow Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Willow Green?

Willow Green pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Willow Green?

You can download Willow 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 Willow Green?

The hex code is #C3CABF. In RGB it's 195, 202, 191, and in HSL it's 98°, 9%, 77%.

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