GREENS

Frog Green

#C3CD79

RGB 195, 205, 121 · HSL 67°, 46%, 64% · CMYK 5, 0, 41, 20

Frog Green is #C3CD79 in HEX — rgb(195, 205, 121), hsl(67°, 46%, 64%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 41%, 20%).

Frog Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 46%, 64%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C3CD79

RGB195, 205, 121

HSL67°, 46%, 64%

HSV67°, 41%, 80%

CMYK5, 0, 41, 20

Decimal12832121

CSS RGBrgb(195, 205, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 46%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Frog Green C-778

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green 779

ΔE 1.5 · #C3CD7C

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 2.8 · #BEC675

PPG

Green Gecko 1217-6

ΔE 3 · #CDD47F

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 3.4 · #CCCE7A

Dulux

Avocado Cream S19F5

ΔE 5.1 · #BABF6C

Sherwin-Williams

Mélange Green SW6710

ΔE 5.4 · #C4C476

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 6.6 · #B8D280

Dunn-Edwards

Grass Root DE5521

ΔE 6.9 · #C3C175

Benjamin Moore

Pear 2028-40

ΔE 6.9 · #C4D270

Valspar

Green Tea 6008-8A

ΔE 7 · #CDD170

Behr

Lavish Lime HDC-SM14-5

ΔE 7.3 · #B0C177

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 7.8 · #C7DF89

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 12.3 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 15.5 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 21.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#C3CD79

#8379CD

Analogous

#CDAD79

#C3CD79

#99CD79

Triadic

#C3CD79

#79C4CD

#CD79C4

Split-Complementary

#C3CD79

#7999CD

#AD79CD

Tetradic

#C3CD79

#79CDAD

#8379CD

#CD7999

Monochromatic

#757F2F

#A9B643

#C3CD79

#DCE2B1

#F5F7E9

Rectangle

#C3CD79

#79CD83

#8379CD

#CD79C4

Compound

#C3CD79

#99CD79

#8379CD

#AD79CD

Variations

Lighter

#CFD794

#D8DDB2

#E7E9D5

Darker

#B1BF46

#7D872C

#495019

Saturation

#ADB097

#C4CD79

#D7E660

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3CD79

#D2C47B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3CD79

#CBCB88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3CD79

#C9C2C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Frog 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

#D2C676

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3CD79

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFCB9A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#685DB8

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: #C3CD79;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3CD79;

CSS Variable

--color-frog-green: #C3CD79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frog-green': '#C3CD79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3CD79] text-[#C3CD79]

SCSS

$frog-green: #C3CD79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3CD79?

#C3CD79 is Frog Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C3CD79 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frog Green?

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

What colors pair well with Frog Green?

Frog 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 Frog Green?

You can download Frog 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 Frog Green?

The hex code is #C3CD79. In RGB it's 195, 205, 121, and in HSL it's 67°, 46%, 64%.

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