GREENS

Washed Olive

#C3CEA2

RGB 195, 206, 162 · HSL 75°, 31%, 72% · CMYK 5, 0, 21, 19

Washed Olive is #C3CEA2 in HEX — rgb(195, 206, 162), hsl(75°, 31%, 72%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 21%, 19%).

Washed Olive pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 75°, 31%, 72%. 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#C3CEA2

RGB195, 206, 162

HSL75°, 31%, 72%

HSV75°, 21%, 81%

CMYK5, 0, 21, 19

Decimal12832418

CSS RGBrgb(195, 206, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 31%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Washed Olive S350-3

Exact match

Valspar

Zen Garden 6001-5C

ΔE 1.1 · #C4CFA5

Kilz

Subtle Celery TB-74

ΔE 1.6 · #BFCDA3

Dulux

Honeydew S19E3

ΔE 1.8 · #C1CC9D

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 1.9 · #C1D0A6

PPG

In The Dale 11-10

ΔE 2.4 · #C8CDA0

Vista Paint

English Countryside K-363

ΔE 2.9 · #C1CB9A

Benjamin Moore

Peaceful CSP-830

ΔE 3.1 · #C9CCA0

Dunn-Edwards

Trailing Vine DE5541

ΔE 3.6 · #CFD5A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Start 784

ΔE 4 · #CFD4A4

Sherwin-Williams

Baize Green SW6429

ΔE 4.1 · #C7CDA8

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 6.2 · #D8DBAC

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 6.9 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.3 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 11.7 · #C5BA9A

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

Reads as a neutral 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

#C3CEA2

#ADA1CE

Analogous

#CEC3A1

#C3CEA2

#ADCEA1

Triadic

#C3CEA2

#A1C3CE

#CEA1C3

Split-Complementary

#C3CEA2

#A1ADCE

#C3A1CE

Tetradic

#C3CEA2

#A1CEC3

#ADA1CE

#CEA1AD

Monochromatic

#7C8C4A

#A2B36F

#C3CEA2

#E3E8D4

#F4F6EE

Rectangle

#C3CEA2

#A1CEAD

#ADA1CE

#CEA1C3

Compound

#C3CEA2

#ADCEA1

#ADA1CE

#C3A1CE

Variations

Lighter

#CFD8B4

#DADFC9

#E9EBE1

Darker

#A4B670

#768743

#455026

Saturation

#BBBEB1

#C3CEA1

#CFE689

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3CEA2

#CFC7A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3CEA2

#CCCCA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3CEA2

#C7C8CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Washed Olive 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

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How it looks under different light

#D2C795

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3CEA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFCCB9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#8F82B6

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: #C3CEA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3CEA2;

CSS Variable

--color-washed-olive: #C3CEA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'washed-olive': '#C3CEA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3CEA2] text-[#C3CEA2]

SCSS

$washed-olive: #C3CEA2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3CEA2?

#C3CEA2 is Washed Olive, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C3CEA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Washed Olive?

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

What colors pair well with Washed Olive?

Washed Olive 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 Washed Olive?

You can download Washed Olive 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 Washed Olive?

The hex code is #C3CEA2. In RGB it's 195, 206, 162, and in HSL it's 75°, 31%, 72%.

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