GREENS

Surf Crest

#C3D6BD

RGB 195, 214, 189 · HSL 106°, 23%, 79% · CMYK 9, 0, 12, 16

Surf Crest is #C3D6BD in HEX — rgb(195, 214, 189), hsl(106°, 23%, 79%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 12%, 16%).

Surf Crest pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 106°, 23%, 79%. 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#C3D6BD

RGB195, 214, 189

HSL106°, 23%, 79%

HSV106°, 12%, 84%

CMYK9, 0, 12, 16

Decimal12834493

CSS RGBrgb(195, 214, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(106, 23%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Kiss of Mint 5007-5B

ΔE 1.7 · #C1D5B9

Dulux

Snow Green S22D1

ΔE 2.1 · #C9DAC3

Benjamin Moore

Van HC-120

ΔE 2.7 · #CBD8C1

Behr

Comforting Gray BNC-04

ΔE 2.7 · #C4D1BA

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 3 · #C8D4BE

Sherwin-Williams

Topiary Tint SW6449

ΔE 3.1 · #C8D8C4

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Afternoon DE5639

ΔE 3.1 · #C6DCC7

PPG

Lime Taffy 1130-4

ΔE 3.1 · #BAD1B5

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 3.2 · #CDD9C2

Vista Paint

Isle of Dreams C-741

ΔE 3.2 · #BCCDB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Isle Of Dreams 742

ΔE 3.6 · #BCCCB5

Kilz

Budding Green RG190-02

ΔE 3.7 · #C9E0C5

IKEA

IKEA046 46

ΔE 4.2 · #C3DCC9

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 8.1 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C3D6BD

#D0BDD6

Analogous

#CFD6BD

#C3D6BD

#BDD6C4

Triadic

#C3D6BD

#BDC3D6

#D6BDC3

Split-Complementary

#C3D6BD

#C4BDD6

#D6BDCF

Tetradic

#C3D6BD

#BDCFD6

#D0BDD6

#D6C4BD

Monochromatic

#6E9A60

#98B88E

#C3D6BD

#EEF3EC

#F1F5EF

Rectangle

#C3D6BD

#BDD6D0

#D0BDD6

#D6BDC3

Compound

#C3D6BD

#BDD6C4

#D0BDD6

#D6BDCF

Variations

Lighter

#CFDECA

#DCE5D9

#EBEFE9

Darker

#95B88A

#608B53

#37522F

Saturation

#C7CDC6

#C3D6BD

#B8EAA9

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3D6BD

#D2CEBF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3D6BD

#D3D3C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3D6BD

#C6D2D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Surf Crest 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

#D2CDA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3D6BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFD2CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#B696C0

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #C3D6BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3D6BD;

CSS Variable

--color-surf-crest: #C3D6BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'surf-crest': '#C3D6BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3D6BD] text-[#C3D6BD]

SCSS

$surf-crest: #C3D6BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3D6BD?

#C3D6BD is Surf Crest, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C3D6BD warm or cool?

Surf Crest reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Surf Crest?

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

What colors pair well with Surf Crest?

Surf Crest 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 Surf Crest?

You can download Surf Crest 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 Surf Crest?

The hex code is #C3D6BD. In RGB it's 195, 214, 189, and in HSL it's 106°, 23%, 79%.

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