GREENS

Lickety Split

#C3D8CF

RGB 195, 216, 207 · HSL 154°, 21%, 81% · CMYK 10, 0, 4, 15

Lickety Split is #C3D8CF in HEX — rgb(195, 216, 207), hsl(154°, 21%, 81%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 4%, 15%).

Lickety Split pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 154°, 21%, 81%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#C3D8CF

RGB195, 216, 207

HSL154°, 21%, 81%

HSV154°, 10%, 85%

CMYK10, 0, 4, 15

Decimal12835023

CSS RGBrgb(195, 216, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(154, 21%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lickety Split C-698

Exact match

PPG

Geyser 1138-2

ΔE 0.9 · #C4D7CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lickety Split 699

ΔE 0.9 · #C2D9D1

Sherwin-Williams

Breaktime SW6463

ΔE 1.1 · #C4D9CE

Benjamin Moore

Galt CW-560

ΔE 1.2 · #BFD7CE

Dulux

Meadow Lane S26C1

ΔE 1.6 · #BFD6CB

Behr

Whipped Mint MQ3-20

ΔE 1.8 · #C4DAD4

Valspar

Aloe Vera 5006-5B

ΔE 1.9 · #C6D8CC

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 2.4 · #C5D7D2

Dunn-Edwards

Rolling Waves DE5716

ΔE 2.5 · #BFD1C9

IKEA

IKEA090 90

ΔE 3.1 · #CDDCD0

Kilz

Jade Sea RG160-01

ΔE 4.5 · #C2E1D5

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 4.5 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 6.9 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C3D8CF

#D9C4CD

Analogous

#C4D9C6

#C3D8CF

#C4D7D9

Triadic

#C3D8CF

#D0C4D9

#D9D0C4

Split-Complementary

#C3D8CF

#D9C4D7

#D9C6C4

Tetradic

#C3D8CF

#C6C4D9

#D9C4CD

#D7D9C4

Monochromatic

#689C86

#96BBAB

#C3D8CF

#F0F5F3

Rectangle

#C3D8CF

#C4CDD9

#D9C4CD

#D9D0C4

Compound

#C3D8CF

#C4D7D9

#D9C4CD

#D9C6C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0E0D9

#DDE7E3

#ECF1EE

Darker

#91B9A8

#578C75

#325244

Saturation

#CBD2CF

#C4D9D0

#B1ECD2

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3D8CF

#D1D0D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3D8CF

#D5D5D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3D8CF

#C4D6D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lickety Split 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

#D2CFB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3D8CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFD4DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#C39CAD

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #C3D8CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3D8CF;

CSS Variable

--color-lickety-split: #C3D8CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lickety-split': '#C3D8CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3D8CF] text-[#C3D8CF]

SCSS

$lickety-split: #C3D8CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3D8CF?

#C3D8CF is Lickety Split, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C3D8CF warm or cool?

Lickety Split reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lickety Split?

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

What colors pair well with Lickety Split?

Lickety Split 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 Lickety Split?

You can download Lickety Split 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 Lickety Split?

The hex code is #C3D8CF. In RGB it's 195, 216, 207, and in HSL it's 154°, 21%, 81%.

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