GREENS

Cactus Spike

#C3E0A3

RGB 195, 224, 163 · HSL 89°, 50%, 76% · CMYK 13, 0, 27, 12

Cactus Spike is #C3E0A3 in HEX — rgb(195, 224, 163), hsl(89°, 50%, 76%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 27%, 12%).

Cactus Spike pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 89°, 50%, 76%. 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#C3E0A3

RGB195, 224, 163

HSL89°, 50%, 76%

HSV89°, 27%, 88%

CMYK13, 0, 27, 12

Decimal12837027

CSS RGBrgb(195, 224, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(89, 50%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cactus Spike S21G3

Exact match

Behr

Sap Green M350-3

ΔE 2 · #C4DD9E

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Lime 771

ΔE 2.9 · #C1DB9A

Dunn-Edwards

Field Day DE5577

ΔE 3.3 · #C5E6A4

Vista Paint

Snappy Green K-355

ΔE 3.5 · #C7DE9C

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 4 · #B9D696

Valspar

Spring Lawn 6006-9C

ΔE 4 · #D0E4A5

Benjamin Moore

Key 2031-50

ΔE 4.6 · #CCEBA8

PPG

Faith 1221-4

ΔE 5.1 · #D5EBAC

Kilz

Tree Line LG240-01

ΔE 5.5 · #CADF99

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 7.4 · #DBE8A7

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 8 · #BDECB6

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 9.7 · #ABCA99

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 11.7 · #C1D0A6

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 17 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 20.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#C3E0A3

#C1A3E0

Analogous

#E0DFA3

#C3E0A3

#A4E0A3

Triadic

#C3E0A3

#A3C3E0

#E0A3C3

Split-Complementary

#C3E0A3

#A3A4E0

#DFA3E0

Tetradic

#C3E0A3

#A3E0DF

#C1A3E0

#E0A3A4

Monochromatic

#77B03B

#9DCD6A

#C3E0A3

#E8F4DD

#F2F9EC

Rectangle

#C3E0A3

#A3E0C1

#C1A3E0

#E0A3C3

Compound

#C3E0A3

#A4E0A3

#C1A3E0

#DFA3E0

Variations

Lighter

#CFE7B6

#DBEACB

#EAF1E2

Darker

#9DD067

#6DA530

#3F621A

Saturation

#C2CBB9

#C3E0A3

#C3F094

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3E0A3

#DCD2A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3E0A3

#DBDBAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3E0A3

#C9D7DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cactus Spike 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

#D2D595

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3E0A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFDABA

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.

#A37ECB

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: #C3E0A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3E0A3;

CSS Variable

--color-cactus-spike: #C3E0A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cactus-spike': '#C3E0A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3E0A3] text-[#C3E0A3]

SCSS

$cactus-spike: #C3E0A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3E0A3?

#C3E0A3 is Cactus Spike, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C3E0A3 warm or cool?

Cactus Spike reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cactus Spike?

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

What colors pair well with Cactus Spike?

Cactus Spike 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 Cactus Spike?

You can download Cactus Spike 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 Cactus Spike?

The hex code is #C3E0A3. In RGB it's 195, 224, 163, and in HSL it's 89°, 50%, 76%.

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