GREENS

Galway

#C3F9B1

RGB 195, 249, 177 · HSL 105°, 86%, 84% · CMYK 22, 0, 29, 2

Galway is #C3F9B1 in HEX — rgb(195, 249, 177), hsl(105°, 86%, 84%), cmyk(22%, 0%, 29%, 2%).

Galway pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 105°, 86%, 84%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#C3F9B1

RGB195, 249, 177

HSL105°, 86%, 84%

HSV105°, 29%, 98%

CMYK22, 0, 29, 2

Decimal12843441

CSS RGBrgb(195, 249, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(105, 86%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Galway M390-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sounds 556

ΔE 7.7 · #B8E4A1

Vista Paint

Sage Sensation K-323

ΔE 7.7 · #BCE5A1

Dulux

Pastel Pea S22H3

ΔE 8.1 · #C1E7A5

Dunn-Edwards

Field Day DE5577

ΔE 9.4 · #C5E6A4

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 10 · #BDECB6

Valspar

Lush Meadow 6005-9C

ΔE 10.9 · #B7DC98

PPG

Faith 1221-4

ΔE 12.6 · #D5EBAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Lime 771

ΔE 13.5 · #C1DB9A

Kilz

Tree Line LG240-01

ΔE 13.8 · #CADF99

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 14.2 · #B9D696

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 15.6 · #DBE8A7

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 19.5 · #99C285

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 21.1 · #ECEBAF

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 24 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 27.7 · #DBDAB6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#C3F9B1

#E8B3F9

Analogous

#E8F9B3

#C3F9B1

#B3F9C5

Triadic

#C3F9B1

#B3C5F9

#F9B3C5

Split-Complementary

#C3F9B1

#C5B3F9

#F9B3E8

Tetradic

#C3F9B1

#B3E8F9

#E8B3F9

#F9C5B3

Monochromatic

#57EF25

#8EF46C

#C3F9B1

#EDFDE7

Rectangle

#C3F9B1

#B3F9E8

#E8B3F9

#F9B3C5

Compound

#C3F9B1

#B3F9C5

#E8B3F9

#F9B3E8

Variations

Lighter

#D0FAC2

#DEF8D5

#ECF9E8

Darker

#86F760

#3EE506

#238801

Saturation

#D1E1CC

#C5F9B3

#C3FCB0

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3F9B1

#EDE3B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3F9B1

#F1F1BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3F9B1

#CBEEF3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Galway 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

#D2E7A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3F9B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFECC4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EEE7

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.

#D181EB

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: #C3F9B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3F9B1;

CSS Variable

--color-galway: #C3F9B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'galway': '#C3F9B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3F9B1] text-[#C3F9B1]

SCSS

$galway: #C3F9B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3F9B1?

#C3F9B1 is Galway, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C3F9B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Galway?

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

What colors pair well with Galway?

Galway 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 Galway?

You can download Galway 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 Galway?

The hex code is #C3F9B1. In RGB it's 195, 249, 177, and in HSL it's 105°, 86%, 84%.

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