GREENS

Mesquite

#C4C7A5

RGB 196, 199, 165 · HSL 65°, 23%, 71% · CMYK 2, 0, 17, 22

Mesquite is #C4C7A5 in HEX — rgb(196, 199, 165), hsl(65°, 23%, 71%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 17%, 22%).

Mesquite pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 23%, 71%. 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#C4C7A5

RGB196, 199, 165

HSL65°, 23%, 71%

HSV65°, 17%, 78%

CMYK2, 0, 17, 22

Decimal12896165

CSS RGBrgb(196, 199, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 23%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mesquite 501

Exact match

PPG

Sage Splendor 1115-4

ΔE 0.4 · #C3C6A4

Kilz

California Avocado LG150-01

ΔE 0.6 · #C3C6A5

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 0.7 · #C4C6A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Vapor 407

ΔE 1.2 · #C0C4A2

Vista Paint

Vapor C-406

ΔE 1.4 · #C0C4A1

Dunn-Edwards

Watercress DE5528

ΔE 2.4 · #C7C7A1

Sherwin-Williams

Baize Green SW6429

ΔE 2.6 · #C7CDA8

Valspar

Paris Mint 6002-3B

ΔE 2.8 · #CDCDA9

Behr

Minted Lemon PPU10-8

ΔE 2.9 · #C0C6A9

Dulux

Bamboo White S19D2

ΔE 3.2 · #C7CFAD

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 4.3 · #D2D1AD

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 4.7 · #CFC7A2

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6 · #B8B799

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.6 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C4C7A5

#A7A4C6

Analogous

#C6B8A4

#C4C7A5

#B2C6A4

Triadic

#C4C7A5

#A4C3C6

#C6A4C3

Split-Complementary

#C4C7A5

#A4B2C6

#B8A4C6

Tetradic

#C4C7A5

#A4C6B8

#A7A4C6

#C6A4B2

Monochromatic

#7D8151

#A4A975

#C4C7A5

#E2E4D3

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#C4C7A5

#A4C6A7

#A7A4C6

#C6A4C3

Compound

#C4C7A5

#B2C6A4

#A7A4C6

#B8A4C6

Variations

Lighter

#CFD1B6

#DADBCA

#E9E9E1

Darker

#A7AB76

#797D4A

#47492B

Saturation

#B9BAB0

#C3C6A4

#DBE388

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4C7A5

#CAC3A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4C7A5

#C6C6AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4C7A5

#C7C2C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mesquite 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

#D2C297

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4C7A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C7BB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#8581B3

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: #C4C7A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4C7A5;

CSS Variable

--color-mesquite: #C4C7A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mesquite': '#C4C7A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4C7A5] text-[#C4C7A5]

SCSS

$mesquite: #C4C7A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4C7A5?

#C4C7A5 is Mesquite, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C4C7A5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mesquite?

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

What colors pair well with Mesquite?

Mesquite 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 Mesquite?

You can download Mesquite 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 Mesquite?

The hex code is #C4C7A5. In RGB it's 196, 199, 165, and in HSL it's 65°, 23%, 71%.

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