GREENS

Grecian

#C4C8B2

RGB 196, 200, 178 · HSL 71°, 17%, 74% · CMYK 2, 0, 11, 22

Grecian is #C4C8B2 in HEX — rgb(196, 200, 178), hsl(71°, 17%, 74%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 11%, 22%).

Grecian pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 71°, 17%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C4C8B2

RGB196, 200, 178

HSL71°, 17%, 74%

HSV71°, 11%, 78%

CMYK2, 0, 11, 22

Decimal12896434

CSS RGBrgb(196, 200, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 17%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Grecian 507

Exact match

PPG

Pale Pine 1030-2

ΔE 0.6 · #C3C7B2

Vista Paint

Plume Grass C-413

ΔE 0.9 · #C6C8B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Plume Grass 414

ΔE 1.3 · #C6C7B0

Valspar

Mint Frost 6001-3B

ΔE 1.5 · #C9CBB5

Behr

Castle Path 730C-3

ΔE 1.5 · #C1C4AF

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 1.7 · #C4CBB3

Dulux

Cushion Bush S20C2

ΔE 1.8 · #C2C8AF

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 2.9 · #CCD0BA

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 3 · #CDCDB4

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 3.1 · #C9CFB5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4 · #CAC4B0

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 4.2 · #C0C2B3

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 4.2 · #C5C0AC

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.8 · #C8D4BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#C4C8B2

#B6B1C8

Analogous

#C8C1B1

#C4C8B2

#B9C8B1

Triadic

#C4C8B2

#B1C4C8

#C8B1C4

Split-Complementary

#C4C8B2

#B1B9C8

#C1B1C8

Tetradic

#C4C8B2

#B1C8C1

#B6B1C8

#C8B1B9

Monochromatic

#7C835D

#A2A885

#C4C8B2

#E6E8DE

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#C4C8B2

#B1C8B6

#B6B1C8

#C8B1C4

Compound

#C4C8B2

#B9C8B1

#B6B1C8

#C1B1C8

Variations

Lighter

#D0D3C1

#DBDDD1

#EAEBE5

Darker

#A3AA84

#747B54

#444831

Saturation

#BFC0B9

#C4C8B1

#D5E396

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4C8B2

#C9C5B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4C8B2

#C7C7B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4C8B2

#C6C5C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Grecian 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

#D2C3A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4C8B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C8C5

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9189B8

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: #C4C8B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4C8B2;

CSS Variable

--color-grecian: #C4C8B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grecian': '#C4C8B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4C8B2] text-[#C4C8B2]

SCSS

$grecian: #C4C8B2;

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#C3C7B1 · ΔE 0.4

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#C8CAB2 · ΔE 1.5

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#C5C3AE · ΔE 2.7

Vale Mist

#C7C8B7 · ΔE 2.9

Doily

#CAC7B4 · ΔE 3.1

Camouflage

#CBC7B0 · ΔE 3.1

Gray Mirage

#C8C5B2 · ΔE 3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4C8B2?

#C4C8B2 is Grecian, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C4C8B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grecian?

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

What colors pair well with Grecian?

Grecian 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 Grecian?

You can download Grecian 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 Grecian?

The hex code is #C4C8B2. In RGB it's 196, 200, 178, and in HSL it's 71°, 17%, 74%.

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