GREENS

Foresta

#C4D0B5

RGB 196, 208, 181 · HSL 87°, 22%, 76% · CMYK 6, 0, 13, 18

Foresta is #C4D0B5 in HEX — rgb(196, 208, 181), hsl(87°, 22%, 76%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 13%, 18%).

Foresta pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 87°, 22%, 76%. 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#C4D0B5

RGB196, 208, 181

HSL87°, 22%, 76%

HSV87°, 13%, 82%

CMYK6, 0, 13, 18

Decimal12898485

CSS RGBrgb(196, 208, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(87, 22%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Foresta K-909

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Perspective 749

ΔE 1.1 · #C5D0B3

Benjamin Moore

Spring 438

ΔE 1.5 · #C1CCB2

Dulux

Rhys S21D2

ΔE 1.5 · #BFCEB4

Behr

Dune Grass N340-2

ΔE 2 · #CAD1B6

Sherwin-Williams

Bonsai Tint SW6436

ΔE 2.1 · #C5D1B2

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 2.3 · #C9CFB5

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 2.8 · #C4CBB3

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 3.1 · #C8D4BE

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Hills DE5569

ΔE 3.2 · #C5D2B1

Valspar

Kiss of Mint 5007-5B

ΔE 3.2 · #C1D5B9

PPG

Pickling Spice 1122-3

ΔE 3.8 · #CFD2B5

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 4.1 · #CCD0BA

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 5.9 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#C4D0B5

#C0B4CF

Analogous

#CFCEB4

#C4D0B5

#B6CFB4

Triadic

#C4D0B5

#B4C3CF

#CFB4C3

Split-Complementary

#C4D0B5

#B4B6CF

#CEB4CF

Tetradic

#C4D0B5

#B4CFCE

#C0B4CF

#CFB4B6

Monochromatic

#788F5B

#9EB186

#C4D0B5

#E9EDE3

#F3F5EF

Rectangle

#C4D0B5

#B4CFC0

#C0B4CF

#CFB4C3

Compound

#C4D0B5

#B6CFB4

#C0B4CF

#CEB4CF

Variations

Lighter

#CFD9C3

#DBE1D3

#EAEDE6

Darker

#9DB284

#6D8451

#404E2E

Saturation

#C2C6BE

#C3CFB4

#C6E79C

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4D0B5

#CFCAB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4D0B5

#CECEB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4D0B5

#C6CCCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Foresta 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

#D2C9A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4D0B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0CEC7

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.

#A28EBB

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: #C4D0B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4D0B5;

CSS Variable

--color-foresta: #C4D0B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foresta': '#C4D0B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4D0B5] text-[#C4D0B5]

SCSS

$foresta: #C4D0B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4D0B5?

#C4D0B5 is Foresta, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C4D0B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Foresta?

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

What colors pair well with Foresta?

Foresta 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 Foresta?

You can download Foresta 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 Foresta?

The hex code is #C4D0B5. In RGB it's 196, 208, 181, and in HSL it's 87°, 22%, 76%.

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