GREENS

Geyser

#C4D7CF

RGB 196, 215, 207 · HSL 155°, 19%, 81% · CMYK 9, 0, 4, 16

Geyser is #C4D7CF in HEX — rgb(196, 215, 207), hsl(155°, 19%, 81%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 4%, 16%).

Geyser pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 155°, 19%, 81%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. 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#C4D7CF

RGB196, 215, 207

HSL155°, 19%, 81%

HSV155°, 9%, 84%

CMYK9, 0, 4, 16

Decimal12900303

CSS RGBrgb(196, 215, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(155, 19%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Geyser 1138-2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Lickety Split C-698

ΔE 0.9 · #C3D8CF

Behr

Frosted Silver BNC-07

ΔE 1.3 · #C6D7D1

Benjamin Moore

Swept 701

ΔE 1.5 · #C8D7CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Lickety Split 699

ΔE 1.5 · #C2D9D1

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 1.6 · #C5D7D2

Dulux

Spearmint Ice S27A1

ΔE 1.6 · #C0D3CA

Valspar

Distant Valley 5002-3A

ΔE 1.7 · #C9D8D1

Sherwin-Williams

Breaktime SW6463

ΔE 1.8 · #C4D9CE

Dunn-Edwards

Rolling Waves DE5716

ΔE 2.1 · #BFD1C9

IKEA

IKEA090 90

ΔE 3.2 · #CDDCD0

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 4.2 · #C0CDC2

Kilz

Baby Blanket RF240-01

ΔE 4.5 · #BDD3D3

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 6 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.7 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 8.1 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C4D7CF

#D8C5CD

Analogous

#C5D8C7

#C4D7CF

#C5D6D8

Triadic

#C4D7CF

#D0C5D8

#D8D0C5

Split-Complementary

#C4D7CF

#D8C5D6

#D8C7C5

Tetradic

#C4D7CF

#C7C5D8

#D8C5CD

#D6D8C5

Monochromatic

#6A9A86

#98B9AB

#C4D7CF

#F0F5F3

Rectangle

#C4D7CF

#C5CDD8

#D8C5CD

#D8D0C5

Compound

#C4D7CF

#C5D6D8

#D8C5CD

#D8C7C5

Variations

Lighter

#D1E0D9

#DDE7E3

#ECF0EE

Darker

#93B7A8

#5A8976

#345145

Saturation

#CCD1CF

#C5D8D0

#B2EBD3

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

13.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4D7CF

#D0D0D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4D7CF

#D4D4D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4D7CF

#C5D5D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Geyser 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

#D2CEB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4D7CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0D3DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#C39CAC

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: #C4D7CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4D7CF;

CSS Variable

--color-geyser: #C4D7CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'geyser': '#C4D7CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4D7CF] text-[#C4D7CF]

SCSS

$geyser: #C4D7CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4D7CF?

#C4D7CF is Geyser, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C4D7CF warm or cool?

Geyser reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Geyser?

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

What colors pair well with Geyser?

Geyser 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 Geyser?

You can download Geyser 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 Geyser?

The hex code is #C4D7CF. In RGB it's 196, 215, 207, and in HSL it's 155°, 19%, 81%.

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