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Powdered Green Tea

#C5C56A

RGB 197, 197, 106 · HSL 60°, 44%, 59% · CMYK 0, 0, 46, 23

Powdered Green Tea is #C5C56A in HEX — rgb(197, 197, 106), hsl(60°, 44%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 46%, 23%).

Powdered Green Tea pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 44%, 59%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C5C56A

RGB197, 197, 106

HSL60°, 44%, 59%

HSV60°, 46%, 77%

CMYK0, 0, 46, 23

Decimal12961130

CSS RGBrgb(197, 197, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 44%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Green Tea 6008-8A

ΔE 4.9 · #CDD170

Benjamin Moore

Martini CSP-890

ΔE 5 · #BBB862

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 5 · #CCCE7A

Dulux

Avocado Cream S19F5

ΔE 5 · #BABF6C

Vista Paint

Terra Verde K-425

ΔE 5 · #BFB95C

Behr

Chilled Wine M310-5

ΔE 5.8 · #BCB758

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 6.2 · #BEC675

PPG

Secret Safari 1110-4

ΔE 6.3 · #C6BB68

Sherwin-Williams

Mélange Green SW6710

ΔE 6.4 · #C4C476

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Frog DE5480

ΔE 6.8 · #C8BA63

Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green 779

ΔE 7.2 · #C3CD7C

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 8.2 · #C6BF74

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 13 · #C7DF89

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 14 · #C7B446

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 16.4 · #F5D27B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 18.5 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#C5C56A

#6868C4

Analogous

#C49668

#C5C56A

#96C468

Triadic

#C5C56A

#68C4C4

#C468C4

Split-Complementary

#C5C56A

#6896C4

#9668C4

Tetradic

#C5C56A

#68C496

#6868C4

#C46896

Monochromatic

#6A6A29

#A2A23F

#C5C56A

#DADAA0

#EFEFD7

Rectangle

#C5C56A

#68C468

#6868C4

#C468C4

Compound

#C5C56A

#96C468

#6868C4

#9668C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0D087

#D8D8A9

#E6E6CF

Darker

#B0B041

#7B7B2B

#494918

Saturation

#A4A489

#C4C468

#E2E24B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5C56A

#CEBF6C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5C56A

#C5C57B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5C56A

#CABAC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Powdered Green Tea brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D3C06B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5C56A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C58F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5050AF

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: #C5C56A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5C56A;

CSS Variable

--color-powdered-green-tea: #C5C56A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powdered-green-tea': '#C5C56A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5C56A] text-[#C5C56A]

SCSS

$powdered-green-tea: #C5C56A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5C56A?

#C5C56A is Powdered Green Tea, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5C56A warm or cool?

Powdered Green Tea reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Powdered Green Tea?

Powdered Green Tea works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Powdered Green Tea?

Powdered Green Tea pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Powdered Green Tea?

You can download Powdered Green Tea 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 Powdered Green Tea?

The hex code is #C5C56A. In RGB it's 197, 197, 106, and in HSL it's 60°, 44%, 59%.

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