GREENS

Nature’s Reflection

#C5D4CD

RGB 197, 212, 205 · HSL 152°, 15%, 80% · CMYK 7, 0, 3, 17

Nature’s Reflection is #C5D4CD in HEX — rgb(197, 212, 205), hsl(152°, 15%, 80%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 3%, 17%).

Nature’s Reflection pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 152°, 15%, 80%. 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#C5D4CD

RGB197, 212, 205

HSL152°, 15%, 80%

HSV152°, 7%, 83%

CMYK7, 0, 3, 17

Decimal12965069

CSS RGBrgb(197, 212, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(152, 15%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Powdered Pool 482

ΔE 0.9 · #C7D6D0

Benjamin Moore

Palladian HC-144

ΔE 1 · #C2D2CA

Vista Paint

Powdered Pool C-481

ΔE 1 · #C8D5CF

Valspar

Sage Bud 5003-3A

ΔE 1.2 · #C9D6CE

Behr

Frosted Silver BNC-07

ΔE 1.3 · #C6D7D1

PPG

Blue Lullaby 1143-2

ΔE 1.5 · #C8D7D2

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 1.7 · #C5D7D2

Dulux

White Box S26A1

ΔE 1.7 · #BFD0C9

Dunn-Edwards

Rolling Waves DE5716

ΔE 1.8 · #BFD1C9

Sherwin-Williams

Waterscape SW6470

ΔE 2.1 · #BFD2C9

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 2.9 · #CFD8D2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 3.3 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.3 · #C8CDC9

Kilz

Almost Aqua TB-52

ΔE 4.4 · #BDD3D3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.6 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#C5D4CD

#D4C4CB

Analogous

#C4D4C5

#C5D4CD

#C4D3D4

Triadic

#C5D4CD

#CDC4D4

#D4CDC4

Split-Complementary

#C5D4CD

#D4C4D3

#D4C5C4

Tetradic

#C5D4CD

#C5C4D4

#D4C4CB

#D3D4C4

Monochromatic

#6C9381

#98B3A7

#C5D4CD

#F0F4F2

Rectangle

#C5D4CD

#C4CBD4

#D4C4CB

#D4CDC4

Compound

#C5D4CD

#C4D3D4

#D4C4CB

#D4C5C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0DCD7

#DCE4E1

#EBEFED

Darker

#95B2A4

#5E8371

#364D42

Saturation

#CACECC

#C4D4CD

#AFE9CE

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5D4CD

#CFCECE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5D4CD

#D2D2CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5D4CD

#C6D3D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Nature’s Reflection 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

#D3CCB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5D4CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0D1D9

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.

#C299AC

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 · 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 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: #C5D4CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5D4CD;

CSS Variable

--color-nature’s-reflection: #C5D4CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nature’s-reflection': '#C5D4CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5D4CD] text-[#C5D4CD]

SCSS

$nature’s-reflection: #C5D4CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5D4CD?

#C5D4CD is Nature’s Reflection, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C5D4CD warm or cool?

Nature’s Reflection reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nature’s Reflection?

Nature’s Reflection works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Nature’s Reflection?

Nature’s Reflection 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 Nature’s Reflection?

You can download Nature’s Reflection 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 Nature’s Reflection?

The hex code is #C5D4CD. In RGB it's 197, 212, 205, and in HSL it's 152°, 15%, 80%.

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