GREENS

Mint Intermezzo

#C5DCC6

RGB 197, 220, 198 · HSL 123°, 25%, 82% · CMYK 10, 0, 10, 14

Mint Intermezzo is #C5DCC6 in HEX — rgb(197, 220, 198), hsl(123°, 25%, 82%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 10%, 14%).

Mint Intermezzo pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 123°, 25%, 82%. 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#C5DCC6

RGB197, 220, 198

HSL123°, 25%, 82%

HSV123°, 10%, 86%

CMYK10, 0, 10, 14

Decimal12967110

CSS RGBrgb(197, 220, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(123, 25%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Afternoon DE5639

ΔE 0.7 · #C6DCC7

Vista Paint

Vineyard Green C-733

ΔE 1.3 · #C1DBC6

IKEA

IKEA046 46

ΔE 1.7 · #C3DCC9

Hallman-Lindsay

Vineyard Green 734

ΔE 1.7 · #C1DCC8

Dulux

Spring Burst S23E1

ΔE 1.8 · #CAE0C8

Behr

Riverdale N410-3

ΔE 2 · #BED8C2

Benjamin Moore

Pure 638

ΔE 2.3 · #C5DECC

Sherwin-Williams

Jocular Green SW6736

ΔE 2.4 · #CCE2CA

Kilz

Budding Green RG190-02

ΔE 2.9 · #C9E0C5

PPG

Dreamcatcher 1131-3

ΔE 3.2 · #C8DFC3

Valspar

Crocodile Dreams 5007-5A

ΔE 3.2 · #CCDFC4

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 4 · #CDD9C2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.4 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 8.1 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 10.1 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 13.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C5DCC6

#DDC6DB

Analogous

#D0DDC6

#C5DCC6

#C6DDD2

Triadic

#C5DCC6

#C7C6DD

#DDC7C6

Split-Complementary

#C5DCC6

#D2C6DD

#DDC6D0

Tetradic

#C5DCC6

#C6D0DD

#DDC6DB

#DDD2C6

Monochromatic

#66A369

#96C098

#C5DCC6

#EFF5EF

Rectangle

#C5DCC6

#C6DBDD

#DDC6DB

#DDC7C6

Compound

#C5DCC6

#C6DDD2

#DDC6DB

#DDC6D0

Variations

Lighter

#D1E3D2

#DEE9DE

#ECF2EC

Darker

#90BE93

#539357

#305632

Saturation

#CED5CE

#C6DDC7

#B4EEB7

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5DCC6

#D6D3C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5DCC6

#D8D8C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5DCC6

#C8D8D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mint Intermezzo 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

#D3D2B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5DCC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0D7D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#C59EC3

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: #C5DCC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5DCC6;

CSS Variable

--color-mint-intermezzo: #C5DCC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mint-intermezzo': '#C5DCC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5DCC6] text-[#C5DCC6]

SCSS

$mint-intermezzo: #C5DCC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5DCC6?

#C5DCC6 is Mint Intermezzo, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C5DCC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mint Intermezzo?

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

What colors pair well with Mint Intermezzo?

Mint Intermezzo 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 Mint Intermezzo?

You can download Mint Intermezzo 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 Mint Intermezzo?

The hex code is #C5DCC6. In RGB it's 197, 220, 198, and in HSL it's 123°, 25%, 82%.

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