GREENS

Pure

#C5DECC

RGB 197, 222, 204 · HSL 137°, 27%, 82% · CMYK 11, 0, 8, 13

Pure is #C5DECC in HEX — rgb(197, 222, 204), hsl(137°, 27%, 82%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 8%, 13%).

Pure pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 137°, 27%, 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#C5DECC

RGB197, 222, 204

HSL137°, 27%, 82%

HSV137°, 11%, 87%

CMYK11, 0, 8, 13

Decimal12967628

CSS RGBrgb(197, 222, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(137, 27%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pure 638

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA046 46

ΔE 0.9 · #C3DCC9

Dulux

Green Wash S24D1

ΔE 1.3 · #C6DDCD

Hallman-Lindsay

Vineyard Green 734

ΔE 1.6 · #C1DCC8

PPG

Solitaire 1132-2

ΔE 1.6 · #C6DECF

Vista Paint

Whisper of Pine K-309

ΔE 1.7 · #C9E2CE

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Afternoon DE5639

ΔE 2 · #C6DCC7

Kilz

Restful Retreat TB-62

ΔE 2.8 · #CEE0CF

Valspar

Mint Gala 6001-7B

ΔE 2.9 · #C1E2D1

Behr

Riverdale N410-3

ΔE 3.2 · #BED8C2

Sherwin-Williams

Mint Condition SW6743

ΔE 3.4 · #D1E3D2

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 5.4 · #CDD9C2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 5.7 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 7.6 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 9.7 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#C5DECC

#DDC5D6

Analogous

#CADDC5

#C5DECC

#C5DDD8

Triadic

#C5DECC

#CCC5DD

#DDCCC5

Split-Complementary

#C5DECC

#D8C5DD

#DDC5CA

Tetradic

#C5DECC

#C5CADD

#DDC5D6

#DDD8C5

Monochromatic

#64A676

#94C2A1

#C5DECC

#EFF6F1

Rectangle

#C5DECC

#C5D6DD

#DDC5D6

#DDCCC5

Compound

#C5DECC

#C5DDD8

#DDC5D6

#DDC5CA

Variations

Lighter

#D0E4D6

#DDEAE1

#ECF2EE

Darker

#8EC09D

#519564

#2E583A

Saturation

#CDD5CF

#C5DDCC

#B4EEC4

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5DECC

#D6D4CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5DECC

#DADACE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5DECC

#C7DBDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pure 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

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How it looks under different light

#D3D3B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5DECC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0D8D8

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.

#C59EBA

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: #C5DECC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5DECC;

CSS Variable

--color-pure: #C5DECC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pure': '#C5DECC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5DECC] text-[#C5DECC]

SCSS

$pure: #C5DECC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5DECC?

#C5DECC is Pure, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C5DECC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pure?

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

What colors pair well with Pure?

Pure 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 Pure?

You can download Pure 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 Pure?

The hex code is #C5DECC. In RGB it's 197, 222, 204, and in HSL it's 137°, 27%, 82%.

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