GREENS

Green

#C5E09F

RGB 197, 224, 159 · HSL 85°, 51%, 75% · CMYK 12, 0, 29, 12

Green is #C5E09F in HEX — rgb(197, 224, 159), hsl(85°, 51%, 75%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 29%, 12%).

Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 85°, 51%, 75%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C5E09F

RGB197, 224, 159

HSL85°, 51%, 75%

HSV85°, 29%, 88%

CMYK12, 0, 29, 12

Decimal12968095

CSS RGBrgb(197, 224, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(85, 51%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sap Green M350-3

ΔE 1.5 · #C4DD9E

Vista Paint

Snappy Green K-355

ΔE 1.7 · #C7DE9C

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Lime 771

ΔE 1.8 · #C1DB9A

Dulux

Cactus Spike S21G3

ΔE 2.2 · #C3E0A3

Dunn-Edwards

Field Day DE5577

ΔE 2.8 · #C5E6A4

Kilz

Tree Line LG240-01

ΔE 3.4 · #CADF99

Valspar

Spring Lawn 6006-9C

ΔE 3.5 · #D0E4A5

Benjamin Moore

Citron 410

ΔE 3.8 · #D2E9A6

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 3.8 · #B9D696

PPG

Faith 1221-4

ΔE 4.9 · #D5EBAC

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 6.6 · #DBE8A7

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 9.1 · #C5CD8F

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 9.7 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 12.1 · #E0DEA6

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 18.1 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 20.6 · #D0C092

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C5E09F

#BA9FE0

Analogous

#E0DA9F

#C5E09F

#A4E09F

Triadic

#C5E09F

#9FC5E0

#E09FC5

Split-Complementary

#C5E09F

#9FA4E0

#DA9FE0

Tetradic

#C5E09F

#9FE0DA

#BA9FE0

#E09FA4

Monochromatic

#7DAD38

#A2CD65

#C5E09F

#E8F3D8

#F3F9EC

Rectangle

#C5E09F

#9FE0BA

#BA9FE0

#E09FC5

Compound

#C5E09F

#A4E09F

#BA9FE0

#DA9FE0

Variations

Lighter

#D0E6B2

#DCE9C8

#EAF1E1

Darker

#A2D062

#73A42E

#436119

Saturation

#C1C9B5

#C5E09F

#C7EF8F

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5E09F

#DDD2A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5E09F

#DCDCA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5E09F

#CBD7DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green 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

#D3D592

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5E09F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0DAB7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#9C7ACB

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: #C5E09F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5E09F;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #C5E09F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#C5E09F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5E09F] text-[#C5E09F]

SCSS

$green: #C5E09F;

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#BFE8AA · ΔE 5.7

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#CDDFA7 · ΔE 5.7

Sounds of Nature

#B7E3A0 · ΔE 6.3

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#D9E8A1 · ΔE 6.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5E09F?

#C5E09F is Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C5E09F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

Green 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 Green?

You can download Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #C5E09F. In RGB it's 197, 224, 159, and in HSL it's 85°, 51%, 75%.

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