GREENS

Limestone Slate

#C5E0BD

RGB 197, 224, 189 · HSL 106°, 36%, 81% · CMYK 12, 0, 16, 12

Limestone Slate is #C5E0BD in HEX — rgb(197, 224, 189), hsl(106°, 36%, 81%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 16%, 12%).

Limestone Slate pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 106°, 36%, 81%. 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#C5E0BD

RGB197, 224, 189

HSL106°, 36%, 81%

HSV106°, 16%, 88%

CMYK12, 0, 16, 12

Decimal12968125

CSS RGBrgb(197, 224, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(106, 36%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Soft Lumen S23F2

ΔE 1.7 · #BFDDBA

Valspar

Jaded Lime 5008-5B

ΔE 2.1 · #C0DAB8

Behr

Morning Zen S380-2

ΔE 2.2 · #CADFBC

Benjamin Moore

Cucumber 562

ΔE 2.3 · #C1DFC0

Kilz

Polished Jade RG210-01

ΔE 2.7 · #BCDDBC

Vista Paint

East of Eden K-340

ΔE 3 · #C9DDBD

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Song 762

ΔE 3.6 · #D1E9C4

PPG

Dreamcatcher 1131-3

ΔE 4 · #C8DFC3

Dunn-Edwards

Nature DE5590

ΔE 4 · #BFD5B3

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 4.2 · #D4E7C3

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 5.8 · #B5D1AB

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 7 · #D4E2C8

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 8.4 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 10.4 · #DBDAB6

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 12.4 · #BDECB6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 19.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#C5E0BD

#D8BDE0

Analogous

#D7E0BD

#C5E0BD

#BDE0C6

Triadic

#C5E0BD

#BDC5E0

#E0BDC5

Split-Complementary

#C5E0BD

#C6BDE0

#E0BDD7

Tetradic

#C5E0BD

#BDD7E0

#D8BDE0

#E0C6BD

Monochromatic

#6AAF55

#98C889

#C5E0BD

#F0F7EE

Rectangle

#C5E0BD

#BDE0D8

#D8BDE0

#E0BDC5

Compound

#C5E0BD

#BDE0C6

#D8BDE0

#E0BDD7

Variations

Lighter

#D1E6CA

#DDEBD9

#ECF2EA

Darker

#93C783

#5A9F45

#345D27

Saturation

#CCD4C9

#C5E0BD

#BDEFAE

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5E0BD

#DAD4BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5E0BD

#DCDCC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5E0BD

#C9DADD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Limestone Slate 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

#D3D5A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5E0BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0DACD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#BD97C8

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: #C5E0BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5E0BD;

CSS Variable

--color-limestone-slate: #C5E0BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'limestone-slate': '#C5E0BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5E0BD] text-[#C5E0BD]

SCSS

$limestone-slate: #C5E0BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5E0BD?

#C5E0BD is Limestone Slate, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C5E0BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Limestone Slate?

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

What colors pair well with Limestone Slate?

Limestone Slate 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 Limestone Slate?

You can download Limestone Slate 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 Limestone Slate?

The hex code is #C5E0BD. In RGB it's 197, 224, 189, and in HSL it's 106°, 36%, 81%.

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