GREENS

Delta Mint

#C5E6CF

RGB 197, 230, 207 · HSL 138°, 40%, 84% · CMYK 14, 0, 10, 10

Delta Mint is #C5E6CF in HEX — rgb(197, 230, 207), hsl(138°, 40%, 84%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 10%, 10%).

Delta Mint pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 138°, 40%, 84%. 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#C5E6CF

RGB197, 230, 207

HSL138°, 40%, 84%

HSV138°, 14%, 90%

CMYK14, 0, 10, 10

Decimal12969679

CSS RGBrgb(197, 230, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(138, 40%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Mint Smoothie DE5667

ΔE 1 · #C5E6D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Leaves Of Spring 721

ΔE 1.6 · #C5E6CC

Dulux

Martian Moon S25F1

ΔE 1.8 · #C3E9D2

Behr

Valley Mist 460E-2

ΔE 1.8 · #CAE8D3

Vista Paint

Leaves of Spring C-720

ΔE 2.2 · #C7E6CB

PPG

Sweet Pea 1227-2

ΔE 2.2 · #C4EAD5

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 3.3 · #BAE0CC

Valspar

Mint Gala 6001-7B

ΔE 3.4 · #C1E2D1

Benjamin Moore

Mountainview 583

ΔE 3.5 · #C8EAD9

Sherwin-Williams

Jocular Green SW6736

ΔE 3.9 · #CCE2CA

Kilz

Budding Green RG190-02

ΔE 4.3 · #C9E0C5

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 6.8 · #D4E2C8

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 8 · #CDD9C2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 11.5 · #E7EBDA

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 11.9 · #C0CDC2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 15.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#C5E6CF

#E7C6DD

Analogous

#CCE7C6

#C5E6CF

#C6E7E0

Triadic

#C5E6CF

#D0C6E7

#E7D0C6

Split-Complementary

#C5E6CF

#E0C6E7

#E7C6CC

Tetradic

#C5E6CF

#C6CCE7

#E7C6DD

#E7E0C6

Monochromatic

#5BB977

#90D0A3

#C5E6CF

#EDF7F0

Rectangle

#C5E6CF

#C6DDE7

#E7C6DD

#E7D0C6

Compound

#C5E6CF

#C6E7E0

#E7C6DD

#E7C6CC

Variations

Lighter

#D1EBD9

#DEEFE3

#EDF5EF

Darker

#88CE9D

#42AA61

#256438

Saturation

#D1DBD4

#C6E7D0

#BAF3CB

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5E6CF

#DCD9D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5E6CF

#E1E1D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5E6CF

#C8E2E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Delta Mint 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

#D3D9B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5E6CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0DEDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#CF9DC0

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: #C5E6CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5E6CF;

CSS Variable

--color-delta-mint: #C5E6CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delta-mint': '#C5E6CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5E6CF] text-[#C5E6CF]

SCSS

$delta-mint: #C5E6CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5E6CF?

#C5E6CF is Delta Mint, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C5E6CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delta Mint?

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

What colors pair well with Delta Mint?

Delta Mint 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 Delta Mint?

You can download Delta Mint 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 Delta Mint?

The hex code is #C5E6CF. In RGB it's 197, 230, 207, and in HSL it's 138°, 40%, 84%.

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