GREENS

Bamboo White

#C6CFAD

RGB 198, 207, 173 · HSL 76°, 26%, 75% · CMYK 4, 0, 16, 19

Bamboo White is #C6CFAD in HEX — rgb(198, 207, 173), hsl(76°, 26%, 75%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 16%, 19%).

Bamboo White pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 76°, 26%, 75%. 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#C6CFAD

RGB198, 207, 173

HSL76°, 26%, 75%

HSV76°, 16%, 81%

CMYK4, 0, 16, 19

Decimal13029293

CSS RGBrgb(198, 207, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(76, 26%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bamboo White S19D2

ΔE 0.4 · #C7CFAD

Benjamin Moore

Spring 486

ΔE 1.5 · #C8CEAE

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Hills DE5569

ΔE 1.8 · #C5D2B1

Sherwin-Williams

Bonsai Tint SW6436

ΔE 2 · #C5D1B2

Vista Paint

Perspective C-748

ΔE 2.3 · #C5D0B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Perspective 749

ΔE 2.8 · #C5D0B3

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 3 · #D0D3B2

Valspar

True Bliss 6004-5B

ΔE 3 · #CFD7B4

PPG

Quaking Grass 1121-4

ΔE 3.5 · #BBC6A4

Kilz

California Avocado LG150-01

ΔE 3.6 · #C3C6A5

Behr

Sand Fossil 770C-3

ΔE 3.7 · #D2D3B0

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 3.8 · #C4C6A5

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 4.8 · #C1D0A6

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 6.7 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.9 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#C6CFAD

#B8AFD0

Analogous

#D0C8AF

#C6CFAD

#B6D0AF

Triadic

#C6CFAD

#AFC7D0

#D0AFC7

Split-Complementary

#C6CFAD

#AFB6D0

#C8AFD0

Tetradic

#C6CFAD

#AFD0C8

#B8AFD0

#D0AFB6

Monochromatic

#819155

#A5B47E

#C6CFAD

#E9ECDF

#F4F6EF

Rectangle

#C6CFAD

#AFD0B8

#B8AFD0

#D0AFC7

Compound

#C6CFAD

#B6D0AF

#B8AFD0

#C8AFD0

Variations

Lighter

#D2D9BF

#DDE1D0

#EBEDE5

Darker

#A6B57D

#77874B

#464F2B

Saturation

#C2C4BA

#C7D0AF

#D2E797

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6CFAD

#D0C9AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6CFAD

#CECEB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6CFAD

#C9CACD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bamboo White 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

#D4C89D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6CFAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1CDC1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#988BBA

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: #C6CFAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6CFAD;

CSS Variable

--color-bamboo-white: #C6CFAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bamboo-white': '#C6CFAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6CFAD] text-[#C6CFAD]

SCSS

$bamboo-white: #C6CFAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6CFAD?

#C6CFAD is Bamboo White, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C6CFAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bamboo White?

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

What colors pair well with Bamboo White?

Bamboo White 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 Bamboo White?

You can download Bamboo White 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 Bamboo White?

The hex code is #C6CFAD. In RGB it's 198, 207, 173, and in HSL it's 76°, 26%, 75%.

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