GREENS

Apothecary Jar

#C6D6C4

RGB 198, 214, 196 · HSL 113°, 18%, 80% · CMYK 7, 0, 8, 16

Apothecary Jar is #C6D6C4 in HEX — rgb(198, 214, 196), hsl(113°, 18%, 80%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 8%, 16%).

Apothecary Jar pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 113°, 18%, 80%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C6D6C4

RGB198, 214, 196

HSL113°, 18%, 80%

HSV113°, 8%, 84%

CMYK7, 0, 8, 16

Decimal13031108

CSS RGBrgb(198, 214, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(113, 18%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Marsh Fog S23C1

ΔE 0.9 · #C5D7C6

Sherwin-Williams

Topiary Tint SW6449

ΔE 1.2 · #C8D8C4

Dunn-Edwards

Green Lane DE5653

ΔE 1.5 · #CAD6C4

Benjamin Moore

Jack 442

ΔE 1.7 · #CCD9C7

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 2.6 · #C8D4BE

PPG

St. Augustine 1130-3

ΔE 3 · #D0DDCC

Vista Paint

Hawthorne C-1386

ΔE 3 · #C7D2BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Turning Leaf 741

ΔE 3 · #CED9C3

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 3.2 · #CDD9C2

IKEA

IKEA151 151

ΔE 3.3 · #CCD7CA

Behr

Comforting Gray BNC-04

ΔE 3.3 · #C4D1BA

Valspar

Aloe Vera 5006-5B

ΔE 3.3 · #C6D8CC

Kilz

Restful Retreat TB-62

ΔE 3.6 · #CEE0CF

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 4.8 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 9.5 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#C6D6C4

#D3C3D5

Analogous

#CED5C3

#C6D6C4

#C3D5CA

Triadic

#C6D6C4

#C3C5D5

#D5C3C5

Split-Complementary

#C6D6C4

#CAC3D5

#D5C3CE

Tetradic

#C6D6C4

#C3CED5

#D3C3D5

#D5CAC3

Monochromatic

#6E9669

#99B696

#C6D6C4

#F0F5F0

Rectangle

#C6D6C4

#C3D5D3

#D3C3D5

#D5C3C5

Compound

#C6D6C4

#C3D5CA

#D3C3D5

#D5C3CE

Variations

Lighter

#D1DECF

#DDE5DC

#EBEFEB

Darker

#96B592

#5F865A

#374F34

Saturation

#CACFC9

#C5D5C3

#B5EAAE

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6D6C4

#D2CFC5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6D6C4

#D3D3C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6D6C4

#C8D3D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Apothecary Jar 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

#D4CDAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6D6C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1D2D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BD99C2

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 · 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 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: #C6D6C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6D6C4;

CSS Variable

--color-apothecary-jar: #C6D6C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apothecary-jar': '#C6D6C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6D6C4] text-[#C6D6C4]

SCSS

$apothecary-jar: #C6D6C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6D6C4?

#C6D6C4 is Apothecary Jar, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C6D6C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apothecary Jar?

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

What colors pair well with Apothecary Jar?

Apothecary Jar 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 Apothecary Jar?

You can download Apothecary Jar 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 Apothecary Jar?

The hex code is #C6D6C4. In RGB it's 198, 214, 196, and in HSL it's 113°, 18%, 80%.

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