GREENS

Marsh Fog

#C6D8C7

RGB 198, 216, 199 · HSL 123°, 19%, 81% · CMYK 8, 0, 8, 15

Marsh Fog is #C6D8C7 in HEX — rgb(198, 216, 199), hsl(123°, 19%, 81%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 8%, 15%).

Marsh Fog pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 123°, 19%, 81%. 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#C6D8C7

RGB198, 216, 199

HSL123°, 19%, 81%

HSV123°, 8%, 85%

CMYK8, 0, 8, 15

Decimal13031623

CSS RGBrgb(198, 216, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(123, 19%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Marsh Fog S23C1

ΔE 0.4 · #C5D7C6

Sherwin-Williams

Topiary Tint SW6449

ΔE 1.7 · #C8D8C4

Benjamin Moore

Jack 442

ΔE 2 · #CCD9C7

Dunn-Edwards

Garden Statue DE5646

ΔE 2 · #BFD4C4

PPG

Tenderness 1133-2

ΔE 2.4 · #C8DBCE

Valspar

Aloe Vera 5006-5B

ΔE 2.6 · #C6D8CC

IKEA

IKEA046 46

ΔE 2.8 · #C3DCC9

Kilz

Restful Retreat TB-62

ΔE 2.8 · #CEE0CF

Vista Paint

Tudor Grove K-878

ΔE 3.1 · #D1DECC

Behr

Heath Gray N380-2

ΔE 3.5 · #CAD8CD

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 3.6 · #C8D4BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Vineyard Green 734

ΔE 3.7 · #C1DCC8

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 3.8 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 5 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 9.3 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#C6D8C7

#D8C5D7

Analogous

#CED8C5

#C6D8C7

#C5D8CF

Triadic

#C6D8C7

#C6C5D8

#D8C6C5

Split-Complementary

#C6D8C7

#CFC5D8

#D8C5CE

Tetradic

#C6D8C7

#C5CED8

#D8C5D7

#D8CFC5

Monochromatic

#6A9A6D

#98B999

#C6D8C7

#F0F5F0

Rectangle

#C6D8C7

#C5D7D8

#D8C5D7

#D8C6C5

Compound

#C6D8C7

#C5D8CF

#D8C5D7

#D8C5CE

Variations

Lighter

#D1E0D2

#DDE7DE

#ECF0EC

Darker

#93B795

#5A895C

#345135

Saturation

#CCD1CC

#C5D8C6

#B2EBB5

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6D8C7

#D3D1C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6D8C7

#D5D5C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6D8C7

#C8D5D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Marsh Fog 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

#D4CFB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6D8C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1D4D5

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.

#C39CC1

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: #C6D8C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6D8C7;

CSS Variable

--color-marsh-fog: #C6D8C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marsh-fog': '#C6D8C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6D8C7] text-[#C6D8C7]

SCSS

$marsh-fog: #C6D8C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6D8C7?

#C6D8C7 is Marsh Fog, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C6D8C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marsh Fog?

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

What colors pair well with Marsh Fog?

Marsh Fog 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 Marsh Fog?

You can download Marsh Fog 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 Marsh Fog?

The hex code is #C6D8C7. In RGB it's 198, 216, 199, and in HSL it's 123°, 19%, 81%.

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