GREENS

Ambrosia

#C6E1BC

RGB 198, 225, 188 · HSL 104°, 38%, 81% · CMYK 12, 0, 16, 12

Ambrosia is #C6E1BC in HEX — rgb(198, 225, 188), hsl(104°, 38%, 81%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 16%, 12%).

Ambrosia pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 104°, 38%, 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#C6E1BC

RGB198, 225, 188

HSL104°, 38%, 81%

HSV104°, 16%, 88%

CMYK12, 0, 16, 12

Decimal13033916

CSS RGBrgb(198, 225, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(104, 38%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Satin Green S22F2

ΔE 1.8 · #C8DFB8

Benjamin Moore

Pastel 548

ΔE 2.1 · #CAE7C1

Behr

Morning Zen S380-2

ΔE 2.4 · #CADFBC

Valspar

Jaded Lime 5008-5B

ΔE 2.8 · #C0DAB8

Vista Paint

Green Song C-761

ΔE 3.2 · #D1E9C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Song 762

ΔE 3.2 · #D1E9C4

Kilz

Polished Jade RG210-01

ΔE 3.4 · #BCDDBC

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 4 · #D4E7C3

PPG

Lime Sorbet 1225-4

ΔE 4.4 · #BEE5BE

Dunn-Edwards

Nature DE5590

ΔE 4.5 · #BFD5B3

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 5.9 · #B5D1AB

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 7.7 · #D4E2C8

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 9.2 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 10.4 · #DBDAB6

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 11.5 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 19.6 · #D0C092

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

#C6E1BC

#D7BCE1

Analogous

#D8E1BC

#C6E1BC

#BCE1C5

Triadic

#C6E1BC

#BCC6E1

#E1BCC6

Split-Complementary

#C6E1BC

#C5BCE1

#E1BCD8

Tetradic

#C6E1BC

#BCD8E1

#D7BCE1

#E1C5BC

Monochromatic

#6CB253

#99C987

#C6E1BC

#F0F7ED

Rectangle

#C6E1BC

#BCE1D7

#D7BCE1

#E1BCC6

Compound

#C6E1BC

#BCE1C5

#D7BCE1

#E1BCD8

Variations

Lighter

#D1E7CA

#DEEBD9

#ECF3EA

Darker

#95C981

#5BA142

#355F25

Saturation

#CCD4C9

#C6E1BC

#BFF0AD

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6E1BC

#DBD5BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6E1BC

#DDDDC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6E1BC

#CADBDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ambrosia 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

#D4D5A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6E1BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1DACC

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.

#BC96C9

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: #C6E1BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6E1BC;

CSS Variable

--color-ambrosia: #C6E1BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ambrosia': '#C6E1BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6E1BC] text-[#C6E1BC]

SCSS

$ambrosia: #C6E1BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6E1BC?

#C6E1BC is Ambrosia, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C6E1BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ambrosia?

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

What colors pair well with Ambrosia?

Ambrosia 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 Ambrosia?

You can download Ambrosia 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 Ambrosia?

The hex code is #C6E1BC. In RGB it's 198, 225, 188, and in HSL it's 104°, 38%, 81%.

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