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Green Gaze

#C7C3A8

RGB 199, 195, 168 · HSL 52°, 22%, 72% · CMYK 0, 2, 16, 22

Green Gaze is #C7C3A8 in HEX — rgb(199, 195, 168), hsl(52°, 22%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 16%, 22%).

Green Gaze pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 22%, 72%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C7C3A8

RGB199, 195, 168

HSL52°, 22%, 72%

HSV52°, 16%, 78%

CMYK0, 2, 16, 22

Decimal13091752

CSS RGBrgb(199, 195, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 22%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Garden Hedge C-377

ΔE 0.9 · #C8C2A8

Dulux

Cargo Green S17C2

ΔE 1.1 · #C8C4A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Hedge 378

ΔE 1.4 · #C7C1A8

PPG

Northern Landscape 1113-3 · 11-22

ΔE 1.8 · #C5C1A3

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Glass DEC775

ΔE 2.1 · #C7C4A5

Valspar

Bayou Shade 6006-3C

ΔE 2.1 · #C7C3A4

Benjamin Moore

Make CSP-1035

ΔE 2.4 · #CBC1A7

Behr

Cilantro Cream PPU9-18

ΔE 2.5 · #CECAAF

Sherwin-Williams

Cargo Pants SW7738

ΔE 3.4 · #CDC4AE

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.5 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.8 · #CAC4B0

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 3.8 · #CEC3AD

Kilz

California Avocado LG150-01

ΔE 4.1 · #C3C6A5

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.1 · #C7BBA3

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 4.8 · #D3CAB5

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C7C3A8

#A8ACC7

Analogous

#C7B3A8

#C7C3A8

#BCC7A8

Triadic

#C7C3A8

#A8C7C3

#C3A8C7

Split-Complementary

#C7C3A8

#A8BCC7

#B3A8C7

Tetradic

#C7C3A8

#A8C7B3

#A8ACC7

#C7A8BC

Monochromatic

#837C54

#A9A379

#C7C3A8

#E5E3D7

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#C7C3A8

#ACC7A8

#A8ACC7

#C3A8C7

Compound

#C7C3A8

#BCC7A8

#A8ACC7

#B3A8C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2CFB9

#DCDACC

#EAE9E2

Darker

#ACA57A

#7D774D

#4A462C

Saturation

#BCBBB3

#C7C3A8

#E3D88C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7C3A8

#C8C2A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7C3A8

#C4C4AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7C3A8

#C9BFC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Green Gaze brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D5BF99

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7C3A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2C4BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#838AB5

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: #C7C3A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7C3A8;

CSS Variable

--color-green-gaze: #C7C3A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-gaze': '#C7C3A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7C3A8] text-[#C7C3A8]

SCSS

$green-gaze: #C7C3A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7C3A8?

#C7C3A8 is Green Gaze, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C7C3A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Gaze?

Green Gaze works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Green Gaze?

Green Gaze pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Green Gaze?

You can download Green Gaze 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 Green Gaze?

The hex code is #C7C3A8. In RGB it's 199, 195, 168, and in HSL it's 52°, 22%, 72%.

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