GREENS

Dancing Kite

#C8CC9E

RGB 200, 204, 158 · HSL 65°, 31%, 71% · CMYK 2, 0, 23, 20

Dancing Kite is #C8CC9E in HEX — rgb(200, 204, 158), hsl(65°, 31%, 71%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 23%, 20%).

Dancing Kite pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 31%, 71%. 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#C8CC9E

RGB200, 204, 158

HSL65°, 31%, 71%

HSV65°, 23%, 80%

CMYK2, 0, 23, 20

Decimal13159582

CSS RGBrgb(200, 204, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 31%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Dancing Kite 1119-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Peaceful CSP-830

ΔE 1.1 · #C9CCA0

Behr

Seasoned Salt S330-3

ΔE 1.7 · #CDCD9F

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 2.6 · #CBC99D

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 2.8 · #C7C896

Dulux

Honeydew S19E3

ΔE 2.8 · #C1CC9D

Vista Paint

English Countryside K-363

ΔE 2.9 · #C1CB9A

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Start 784

ΔE 2.9 · #CFD4A4

Dunn-Edwards

Trailing Vine DE5541

ΔE 3.2 · #CFD5A7

Valspar

Zen Garden 6001-5C

ΔE 3.5 · #C4CFA5

Kilz

Kiwi LG160-02

ΔE 3.8 · #BEC297

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 5.4 · #D8DBAC

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 7 · #C4C6A5

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.6 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 10.4 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 10.5 · #BEBD7F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#C8CC9E

#A29ECC

Analogous

#CCB99E

#C8CC9E

#B1CC9E

Triadic

#C8CC9E

#9EC8CC

#CC9EC8

Split-Complementary

#C8CC9E

#9EB1CC

#B99ECC

Tetradic

#C8CC9E

#9ECCB9

#A29ECC

#CC9EB1

Monochromatic

#848948

#ACB26C

#C8CC9E

#E5E6D0

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#C8CC9E

#9ECCA2

#A29ECC

#CC9EC8

Compound

#C8CC9E

#B1CC9E

#A29ECC

#B99ECC

Variations

Lighter

#D3D6B2

#DCDEC7

#EAEBE0

Darker

#AFB56D

#808642

#4B4F25

Saturation

#BBBCAE

#C8CC9E

#DDE585

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8CC9E

#D0C79F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8CC9E

#CBCBA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8CC9E

#CBC5C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dancing Kite 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

#D5C692

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8CC9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CBB6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#847FB5

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: #C8CC9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8CC9E;

CSS Variable

--color-dancing-kite: #C8CC9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dancing-kite': '#C8CC9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8CC9E] text-[#C8CC9E]

SCSS

$dancing-kite: #C8CC9E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8CC9E?

#C8CC9E is Dancing Kite, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C8CC9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dancing Kite?

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

What colors pair well with Dancing Kite?

Dancing Kite 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 Dancing Kite?

You can download Dancing Kite 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 Dancing Kite?

The hex code is #C8CC9E. In RGB it's 200, 204, 158, and in HSL it's 65°, 31%, 71%.

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