GREENS

Wishful Green

#C8E2CC

RGB 200, 226, 204 · HSL 129°, 31%, 84% · CMYK 12, 0, 10, 11

Wishful Green is #C8E2CC in HEX — rgb(200, 226, 204), hsl(129°, 31%, 84%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 10%, 11%).

Wishful Green pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 129°, 31%, 84%. 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#C8E2CC

RGB200, 226, 204

HSL129°, 31%, 84%

HSV129°, 12%, 89%

CMYK12, 0, 10, 11

Decimal13165260

CSS RGBrgb(200, 226, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(129, 31%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Whisper of Pine K-309

ΔE 1.1 · #C9E2CE

Dulux

Katsura S24F1

ΔE 1.1 · #C9E3CB

Sherwin-Williams

Jocular Green SW6736

ΔE 1.7 · #CCE2CA

Behr

Flora N390-2

ΔE 2.3 · #D0E5CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Vineyard Green 734

ΔE 2.4 · #C1DCC8

Benjamin Moore

Light 2034-60

ΔE 2.4 · #D0E7CF

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Afternoon DE5639

ΔE 2.4 · #C6DCC7

IKEA

IKEA046 46

ΔE 2.5 · #C3DCC9

Kilz

Budding Green RG190-02

ΔE 2.9 · #C9E0C5

Valspar

Minty Fresh 6002-7A

ΔE 2.9 · #D1EAD3

PPG

Herbal Mist 1131-2

ΔE 3.3 · #D2E6D3

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 4.8 · #D4E2C8

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 5.5 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 9.7 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 9.7 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 13.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#C8E2CC

#E3CADF

Analogous

#D2E3CA

#C8E2CC

#CAE3DA

Triadic

#C8E2CC

#CDCAE3

#E3CDCA

Split-Complementary

#C8E2CC

#DACAE3

#E3CAD2

Tetradic

#C8E2CC

#CAD2E3

#E3CADF

#E3DACA

Monochromatic

#65AE70

#97C89F

#C8E2CC

#EEF6EF

Rectangle

#C8E2CC

#CADFE3

#E3CADF

#E3CDCA

Compound

#C8E2CC

#CAE3DA

#E3CADF

#E3CAD2

Variations

Lighter

#D4E8D7

#E0EDE2

#EEF4EF

Darker

#90C798

#4E9E5A

#2C5D33

Saturation

#D2DAD4

#CAE3CD

#BBF1C3

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8E2CC

#DBD8CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8E2CC

#DEDECF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8E2CC

#CBDEDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Wishful Green 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

#D5D6B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8E2CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3DBD8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#C9A3C4

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: #C8E2CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8E2CC;

CSS Variable

--color-wishful-green: #C8E2CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wishful-green': '#C8E2CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8E2CC] text-[#C8E2CC]

SCSS

$wishful-green: #C8E2CC;

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#C9E2C5 · ΔE 3.7

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#C7DDCD · ΔE 3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8E2CC?

#C8E2CC is Wishful Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C8E2CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wishful Green?

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

What colors pair well with Wishful Green?

Wishful Green 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 Wishful Green?

You can download Wishful Green 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 Wishful Green?

The hex code is #C8E2CC. In RGB it's 200, 226, 204, and in HSL it's 129°, 31%, 84%.

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