GREENS

Green Alabaster

#C9CCBA

RGB 201, 204, 186 · HSL 70°, 15%, 76% · CMYK 1, 0, 9, 20

Green Alabaster is #C9CCBA in HEX — rgb(201, 204, 186), hsl(70°, 15%, 76%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 9%, 20%).

Green Alabaster pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 15%, 76%. 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#C9CCBA

RGB201, 204, 186

HSL70°, 15%, 76%

HSV70°, 9%, 80%

CMYK1, 0, 9, 20

Decimal13225146

CSS RGBrgb(201, 204, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 15%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Green Alabaster S19B1

Exact match

PPG

Mix Or Match 1031-1

ΔE 1.1 · #CCCCBA

Benjamin Moore

Wind AF-465

ΔE 1.1 · #C8CBB7

Behr

Cavern Echo BXC-04

ΔE 1.4 · #CDCDBA

Sherwin-Williams

Liveable Green SW6176

ΔE 1.6 · #CECEBD

Dunn-Edwards

Glass Tile DE6262

ΔE 1.8 · #CDD0C0

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 2.2 · #C9CDBF

Valspar

Mint Glaze 5004-1B

ΔE 2.2 · #CACDBF

Vista Paint

Vintage Find K-894

ΔE 2.3 · #CFD2C1

Kilz

Silver Fern LG180-02

ΔE 2.3 · #D1D1BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Palatine 370

ΔE 2.4 · #C9C7B6

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 2.5 · #CCD0BA

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.7 · #C9CBBE

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 2.8 · #CFCEC0

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C9CCBA

#BCB9CB

Analogous

#CBC5B9

#C9CCBA

#BFCBB9

Triadic

#C9CCBA

#B9C8CB

#CBB9C8

Split-Complementary

#C9CCBA

#B9BFCB

#C5B9CB

Tetradic

#C9CCBA

#B9CBC5

#BCB9CB

#CBB9BF

Monochromatic

#818764

#A5AA8D

#C9CCBA

#EAEBE5

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#C9CCBA

#B9CBBC

#BCB9CB

#CBB9C8

Compound

#C9CCBA

#BFCBB9

#BCB9CB

#C5B9CB

Variations

Lighter

#D3D5C7

#DDDFD6

#EBECE7

Darker

#A6AB8B

#767C59

#454933

Saturation

#C4C5BF

#C8CBB9

#D9E59F

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9CCBA

#CDC9BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9CCBA

#CBCBBC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9CCBA

#CAC9CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Alabaster 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

#D6C6A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9CCBA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CBCB

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#968EBB

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: #C9CCBA;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9CCBA;

CSS Variable

--color-green-alabaster: #C9CCBA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-alabaster': '#C9CCBA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9CCBA] text-[#C9CCBA]

SCSS

$green-alabaster: #C9CCBA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9CCBA?

#C9CCBA is Green Alabaster, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C9CCBA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Alabaster?

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

What colors pair well with Green Alabaster?

Green Alabaster 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 Green Alabaster?

You can download Green Alabaster 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 Alabaster?

The hex code is #C9CCBA. In RGB it's 201, 204, 186, and in HSL it's 70°, 15%, 76%.

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