NEUTRALS

Shy Green

#C9CFC5

RGB 201, 207, 197 · HSL 96°, 9%, 79% · CMYK 3, 0, 5, 19

Shy Green is #C9CFC5 in HEX — rgb(201, 207, 197), hsl(96°, 9%, 79%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 5%, 19%).

Shy Green pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 96°, 9%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#C9CFC5

RGB201, 207, 197

HSL96°, 9%, 79%

HSV96°, 5%, 81%

CMYK3, 0, 5, 19

Decimal13225925

CSS RGBrgb(201, 207, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(96, 9%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shy Green MQ3-48

Exact match

Dulux

Cippolino S21A1

ΔE 0.7 · #C8CEC3

Valspar

Sparkling Sage 5005-3B

ΔE 0.8 · #CBD0C5

Sherwin-Williams

Pearl Gray SW0052

ΔE 1.2 · #CBCEC5

PPG

Bay Of Fundy 10-07

ΔE 1.3 · #CDD2C9

Vista Paint

Pale Loden C-439

ΔE 1.4 · #CED2C8

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 1.6 · #CBCDC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Loden 440

ΔE 1.6 · #CCD2CA

Benjamin Moore

Quiet 1563

ΔE 1.8 · #C8D0C9

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 2.3 · #C9CDBF

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 2.5 · #D1D1C6

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.5 · #C9CBBE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 2.9 · #C0CDC2

IKEA

IKEA151 151

ΔE 3.4 · #CCD7CA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.8 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C9CFC5

#CAC5CE

Analogous

#CDCEC5

#C9CFC5

#C5CEC6

Triadic

#C9CFC5

#C5C8CE

#CEC5C8

Split-Complementary

#C9CFC5

#C6C5CE

#CEC5CD

Tetradic

#C9CFC5

#C5CDCE

#CAC5CE

#CEC6C5

Monochromatic

#7B8872

#A2AB9B

#C9CFC5

#EFF1EE

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#C9CFC5

#C5CECA

#CAC5CE

#CEC5C8

Compound

#C9CFC5

#C5CEC6

#CAC5CE

#CEC5CD

Variations

Lighter

#D3D8D0

#DEE1DC

#ECEDEB

Darker

#9FAA98

#6D7A64

#3F473A

Saturation

#C9CBC8

#C8CEC5

#C4E7AC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9CFC5

#CECCC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9CFC5

#CECEC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9CFC5

#CACDCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Shy Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#D6C8AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9CFC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CDD3

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.

#AF96C0

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 · 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 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: #C9CFC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9CFC5;

CSS Variable

--color-shy-green: #C9CFC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shy-green': '#C9CFC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9CFC5] text-[#C9CFC5]

SCSS

$shy-green: #C9CFC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9CFC5?

#C9CFC5 is Shy Green, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C9CFC5 warm or cool?

Shy Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shy Green?

Shy Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Shy Green?

Shy Green pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Shy Green?

You can download Shy 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 Shy Green?

The hex code is #C9CFC5. In RGB it's 201, 207, 197, and in HSL it's 96°, 9%, 79%.

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