GREENS

Greenish Beige

#C9D179

RGB 201, 209, 121 · HSL 65°, 49%, 65% · CMYK 4, 0, 42, 18

Greenish Beige is #C9D179 in HEX — rgb(201, 209, 121), hsl(65°, 49%, 65%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 42%, 18%).

Greenish Beige pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 49%, 65%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C9D179

RGB201, 209, 121

HSL65°, 49%, 65%

HSV65°, 42%, 82%

CMYK4, 0, 42, 18

Decimal13226361

CSS RGBrgb(201, 209, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 49%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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ΔE 2 · #CDD47F

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ΔE 3.8 · #C3CD7C

Dulux

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ΔE 4.3 · #D4DD86

Valspar

Green Tea 6008-8A

ΔE 4.8 · #CDD170

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 5 · #BEC675

Benjamin Moore

Pear 2028-40

ΔE 5.3 · #C4D270

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Sorbet DE5550

ΔE 6.2 · #CFDD7B

Sherwin-Williams

Primavera SW9031

ΔE 6.6 · #D2D083

Behr

Corn Husk Green 400D-4

ΔE 6.9 · #CBE085

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 7.7 · #C7DF89

Kilz

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ΔE 7.8 · #E0E491

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 13.5 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 17 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 20.7 · #F2D964

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 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

#C9D179

#817AD1

Analogous

#D1AD7A

#C9D179

#9ED17A

Triadic

#C9D179

#7ACAD1

#D17ACA

Split-Complementary

#C9D179

#7A9ED1

#AD7AD1

Tetradic

#C9D179

#7AD1AD

#817AD1

#D17A9E

Monochromatic

#7E852E

#B4BE41

#C9D179

#E1E5B3

#F7F8EC

Rectangle

#C9D179

#7AD181

#817AD1

#D17ACA

Compound

#C9D179

#9ED17A

#817AD1

#AD7AD1

Variations

Lighter

#D5DB95

#DCE0B3

#E9EAD5

Darker

#B9C446

#848C2A

#4E5317

Saturation

#B1B399

#CAD17A

#DDE863

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9D179

#D7C87B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9D179

#D0D089

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9D179

#CFC6CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Greenish Beige 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

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How it looks under different light

#D6C976

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9D179

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CE9A

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.

#655DBC

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: #C9D179;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9D179;

CSS Variable

--color-greenish-beige: #C9D179;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greenish-beige': '#C9D179' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9D179] text-[#C9D179]

SCSS

$greenish-beige: #C9D179;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9D179?

#C9D179 is Greenish Beige, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C9D179 warm or cool?

Greenish Beige reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Greenish Beige?

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

What colors pair well with Greenish Beige?

Greenish Beige 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 Greenish Beige?

You can download Greenish Beige 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 Greenish Beige?

The hex code is #C9D179. In RGB it's 201, 209, 121, and in HSL it's 65°, 49%, 65%.

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