GREENS

Budding

#C9D1B8

RGB 201, 209, 184 · HSL 79°, 21%, 77% · CMYK 4, 0, 12, 18

Budding is #C9D1B8 in HEX — rgb(201, 209, 184), hsl(79°, 21%, 77%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 12%, 18%).

Budding pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 79°, 21%, 77%. 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#C9D1B8

RGB201, 209, 184

HSL79°, 21%, 77%

HSV79°, 12%, 82%

CMYK4, 0, 12, 18

Decimal13226424

CSS RGBrgb(201, 209, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(79, 21%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Budding CSP-790

Exact match

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 1.1 · #C9CFB5

Behr

Dune Grass N340-2

ΔE 1.1 · #CAD1B6

Vista Paint

Water Magic K-901

ΔE 1.8 · #C4CCB3

Kilz

Palo Verde TB-72

ΔE 1.8 · #CED3BC

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 2.2 · #CCD0BA

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 2.3 · #C8D4BE

Dulux

Green Ash S20B1

ΔE 2.5 · #CDD2BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Perspective 749

ΔE 2.5 · #C5D0B3

PPG

Pickling Spice 1122-3

ΔE 2.9 · #CFD2B5

Valspar

Olive White 6005-3A

ΔE 3 · #CFCFB6

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 3.1 · #CDCDB4

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Mist DE5534

ΔE 3.7 · #D5D8BC

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 6.2 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.9 · #CDCECD

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

Reads as a neutral 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

#C9D1B8

#C0B8D1

Analogous

#D1CCB8

#C9D1B8

#BDD1B8

Triadic

#C9D1B8

#B8C9D1

#D1B8C9

Split-Complementary

#C9D1B8

#B8BDD1

#CCB8D1

Tetradic

#C9D1B8

#B8D1CC

#C0B8D1

#D1B8BD

Monochromatic

#81915F

#A6B28A

#C9D1B8

#ECEFE6

#F3F5F0

Rectangle

#C9D1B8

#B8D1C0

#C0B8D1

#D1B8C9

Compound

#C9D1B8

#BDD1B8

#C0B8D1

#CCB8D1

Variations

Lighter

#D4DAC6

#DEE2D6

#ECEDE7

Darker

#A5B387

#758553

#444E30

Saturation

#C6C8C1

#C9D1B8

#D1E8A1

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9D1B8

#D1CCB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9D1B8

#D0D0BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9D1B8

#CBCDCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Budding 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

#D6C9A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9D1B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CEC9

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9F91BD

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: #C9D1B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9D1B8;

CSS Variable

--color-budding: #C9D1B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'budding': '#C9D1B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9D1B8] text-[#C9D1B8]

SCSS

$budding: #C9D1B8;

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#CAD7C0 · ΔE 2.8

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#C8CAB2 · ΔE 3.1

Hancock Green

#D4DABF · ΔE 3.5

Pine Barrens

#CFDAC4 · ΔE 3.7

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#C3C7B1 · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9D1B8?

#C9D1B8 is Budding, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C9D1B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Budding?

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

What colors pair well with Budding?

Budding 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 Budding?

You can download Budding 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 Budding?

The hex code is #C9D1B8. In RGB it's 201, 209, 184, and in HSL it's 79°, 21%, 77%.

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