GREENS

French Limestone

#C9D6C2

RGB 201, 214, 194 · HSL 99°, 20%, 80% · CMYK 6, 0, 9, 16

French Limestone is #C9D6C2 in HEX — rgb(201, 214, 194), hsl(99°, 20%, 80%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 9%, 16%).

French Limestone pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 99°, 20%, 80%. 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#C9D6C2

RGB201, 214, 194

HSL99°, 20%, 80%

HSV99°, 9%, 84%

CMYK6, 0, 9, 16

Decimal13227714

CSS RGBrgb(201, 214, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(99, 20%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

French Limestone S22C1

ΔE 0.4 · #CAD6C2

Dunn-Edwards

Green Lane DE5653

ΔE 1.1 · #CAD6C4

Sherwin-Williams

Topiary Tint SW6449

ΔE 1.2 · #C8D8C4

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 1.3 · #C8D4BE

Benjamin Moore

Jack 442

ΔE 1.6 · #CCD9C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Turning Leaf 741

ΔE 1.7 · #CED9C3

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 1.9 · #CDD9C2

Vista Paint

Hawthorne C-1386

ΔE 1.9 · #C7D2BC

Behr

Comforting Gray BNC-04

ΔE 2.5 · #C4D1BA

PPG

Pale Moss Green 1121-3

ΔE 2.5 · #D0DBC4

Valspar

Spearmint Shale 5008-3B

ΔE 2.6 · #CBD2C0

Kilz

Palo Verde TB-72

ΔE 3.4 · #CED3BC

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 3.8 · #CCD0BA

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 5.6 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#C9D6C2

#CFC2D6

Analogous

#D3D6C2

#C9D6C2

#C2D6C5

Triadic

#C9D6C2

#C2C9D6

#D6C2C9

Split-Complementary

#C9D6C2

#C5C2D6

#D6C2D3

Tetradic

#C9D6C2

#C2D3D6

#CFC2D6

#D6C5C2

Monochromatic

#789966

#A0B894

#C9D6C2

#F1F5F0

Rectangle

#C9D6C2

#C2D6CF

#CFC2D6

#D6C2C9

Compound

#C9D6C2

#C2D6C5

#CFC2D6

#D6C2D3

Variations

Lighter

#D4DECE

#DFE6DB

#ECF0EB

Darker

#9DB690

#698958

#3D5032

Saturation

#CBCFC9

#C9D6C2

#C3EBAD

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9D6C2

#D3D0C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9D6C2

#D4D4C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9D6C2

#CBD3D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

French Limestone 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

#D6CDAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9D6C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3D2D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#B499C2

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: #C9D6C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9D6C2;

CSS Variable

--color-french-limestone: #C9D6C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-limestone': '#C9D6C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9D6C2] text-[#C9D6C2]

SCSS

$french-limestone: #C9D6C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9D6C2?

#C9D6C2 is French Limestone, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C9D6C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Limestone?

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

What colors pair well with French Limestone?

French Limestone 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 French Limestone?

You can download French Limestone 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 French Limestone?

The hex code is #C9D6C2. In RGB it's 201, 214, 194, and in HSL it's 99°, 20%, 80%.

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