GREENS

East of Eden

#C9DDBD

RGB 201, 221, 189 · HSL 98°, 32%, 80% · CMYK 9, 0, 14, 13

East of Eden is #C9DDBD in HEX — rgb(201, 221, 189), hsl(98°, 32%, 80%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 14%, 13%).

East of Eden pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 98°, 32%, 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#C9DDBD

RGB201, 221, 189

HSL98°, 32%, 80%

HSV98°, 14%, 87%

CMYK9, 0, 14, 13

Decimal13229501

CSS RGBrgb(201, 221, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(98, 32%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

East of Eden K-340

Exact match

Behr

Morning Zen S380-2

ΔE 1.7 · #CADFBC

Dulux

Bethany S21E1

ΔE 1.8 · #CBDBBD

Hallman-Lindsay

Creamy Mint 755

ΔE 1.8 · #CDDDBB

PPG

Dreamcatcher 1131-3

ΔE 2.4 · #C8DFC3

Valspar

Crocodile Dreams 5007-5A

ΔE 2.8 · #CCDFC4

Benjamin Moore

Pistachio 561

ΔE 3 · #CAE3C6

Kilz

Budding Green RG190-02

ΔE 3 · #C9E0C5

IKEA

IKEA077 77

ΔE 3.4 · #D3DFC1

Dunn-Edwards

Nature DE5590

ΔE 3.4 · #BFD5B3

Sherwin-Williams

Cucumber SW6722

ΔE 3.9 · #D3DFC3

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 4.6 · #D4E2C8

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 5.6 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 8.1 · #DBDAB6

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.1 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 16.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#C9DDBD

#D0BCDC

Analogous

#D8DCBC

#C9DDBD

#BCDCC0

Triadic

#C9DDBD

#BCC8DC

#DCBCC8

Split-Complementary

#C9DDBD

#C0BCDC

#DCBCD8

Tetradic

#C9DDBD

#BCD8DC

#D0BCDC

#DCC0BC

Monochromatic

#75A857

#9EC289

#C9DDBD

#F1F6EE

Rectangle

#C9DDBD

#BCDCD0

#D0BCDC

#DCBCC8

Compound

#C9DDBD

#BCDCC0

#D0BCDC

#DCBCD8

Variations

Lighter

#D3E3C9

#DEE9D8

#ECF1E9

Darker

#9BC284

#669849

#3B5929

Saturation

#CBD1C7

#C8DCBC

#C3EEAA

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9DDBD

#D9D4BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9DDBD

#DADAC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9DDBD

#CCD8DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

East of Eden 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

#D6D2A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9DDBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3D7CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#B397C4

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: #C9DDBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9DDBD;

CSS Variable

--color-east-of-eden: #C9DDBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'east-of-eden': '#C9DDBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9DDBD] text-[#C9DDBD]

SCSS

$east-of-eden: #C9DDBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9DDBD?

#C9DDBD is East of Eden, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C9DDBD warm or cool?

East of Eden reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with East of Eden?

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

What colors pair well with East of Eden?

East of Eden 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 East of Eden?

You can download East of Eden 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 East of Eden?

The hex code is #C9DDBD. In RGB it's 201, 221, 189, and in HSL it's 98°, 32%, 80%.

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