GREENS

Katsura

#C9E3CB

RGB 201, 227, 203 · HSL 125°, 32%, 84% · CMYK 11, 0, 11, 11

Katsura is #C9E3CB in HEX — rgb(201, 227, 203), hsl(125°, 32%, 84%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 11%, 11%).

Katsura pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 125°, 32%, 84%. 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#C9E3CB

RGB201, 227, 203

HSL125°, 32%, 84%

HSV125°, 11%, 89%

CMYK11, 0, 11, 11

Decimal13231051

CSS RGBrgb(201, 227, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(125, 32%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Katsura S24F1

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Jocular Green SW6736

ΔE 1.4 · #CCE2CA

Behr

Frosted Sage N400-2

ΔE 1.5 · #C7E4CA

Benjamin Moore

Light 2034-60

ΔE 1.9 · #D0E7CF

Vista Paint

Whisper of Pine K-309

ΔE 2.1 · #C9E2CE

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Moss DE5610

ΔE 2.1 · #CCE1C7

Kilz

Budding Green RG190-02

ΔE 2.1 · #C9E0C5

PPG

Dreamcatcher 1131-3

ΔE 2.7 · #C8DFC3

Valspar

Minty Fresh 6002-7A

ΔE 2.7 · #D1EAD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Leaves Of Spring 721

ΔE 2.7 · #C5E6CC

IKEA

IKEA046 46

ΔE 3.5 · #C3DCC9

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 4.4 · #D4E2C8

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 5.6 · #CDD9C2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 9.9 · #E7EBDA

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 10.5 · #C0CDC2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 14.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C9E3CB

#E3C9E1

Analogous

#D4E3C9

#C9E3CB

#C9E3D8

Triadic

#C9E3CB

#CBC9E3

#E3CBC9

Split-Complementary

#C9E3CB

#D8C9E3

#E3C9D4

Tetradic

#C9E3CB

#C9D4E3

#E3C9E1

#E3D8C9

Monochromatic

#64AF6A

#97C99B

#C9E3CB

#EEF6EF

Rectangle

#C9E3CB

#C9E1E3

#E3C9E1

#E3CBC9

Compound

#C9E3CB

#C9E3D8

#E3C9E1

#E3C9D4

Variations

Lighter

#D4E9D6

#E0EDE1

#EEF4EE

Darker

#8FC794

#4C9F53

#2B5E30

Saturation

#D2DAD3

#C9E3CB

#BBF1C0

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9E3CB

#DCD8CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9E3CB

#DFDFCE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9E3CB

#CCDFE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Katsura 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

#D6D7B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9E3CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3DCD8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#CAA2C7

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #C9E3CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9E3CB;

CSS Variable

--color-katsura: #C9E3CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'katsura': '#C9E3CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9E3CB] text-[#C9E3CB]

SCSS

$katsura: #C9E3CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9E3CB?

#C9E3CB is Katsura, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C9E3CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Katsura?

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

What colors pair well with Katsura?

Katsura 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 Katsura?

You can download Katsura 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 Katsura?

The hex code is #C9E3CB. In RGB it's 201, 227, 203, and in HSL it's 125°, 32%, 84%.

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