GREENS

Dune Grass

#CAD1B6

RGB 202, 209, 182 · HSL 76°, 23%, 77% · CMYK 3, 0, 13, 18

Dune Grass is #CAD1B6 in HEX — rgb(202, 209, 182), hsl(76°, 23%, 77%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 13%, 18%).

Dune Grass pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 76°, 23%, 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#CAD1B6

RGB202, 209, 182

HSL76°, 23%, 77%

HSV76°, 13%, 82%

CMYK3, 0, 13, 18

Decimal13291958

CSS RGBrgb(202, 209, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(76, 23%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dune Grass N340-2

Exact match

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 0.9 · #C9CFB5

Benjamin Moore

Budding CSP-790

ΔE 1.1 · #C9D1B8

PPG

Pickling Spice 1122-3

ΔE 1.9 · #CFD2B5

Vista Paint

Foresta K-909

ΔE 2 · #C4D0B5

Hallman-Lindsay

Perspective 749

ΔE 2 · #C5D0B3

Kilz

Palo Verde TB-72

ΔE 2.4 · #CED3BC

Dulux

Celery Satin S19D1

ΔE 2.5 · #D0D8BD

Valspar

Olive White 6005-3A

ΔE 2.8 · #CFCFB6

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 2.9 · #CCD0BA

Sherwin-Williams

Bonsai Tint SW6436

ΔE 2.9 · #C5D1B2

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Mist DE5534

ΔE 3.2 · #D5D8BC

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 3.3 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 5.3 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#CAD1B6

#BEB7D2

Analogous

#D2CCB7

#CAD1B6

#BDD2B7

Triadic

#CAD1B6

#B7CBD2

#D2B7CB

Split-Complementary

#CAD1B6

#B7BDD2

#CCB7D2

Tetradic

#CAD1B6

#B7D2CC

#BEB7D2

#D2B7BD

Monochromatic

#85935C

#A9B488

#CAD1B6

#EDEFE6

#F4F5EF

Rectangle

#CAD1B6

#B7D2BE

#BEB7D2

#D2B7CB

Compound

#CAD1B6

#BDD2B7

#BEB7D2

#CCB7D2

Variations

Lighter

#D5DBC5

#DFE3D5

#ECEEE7

Darker

#A8B585

#798751

#474F2E

Saturation

#C6C8C0

#CBD2B7

#D5E8A0

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

13.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAD1B6

#D2CCB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAD1B6

#D0D0BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAD1B6

#CCCDCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dune Grass 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

#D7C9A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAD1B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4CEC8

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.

#9D91BD

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: #CAD1B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAD1B6;

CSS Variable

--color-dune-grass: #CAD1B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dune-grass': '#CAD1B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAD1B6] text-[#CAD1B6]

SCSS

$dune-grass: #CAD1B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAD1B6?

#CAD1B6 is Dune Grass, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CAD1B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dune Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Dune Grass?

Dune Grass 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 Dune Grass?

You can download Dune Grass 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 Dune Grass?

The hex code is #CAD1B6. In RGB it's 202, 209, 182, and in HSL it's 76°, 23%, 77%.

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