GREENS

Mild Evergreen

#CAD39D

RGB 202, 211, 157 · HSL 70°, 38%, 72% · CMYK 4, 0, 26, 17

Mild Evergreen is #CAD39D in HEX — rgb(202, 211, 157), hsl(70°, 38%, 72%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 26%, 17%).

Mild Evergreen pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 38%, 72%. 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#CAD39D

RGB202, 211, 157

HSL70°, 38%, 72%

HSV70°, 26%, 83%

CMYK4, 0, 26, 17

Decimal13292445

CSS RGBrgb(202, 211, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 38%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Mild Evergreen 6003-5C

Exact match

Dulux

Cucumber Ice S19F3

ΔE 2.5 · #CFD79D

Kilz

Basic Lime LF250-01

ΔE 2.7 · #D3D7A0

Vista Paint

Fresh Start C-783

ΔE 3.1 · #CFD4A3

PPG

True To You 1118-3

ΔE 3.3 · #CDD3A3

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Start 784

ΔE 3.5 · #CFD4A4

Benjamin Moore

Folk 528

ΔE 4.1 · #D2D3A2

Dunn-Edwards

Trailing Vine DE5541

ΔE 4.5 · #CFD5A7

Behr

Hybrid S340-3

ΔE 4.5 · #CFDEA4

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 4.8 · #C5CD8F

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 4.9 · #C7C896

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 5.6 · #D8DBAC

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 9.2 · #B9D696

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 9.7 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 10.8 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.6 · #D0C092

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#CAD39D

#A69CD3

Analogous

#D3C19C

#CAD39D

#AFD39C

Triadic

#CAD39D

#9CCAD3

#D39CCA

Split-Complementary

#CAD39D

#9CAFD3

#C19CD3

Tetradic

#CAD39D

#9CD3C1

#A69CD3

#D39CAF

Monochromatic

#869442

#ADBB68

#CAD39D

#E6EAD1

#F5F7ED

Rectangle

#CAD39D

#9CD3A6

#A69CD3

#D39CCA

Compound

#CAD39D

#AFD39C

#A69CD3

#C19CD3

Variations

Lighter

#D4DCB0

#DDE2C6

#EAEDDF

Darker

#B0BE68

#818F3B

#4C5421

Saturation

#BDC0AF

#CAD39C

#D8E986

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

13.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAD39D

#D6CC9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAD39D

#D2D2A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAD39D

#CECBD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mild Evergreen 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

#D7CB91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAD39D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4D0B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#877CBC

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: #CAD39D;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAD39D;

CSS Variable

--color-mild-evergreen: #CAD39D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mild-evergreen': '#CAD39D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAD39D] text-[#CAD39D]

SCSS

$mild-evergreen: #CAD39D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAD39D?

#CAD39D is Mild Evergreen, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CAD39D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mild Evergreen?

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

What colors pair well with Mild Evergreen?

Mild Evergreen 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 Mild Evergreen?

You can download Mild Evergreen 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 Mild Evergreen?

The hex code is #CAD39D. In RGB it's 202, 211, 157, and in HSL it's 70°, 38%, 72%.

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