GREENS

Crystalline

#CAD5C9

RGB 202, 213, 201 · HSL 115°, 13%, 81% · CMYK 5, 0, 6, 16

Crystalline is #CAD5C9 in HEX — rgb(202, 213, 201), hsl(115°, 13%, 81%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 6%, 16%).

Crystalline pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 115°, 13%, 81%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CAD5C9

RGB202, 213, 201

HSL115°, 13%, 81%

HSV115°, 6%, 84%

CMYK5, 0, 6, 16

Decimal13293001

CSS RGBrgb(202, 213, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(115, 13%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Crystalline AF-485

Exact match

PPG

Falling Star 1129-2

ΔE 0.5 · #CAD5C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Marble Green 454

ΔE 0.8 · #CBD4C8

Vista Paint

Marble Green C-453

ΔE 0.8 · #CBD4C8

IKEA

IKEA151 151

ΔE 0.9 · #CCD7CA

Sherwin-Williams

Slow Green SW6456

ΔE 1.5 · #C6D5C9

Behr

Heath Gray N380-2

ΔE 1.5 · #CAD8CD

Dunn-Edwards

Granite DE6283

ΔE 1.6 · #C8D1C4

Dulux

Silver Dollar S23B1

ΔE 1.9 · #C7D4C5

Valspar

Mellow Spring 5007-3B

ΔE 2 · #CBD3C4

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 3.1 · #C0CDC2

Kilz

Seafoam Blanket RG200-02

ΔE 3.4 · #D2DECF

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 3.7 · #C9CDBF

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.4 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.6 · #D0D0D0

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 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

#CAD5C9

#D4C8D5

Analogous

#D0D5C8

#CAD5C9

#C8D5CE

Triadic

#CAD5C9

#C8C9D5

#D5C8C9

Split-Complementary

#CAD5C9

#CEC8D5

#D5C8D0

Tetradic

#CAD5C9

#C8D0D5

#D4C8D5

#D5CEC8

Monochromatic

#759272

#9FB49D

#CAD5C9

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#CAD5C9

#C8D5D4

#D4C8D5

#D5C8C9

Compound

#CAD5C9

#C8D5CE

#D4C8D5

#D5C8D0

Variations

Lighter

#D4DDD3

#DFE5DF

#EDF0EC

Darker

#9BB199

#648261

#3A4C38

Saturation

#CDD0CD

#C9D5C8

#B8EAB3

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

13.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAD5C9

#D2D0CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAD5C9

#D3D3CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAD5C9

#CBD3D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Crystalline 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

#D7CCB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAD5C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4D1D6

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C09CC3

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: #CAD5C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAD5C9;

CSS Variable

--color-crystalline: #CAD5C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crystalline': '#CAD5C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAD5C9] text-[#CAD5C9]

SCSS

$crystalline: #CAD5C9;

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#CCD9CF · ΔE 1.8

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#C7D6CD · ΔE 2.1

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#C2D1C6 · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAD5C9?

#CAD5C9 is Crystalline, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CAD5C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crystalline?

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

What colors pair well with Crystalline?

Crystalline 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 Crystalline?

You can download Crystalline 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 Crystalline?

The hex code is #CAD5C9. In RGB it's 202, 213, 201, and in HSL it's 115°, 13%, 81%.

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