GREENS

Heath Gray

#CAD8CD

RGB 202, 216, 205 · HSL 133°, 15%, 82% · CMYK 6, 0, 5, 15

Heath Gray is #CAD8CD in HEX — rgb(202, 216, 205), hsl(133°, 15%, 82%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 15%).

Heath Gray pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 133°, 15%, 82%. 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#CAD8CD

RGB202, 216, 205

HSL133°, 15%, 82%

HSV133°, 6%, 85%

CMYK6, 0, 5, 15

Decimal13293773

CSS RGBrgb(202, 216, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(133, 15%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Heath Gray N380-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Colony 694

ΔE 1 · #CDDAD0

Sherwin-Williams

Slow Green SW6456

ΔE 1.3 · #C6D5C9

IKEA

IKEA090 90

ΔE 1.5 · #CDDCD0

Valspar

Aloe Vera 5006-5B

ΔE 1.6 · #C6D8CC

PPG

Falling Star 1129-2

ΔE 1.7 · #CAD5C8

Dulux

Gracilis S24B1

ΔE 1.7 · #C4D5CA

Vista Paint

Marble Green C-453

ΔE 2.2 · #CBD4C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Marble Green 454

ΔE 2.2 · #CBD4C8

Dunn-Edwards

Granite DE6283

ΔE 3 · #C8D1C4

Kilz

Seafoam Blanket RG200-02

ΔE 3.1 · #D2DECF

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 3.4 · #C5D7D2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 3.9 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 5.8 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 7.8 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#CAD8CD

#D8CAD5

Analogous

#CED8CA

#CAD8CD

#CAD8D4

Triadic

#CAD8CD

#CDCAD8

#D8CDCA

Split-Complementary

#CAD8CD

#D4CAD8

#D8CACE

Tetradic

#CAD8CD

#CACED8

#D8CAD5

#D8D4CA

Monochromatic

#72977A

#9EB7A4

#CAD8CD

#F0F4F1

Rectangle

#CAD8CD

#CAD5D8

#D8CAD5

#D8CDCA

Compound

#CAD8CD

#CAD8D4

#D8CAD5

#D8CACE

Variations

Lighter

#D5E0D7

#E0E7E1

#EDF1EE

Darker

#99B59F

#608668

#374E3C

Saturation

#CFD3D0

#CAD8CD

#B7EBC2

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAD8CD

#D4D2CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAD8CD

#D6D6CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAD8CD

#CBD6D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Heath Gray 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

#D7CFB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAD8CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4D4D9

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.

#C59EBD

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: #CAD8CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAD8CD;

CSS Variable

--color-heath-gray: #CAD8CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heath-gray': '#CAD8CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAD8CD] text-[#CAD8CD]

SCSS

$heath-gray: #CAD8CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAD8CD?

#CAD8CD is Heath Gray, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CAD8CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heath Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Heath Gray?

Heath Gray 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 Heath Gray?

You can download Heath Gray 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 Heath Gray?

The hex code is #CAD8CD. In RGB it's 202, 216, 205, and in HSL it's 133°, 15%, 82%.

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