GREENS

Ruins of Civilization

#CADECE

RGB 202, 222, 206 · HSL 132°, 23%, 83% · CMYK 9, 0, 7, 13

Ruins of Civilization is #CADECE in HEX — rgb(202, 222, 206), hsl(132°, 23%, 83%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 7%, 13%).

Ruins of Civilization pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 132°, 23%, 83%. 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#CADECE

RGB202, 222, 206

HSL132°, 23%, 83%

HSV132°, 9%, 87%

CMYK9, 0, 7, 13

Decimal13295310

CSS RGBrgb(202, 222, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(132, 23%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Feather 625

ΔE 0.7 · #C8DECE

Dulux

Green Wash S24D1

ΔE 1.2 · #C6DDCD

Kilz

Restful Retreat TB-62

ΔE 1.2 · #CEE0CF

PPG

Solitaire 1132-2

ΔE 1.5 · #C6DECF

Sherwin-Williams

Mint Condition SW6743

ΔE 2.1 · #D1E3D2

IKEA

IKEA046 46

ΔE 2.7 · #C3DCC9

Vista Paint

Tudor Grove K-878

ΔE 2.7 · #D1DECC

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Afternoon DE5639

ΔE 2.9 · #C6DCC7

Valspar

Aloe Vera 5006-5B

ΔE 2.9 · #C6D8CC

Hallman-Lindsay

Vineyard Green 734

ΔE 3.6 · #C1DCC8

Behr

Heath Gray N380-2

ΔE 3.7 · #CAD8CD

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 4.8 · #CDD9C2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 5.3 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 6.5 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 8.1 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#CADECE

#DECADA

Analogous

#D0DECA

#CADECE

#CADED8

Triadic

#CADECE

#CECADE

#DECECA

Split-Complementary

#CADECE

#D8CADE

#DECAD0

Tetradic

#CADECE

#CAD0DE

#DECADA

#DED8CA

Monochromatic

#6CA377

#9BC0A2

#CADECE

#EFF5F0

Rectangle

#CADECE

#CADADE

#DECADA

#DECECA

Compound

#CADECE

#CADED8

#DECADA

#DECAD0

Variations

Lighter

#D4E4D8

#E0EAE2

#EDF2EE

Darker

#95BE9D

#579263

#325639

Saturation

#D1D7D2

#CADECE

#B9EEC4

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CADECE

#D8D6CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CADECE

#DBDBD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CADECE

#CCDBDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ruins of Civilization 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

#D7D3B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CADECE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4D8DA

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C7A1BF

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: #CADECE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CADECE;

CSS Variable

--color-ruins-of-civilization: #CADECE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ruins-of-civilization': '#CADECE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CADECE] text-[#CADECE]

SCSS

$ruins-of-civilization: #CADECE;

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#CDDED3 · ΔE 2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CADECE?

#CADECE is Ruins of Civilization, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CADECE warm or cool?

Ruins of Civilization reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ruins of Civilization?

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

What colors pair well with Ruins of Civilization?

Ruins of Civilization 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 Ruins of Civilization?

You can download Ruins of Civilization 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 Ruins of Civilization?

The hex code is #CADECE. In RGB it's 202, 222, 206, and in HSL it's 132°, 23%, 83%.

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