GREENS

Cool Peridot

#CAE4B2

RGB 202, 228, 178 · HSL 91°, 48%, 80% · CMYK 11, 0, 22, 11

Cool Peridot is #CAE4B2 in HEX — rgb(202, 228, 178), hsl(91°, 48%, 80%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 22%, 11%).

Cool Peridot pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 91°, 48%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CAE4B2

RGB202, 228, 178

HSL91°, 48%, 80%

HSV91°, 22%, 89%

CMYK11, 0, 22, 11

Decimal13296818

CSS RGBrgb(202, 228, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(91, 48%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Scenic 424

ΔE 1.8 · #C5E1AD

Dulux

Frozen Forest S21G2

ΔE 2 · #D1E8B6

Behr

Spring Hill 420E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #C1DFAF

Vista Paint

Lincoln Park K-332

ΔE 2.8 · #C4E3B5

Valspar

Meadow Wind 6005-7B

ΔE 3 · #D0E3AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Woodland Nymph 770

ΔE 3.2 · #D4E8B3

PPG

Almost Aloe 1224-5

ΔE 4.5 · #BFE5B1

Dunn-Edwards

Margarita DE5597

ΔE 5.3 · #CCEEC2

Kilz

Melon Extract LG220-02

ΔE 6.3 · #D9E6BB

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 7.9 · #BDECB6

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 8 · #D4E7C3

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 8.3 · #C1D0A6

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 8.6 · #DDE5A9

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 9.4 · #B9D696

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 12.4 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 19 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#CAE4B2

#CDB4E4

Analogous

#E4E4B4

#CAE4B2

#B4E4B4

Triadic

#CAE4B2

#B4CBE4

#E4B4CB

Split-Complementary

#CAE4B2

#B4B4E4

#E4B4E4

Tetradic

#CAE4B2

#B4E4E4

#CDB4E4

#E4B4B4

Monochromatic

#7DBD42

#A4D17B

#CAE4B2

#F2F8EC

Rectangle

#CAE4B2

#B4E4CD

#CDB4E4

#E4B4CB

Compound

#CAE4B2

#B4E4B4

#CDB4E4

#E4B4E4

Variations

Lighter

#D6EAC3

#E0EDD4

#EDF3E7

Darker

#A2D175

#6EAB35

#40651D

Saturation

#CCD3C5

#CBE4B4

#CBF2A6

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAE4B2

#E0D7B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAE4B2

#E0E0BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAE4B2

#CFDCE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cool Peridot 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

#D7D8A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAE4B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4DDC5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#AF8CCF

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 · 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 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: #CAE4B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAE4B2;

CSS Variable

--color-cool-peridot: #CAE4B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cool-peridot': '#CAE4B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAE4B2] text-[#CAE4B2]

SCSS

$cool-peridot: #CAE4B2;

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#CDDFA7 · ΔE 4.5

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#DCEDBB · ΔE 5.1

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#C9E6C0 · ΔE 6.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAE4B2?

#CAE4B2 is Cool Peridot, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CAE4B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cool Peridot?

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

What colors pair well with Cool Peridot?

Cool Peridot 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 Cool Peridot?

You can download Cool Peridot 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 Cool Peridot?

The hex code is #CAE4B2. In RGB it's 202, 228, 178, and in HSL it's 91°, 48%, 80%.

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