GREENS

Pastel

#CAE7C1

RGB 202, 231, 193 · HSL 106°, 44%, 83% · CMYK 13, 0, 16, 9

Pastel is #CAE7C1 in HEX — rgb(202, 231, 193), hsl(106°, 44%, 83%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 16%, 9%).

Pastel pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 106°, 44%, 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#CAE7C1

RGB202, 231, 193

HSL106°, 44%, 83%

HSV106°, 16%, 91%

CMYK13, 0, 16, 9

Decimal13297601

CSS RGBrgb(202, 231, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(106, 44%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pastel 548

Exact match

Valspar

Summer Frolic 6003-7B

ΔE 1.6 · #CBE8BF

Vista Paint

Green Song C-761

ΔE 2.1 · #D1E9C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Song 762

ΔE 2.2 · #D1E9C4

Dulux

Sweet Menthol S23G2

ΔE 2.3 · #C3E4BC

Behr

Spring Valley S390-2

ΔE 2.3 · #CFEBC8

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 3.8 · #D4E7C3

PPG

Lime Sorbet 1225-4

ΔE 3.9 · #BEE5BE

Dunn-Edwards

Margarita DE5597

ΔE 4 · #CCEEC2

Kilz

Polished Jade RG210-01

ΔE 4.6 · #BCDDBC

IKEA

IKEA077 77

ΔE 7.6 · #D3DFC1

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 8.3 · #D4E2C8

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 10.5 · #BDECB6

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 10.5 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 11.4 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 20.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#CAE7C1

#DEC1E7

Analogous

#DDE7C1

#CAE7C1

#C1E7CB

Triadic

#CAE7C1

#C1C9E7

#E7C1C9

Split-Complementary

#CAE7C1

#CBC1E7

#E7C1DD

Tetradic

#CAE7C1

#C1DDE7

#DEC1E7

#E7CBC1

Monochromatic

#6BBC52

#9AD189

#CAE7C1

#EFF8ED

Rectangle

#CAE7C1

#C1E7DE

#DEC1E7

#E7C1C9

Compound

#CAE7C1

#C1E7CB

#DEC1E7

#E7C1DD

Variations

Lighter

#D4ECCD

#E0EFDB

#EDF5EB

Darker

#94D182

#56AD3C

#316621

Saturation

#D1D9CE

#C9E7C1

#C3F3B4

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAE7C1

#E1DAC3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAE7C1

#E2E2C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAE7C1

#CEE1E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pastel 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

#D7DAAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAE7C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4DFD0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#C398D0

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: #CAE7C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAE7C1;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel: #CAE7C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel': '#CAE7C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAE7C1] text-[#CAE7C1]

SCSS

$pastel: #CAE7C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAE7C1?

#CAE7C1 is Pastel, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CAE7C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pastel?

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

What colors pair well with Pastel?

Pastel 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 Pastel?

You can download Pastel 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 Pastel?

The hex code is #CAE7C1. In RGB it's 202, 231, 193, and in HSL it's 106°, 44%, 83%.

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