GREENS

Apple

#CBD3AE

RGB 203, 211, 174 · HSL 73°, 30%, 75% · CMYK 4, 0, 18, 17

Apple is #CBD3AE in HEX — rgb(203, 211, 174), hsl(73°, 30%, 75%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 18%, 17%).

Apple pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 73°, 30%, 75%. 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#CBD3AE

RGB203, 211, 174

HSL73°, 30%, 75%

HSV73°, 18%, 83%

CMYK4, 0, 18, 17

Decimal13357998

CSS RGBrgb(203, 211, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(73, 30%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Apple 479

Exact match

Dulux

Chinese Leaf S19E2

ΔE 1.1 · #CDD6B0

Valspar

True Bliss 6004-5B

ΔE 1.8 · #CFD7B4

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Martini DE5562

ΔE 1.9 · #CED2AB

Vista Paint

Golden Chartreuse K-405

ΔE 1.9 · #CED1AC

Sherwin-Williams

Baize Green SW6429

ΔE 2.1 · #C7CDA8

PPG

Pistachio Pudding 1120-4

ΔE 2.8 · #C6D4AC

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 2.9 · #D0D3B2

Behr

Sand Fossil 770C-3

ΔE 2.9 · #D2D3B0

Kilz

Celery Stick LG160-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D5D8B0

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 3.4 · #D6DBB7

Hallman-Lindsay

Clean Air 783

ΔE 4 · #D8DDB6

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 4.7 · #DBDAB6

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 8 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.5 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.1 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#CBD3AE

#B4ACD2

Analogous

#D2C8AC

#CBD3AE

#B7D2AC

Triadic

#CBD3AE

#ACCAD2

#D2ACCA

Split-Complementary

#CBD3AE

#ACB7D2

#C8ACD2

Tetradic

#CBD3AE

#ACD2C8

#B4ACD2

#D2ACB7

Monochromatic

#869550

#AAB87A

#CBD3AE

#EAEDDE

#F4F6EE

Rectangle

#CBD3AE

#ACD2B4

#B4ACD2

#D2ACCA

Compound

#CBD3AE

#B7D2AC

#B4ACD2

#C8ACD2

Variations

Lighter

#D5DBBD

#DEE3CF

#EBEDE4

Darker

#ABB979

#7D8C46

#495228

Saturation

#C3C5BA

#CAD2AC

#D7E996

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBD3AE

#D5CDAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBD3AE

#D2D2B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBD3AE

#CECDD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Apple 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

#D8CB9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBD3AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5D0C2

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.

#958BBA

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #CBD3AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBD3AE;

CSS Variable

--color-apple: #CBD3AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple': '#CBD3AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBD3AE] text-[#CBD3AE]

SCSS

$apple: #CBD3AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBD3AE?

#CBD3AE is Apple, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CBD3AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple?

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

What colors pair well with Apple?

Apple 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 Apple?

You can download Apple 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 Apple?

The hex code is #CBD3AE. In RGB it's 203, 211, 174, and in HSL it's 73°, 30%, 75%.

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