GREENS

Sienna Laurel

#CBD6A9

RGB 203, 214, 169 · HSL 75°, 35%, 75% · CMYK 5, 0, 21, 16

Sienna Laurel is #CBD6A9 in HEX — rgb(203, 214, 169), hsl(75°, 35%, 75%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 21%, 16%).

Sienna Laurel pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 75°, 35%, 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#CBD6A9

RGB203, 214, 169

HSL75°, 35%, 75%

HSV75°, 21%, 84%

CMYK5, 0, 21, 16

Decimal13358761

CSS RGBrgb(203, 214, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 35%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sienna536

ΔE 0.4 · #CCD7AA

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Vista Paint

Green of SpringK-364

ΔE 1.5 · #CEDAAC

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Dunn-Edwards

Trailing VineDE5541

ΔE 2 · #CFD5A7

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PPG

True To You1118-3

ΔE 2.6 · #CDD3A3

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Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Start784

ΔE 2.8 · #CFD4A4

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Valspar

Zen Garden6001-5C

ΔE 2.8 · #C4CFA5

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Behr

Washed OliveS350-3

ΔE 2.9 · #C3CEA2

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IKEA

IKEA115115

ΔE 3.2 · #C1D0A6

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Dulux

Rockmelon RindS19F2

ΔE 3.6 · #D5E0B1

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Kilz

Subtle CeleryTB-74

ΔE 3.8 · #BFCDA3

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Colorhouse

Thrive .01Thrive-01

ΔE 4 · #D8DBAC

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Sherwin-Williams

Baize GreenSW6429

ΔE 5.2 · #C7CDA8

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Farrow & Ball

Green Ground206

ΔE 7 · #DBDAB6

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Dutch Boy

Creamy MintDCP-0755

ΔE 11.1 · #D4E2C8

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 12.3 · #D0C092

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RAL

Pebble Grey7032

ΔE 13.2 · #B8B799

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#CBD6A9

#B4A9D6

Analogous

#D6CAA9

#CBD6A9

#B4D6A9

Triadic

#CBD6A9

#A9CAD6

#D6A9CA

Split-Complementary

#CBD6A9

#A9B4D6

#CAA9D6

Tetradic

#CBD6A9

#A9D6CA

#B4A9D6

#D6A9B4

Monochromatic

#879B4B

#ABBD75

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#EAEEDD

#F4F7EE

Rectangle

#CBD6A9

#A9D6B4

#B4A9D6

#D6A9CA

Compound

#CBD6A9

#B4D6A9

#B4A9D6

#CAA9D6

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Sienna Laurel run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F2F5EA

Tint #E8EDDA

Tint #DEE5CA

Tint #D4DDB9

Base #CBD6A9

Shade #A9BB73

Shade #829648

Shade #53602E

Shade #242914

Variations

Lighter

#D5DEBA

#DEE4CD

#EBEEE3

Darker

#ACBE74

#7D9241

#4A5625

Saturation

#C3C6B9

#CAD6A9

#D5EA94

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBD6A9

#D7CFAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBD6A9

#D4D4B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBD6A9

#CFCFD3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sienna Laurel 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

#D8CD9A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBD6A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5D2BE

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.

#9587BE

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: #CBD6A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBD6A9;

CSS Variable

--color-sienna-laurel: #CBD6A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sienna-laurel': '#CBD6A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBD6A9] text-[#CBD6A9]

SCSS

$sienna-laurel: #CBD6A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBD6A9?

#CBD6A9 is Sienna Laurel, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CBD6A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sienna Laurel?

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

What colors pair well with Sienna Laurel?

Sienna Laurel 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 Sienna Laurel?

You can download Sienna Laurel 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 Sienna Laurel?

The hex code is #CBD6A9. In RGB it's 203, 214, 169, and in HSL it's 75°, 35%, 75%.

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