GREENS

Van

#CBD8C1

RGB 203, 216, 193 · HSL 94°, 23%, 80% · CMYK 6, 0, 11, 15

Van is #CBD8C1 in HEX — rgb(203, 216, 193), hsl(94°, 23%, 80%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 11%, 15%).

Van pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 94°, 23%, 80%. 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#CBD8C1

RGB203, 216, 193

HSL94°, 23%, 80%

HSV94°, 11%, 85%

CMYK6, 0, 11, 15

Decimal13359297

CSS RGBrgb(203, 216, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(94, 23%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Van HC-120

Exact match

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 0.6 · #CDD9C2

Vista Paint

Turning Leaf C-740

ΔE 0.6 · #CDD9C2

Dulux

Breakaway S20D1

ΔE 1.1 · #CFDAC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Turning Leaf 741

ΔE 1.1 · #CED9C3

PPG

Pale Moss Green 1121-3

ΔE 1.4 · #D0DBC4

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 1.5 · #C8D4BE

Sherwin-Williams

Supreme Green SW6442

ΔE 1.9 · #CFDDC7

Behr

Comforting Gray BNC-04

ΔE 2.5 · #C4D1BA

Dunn-Edwards

Green Lane DE5653

ΔE 2.7 · #CAD6C4

Kilz

Palo Verde TB-72

ΔE 3.2 · #CED3BC

Valspar

Pale Pastures 5006-3A

ΔE 3.4 · #D3D8C4

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 4 · #CCD0BA

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 7.2 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 8.9 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#CBD8C1

#CEC0D8

Analogous

#D6D8C0

#CBD8C1

#C0D8C2

Triadic

#CBD8C1

#C0CAD8

#D8C0CA

Split-Complementary

#CBD8C1

#C2C0D8

#D8C0D6

Tetradic

#CBD8C1

#C0D6D8

#CEC0D8

#D8C2C0

Monochromatic

#7C9D62

#A3BA91

#CBD8C1

#F2F5EF

Rectangle

#CBD8C1

#C0D8CE

#CEC0D8

#D8C0CA

Compound

#CBD8C1

#C0D8C2

#CEC0D8

#D8C0D6

Variations

Lighter

#D5E0CD

#E0E6DA

#EDF0EA

Darker

#A0B98D

#6C8D54

#3F5330

Saturation

#CCD0C8

#CAD8C0

#C8EBAD

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBD8C1

#D6D2C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBD8C1

#D6D6C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBD8C1

#CDD4D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Van 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

#D8CFAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBD8C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5D4D0

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.

#B099C2

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: #CBD8C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBD8C1;

CSS Variable

--color-van: #CBD8C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'van': '#CBD8C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBD8C1] text-[#CBD8C1]

SCSS

$van: #CBD8C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBD8C1?

#CBD8C1 is Van, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CBD8C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Van?

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

What colors pair well with Van?

Van 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 Van?

You can download Van 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 Van?

The hex code is #CBD8C1. In RGB it's 203, 216, 193, and in HSL it's 94°, 23%, 80%.

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