GREENS

Transparent White

#CBDCCB

RGB 203, 220, 203 · HSL 120°, 20%, 83% · CMYK 8, 0, 8, 14

Transparent White is #CBDCCB in HEX — rgb(203, 220, 203), hsl(120°, 20%, 83%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 8%, 14%).

Transparent White pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 120°, 20%, 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#CBDCCB

RGB203, 220, 203

HSL120°, 20%, 83%

HSV120°, 8%, 86%

CMYK8, 0, 8, 14

Decimal13360331

CSS RGBrgb(203, 220, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 20%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Restful Retreat TB-62

ΔE 1.4 · #CEE0CF

Dulux

Mystified S23D1

ΔE 1.6 · #CADBC7

PPG

St. Augustine 1130-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D0DDCC

Benjamin Moore

Jack 442

ΔE 1.7 · #CCD9C7

Vista Paint

Tudor Grove K-878

ΔE 1.8 · #D1DECC

Sherwin-Williams

Topiary Tint SW6449

ΔE 2.2 · #C8D8C4

Dunn-Edwards

Green Lane DE5653

ΔE 2.6 · #CAD6C4

IKEA

IKEA090 90

ΔE 2.8 · #CDDCD0

Behr

Sawgrass N350-2

ΔE 3 · #D2DCC8

Valspar

Aloe Vera 5006-5B

ΔE 3 · #C6D8CC

Hallman-Lindsay

Turning Leaf 741

ΔE 3.5 · #CED9C3

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 3.7 · #CDD9C2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.1 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 6 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 7.8 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#CBDCCB

#DCCBDC

Analogous

#D4DCCB

#CBDCCB

#CBDCD4

Triadic

#CBDCCB

#CBCBDC

#DCCBCB

Split-Complementary

#CBDCCB

#D4CBDC

#DCCBD4

Tetradic

#CBDCCB

#CBD4DC

#DCCBDC

#DCD4CB

Monochromatic

#6F9F6F

#9DBE9D

#CBDCCB

#F0F5F0

Rectangle

#CBDCCB

#CBDCDC

#DCCBDC

#DCCBCB

Compound

#CBDCCB

#CBDCD4

#DCCBDC

#DCCBD4

Variations

Lighter

#D5E3D5

#E1E9E1

#EEF2EE

Darker

#97BB97

#5B8E5B

#345334

Saturation

#D1D6D1

#CBDCCB

#BAEEBA

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBDCCB

#D7D5CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBDCCB

#D9D9CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBDCCB

#CDD9DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Transparent White 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

#D8D2B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBDCCB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5D7D8

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.

#C7A1C7

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: #CBDCCB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBDCCB;

CSS Variable

--color-transparent-white: #CBDCCB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'transparent-white': '#CBDCCB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBDCCB] text-[#CBDCCB]

SCSS

$transparent-white: #CBDCCB;

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#D4DECB · ΔE 2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBDCCB?

#CBDCCB is Transparent White, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CBDCCB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Transparent White?

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

What colors pair well with Transparent White?

Transparent White 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 Transparent White?

You can download Transparent White 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 Transparent White?

The hex code is #CBDCCB. In RGB it's 203, 220, 203, and in HSL it's 120°, 20%, 83%.

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