GREENS

Carolina

#CBEFCB

RGB 203, 239, 203 · HSL 120°, 53%, 87% · CMYK 15, 0, 15, 6

Carolina is #CBEFCB in HEX — rgb(203, 239, 203), hsl(120°, 53%, 87%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 15%, 6%).

Carolina pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 120°, 53%, 87%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CBEFCB

RGB203, 239, 203

HSL120°, 53%, 87%

HSV120°, 15%, 94%

CMYK15, 0, 15, 6

Decimal13365195

CSS RGBrgb(203, 239, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 53%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Carolina S23H1

ΔE 0.4 · #CCEFCB

Behr

New Moss S410-2

ΔE 1.2 · #C7EDCA

Benjamin Moore

Nottingham 569

ΔE 2.2 · #C6EAC9

Vista Paint

Spring Leaves K-317

ΔE 2.3 · #D1EFC9

Dunn-Edwards

Creamy Mint DE5632

ΔE 2.8 · #C8F3CD

Valspar

Summer Sigh 6004-9B

ΔE 3.1 · #C3E7C6

PPG

Lime Sorbet 1225-4

ΔE 4.3 · #BEE5BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Song 762

ΔE 4.4 · #D1E9C4

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 6.2 · #D4E7C3

Kilz

Polished Jade RG210-01

ΔE 6.3 · #BCDDBC

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 9.6 · #BAE0CC

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 9.8 · #D4E2C8

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 10.5 · #BDECB6

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 12.3 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 14.3 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 20.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#CBEFCB

#EFCCEF

Analogous

#DEEFCC

#CBEFCB

#CCEFDE

Triadic

#CBEFCB

#CCCCEF

#EFCCCC

Split-Complementary

#CBEFCB

#DECCEF

#EFCCDE

Tetradic

#CBEFCB

#CCDEEF

#EFCCEF

#EFDECC

Monochromatic

#57CB57

#92DD92

#CBEFCB

#EBF9EB

Rectangle

#CBEFCB

#CCEFEF

#EFCCEF

#EFCCCC

Compound

#CBEFCB

#CCEFDE

#EFCCEF

#EFCCDE

Variations

Lighter

#D6F3D6

#E2F4E2

#EFF8EF

Darker

#86DD86

#33C133

#1C721C

Saturation

#D9E3D9

#CCEFCC

#C4F7C4

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBEFCB

#E6E0CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBEFCB

#E9E9D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBEFCB

#CFE9EB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Carolina 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

#D8E0B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBEFCB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5E5D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDE9

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.

#DA9FDA

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: #CBEFCB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBEFCB;

CSS Variable

--color-carolina: #CBEFCB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carolina': '#CBEFCB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBEFCB] text-[#CBEFCB]

SCSS

$carolina: #CBEFCB;

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#CBF0D2 · ΔE 3.1

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#C9E6C0 · ΔE 3.8

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#DBF3CB · ΔE 5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBEFCB?

#CBEFCB is Carolina, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #CBEFCB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carolina?

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

What colors pair well with Carolina?

Carolina 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 Carolina?

You can download Carolina 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 Carolina?

The hex code is #CBEFCB. In RGB it's 203, 239, 203, and in HSL it's 120°, 53%, 87%.

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