GREENS

Canary Green

#CCD6BC

RGB 204, 214, 188 · HSL 83°, 24%, 79% · CMYK 5, 0, 12, 16

Canary Green is #CCD6BC in HEX — rgb(204, 214, 188), hsl(83°, 24%, 79%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 12%, 16%).

Canary Green pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 83°, 24%, 79%. 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#CCD6BC

RGB204, 214, 188

HSL83°, 24%, 79%

HSV83°, 12%, 84%

CMYK5, 0, 12, 16

Decimal13424316

CSS RGBrgb(204, 214, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(83, 24%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Celery Satin S19D1

ΔE 1.2 · #D0D8BD

Benjamin Moore

Budding CSP-790

ΔE 1.8 · #C9D1B8

Vista Paint

Fraser Lake K-910

ΔE 1.8 · #D0DAC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Balance 748

ΔE 1.9 · #D1DBC2

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 2 · #CDD9C2

Behr

Dune Grass N340-2

ΔE 2 · #CAD1B6

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 2.3 · #C8D4BE

PPG

Pale Moss Green 1121-3

ΔE 2.4 · #D0DBC4

Kilz

Palo Verde TB-72

ΔE 2.5 · #CED3BC

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Mist DE5534

ΔE 3 · #D5D8BC

Sherwin-Williams

Cucumber SW6722

ΔE 3.2 · #D3DFC3

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 3.4 · #CCD0BA

Valspar

Prairie Willow 6001-5B

ΔE 3.8 · #D4DCBC

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 6.9 · #DBDAB6

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#CCD6BC

#C6BDD6

Analogous

#D6D3BD

#CCD6BC

#C0D6BD

Triadic

#CCD6BC

#BDCCD6

#D6BDCC

Split-Complementary

#CCD6BC

#BDC0D6

#D3BDD6

Tetradic

#CCD6BC

#BDD6D3

#C6BDD6

#D6BDC0

Monochromatic

#849B5F

#A8B98D

#CCD6BC

#F1F3EC

#F3F5EF

Rectangle

#CCD6BC

#BDD6C6

#C6BDD6

#D6BDCC

Compound

#CCD6BC

#C0D6BD

#C6BDD6

#D3BDD6

Variations

Lighter

#D7DECA

#E0E5D8

#EDEFE9

Darker

#A7B98A

#768C52

#45522F

Saturation

#CACDC6

#CCD6BD

#D1EBA8

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCD6BC

#D5D0BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCD6BC

#D4D4C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCD6BC

#CED2D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Canary Green 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

#D8CDA8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCD6BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6D2CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A696C0

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: #CCD6BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCD6BC;

CSS Variable

--color-canary-green: #CCD6BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canary-green': '#CCD6BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCD6BC] text-[#CCD6BC]

SCSS

$canary-green: #CCD6BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCD6BC?

#CCD6BC is Canary Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CCD6BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Canary Green?

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

What colors pair well with Canary Green?

Canary Green 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 Canary Green?

You can download Canary Green 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 Canary Green?

The hex code is #CCD6BC. In RGB it's 204, 214, 188, and in HSL it's 83°, 24%, 79%.

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