GREENS

Candy Green

#CCDB79

RGB 204, 219, 121 · HSL 69°, 58%, 67% · CMYK 7, 0, 45, 14

Candy Green is #CCDB79 in HEX — rgb(204, 219, 121), hsl(69°, 58%, 67%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 45%, 14%).

Candy Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 58%, 67%. 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#CCDB79

RGB204, 219, 121

HSL69°, 58%, 67%

HSV69°, 45%, 86%

CMYK7, 0, 45, 14

Decimal13425529

CSS RGBrgb(204, 219, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 58%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Candy403

ΔE 0.4 · #CDDC7A

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Dunn-Edwards

Lime SorbetDE5550

ΔE 0.9 · #CFDD7B

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PPG

Goody Gumdrop1219-4

ΔE 2.3 · #CCD87A

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Behr

WasabiM340-4

ΔE 3.5 · #CDE183

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Valspar

Garden Fresh6008-7C

ΔE 4 · #D8DF80

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Dulux

RefreshedS20H4

ΔE 4.4 · #D2E587

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Vista Paint

Fresh LettuceK-378

ΔE 4.5 · #C8E17B

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Colorhouse

Petal .02Petal-02

ΔE 7.2 · #C3D263

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Dutch Boy

Lightning GreenVS-9109

ΔE 7.2 · #C7DF89

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IKEA

IKEA07575

ΔE 9 · #E2E38D

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Kilz

LimingLF230-02

ΔE 9.1 · #E1DD73

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Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green779

ΔE 9.2 · #C3CD7C

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Sherwin-Williams

PrimaveraSW9031

ΔE 12.1 · #D2D083

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RAL

Light Ivory1015

ΔE 18 · #E6D690

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Kobra

Yellow06

ΔE 19.8 · #F2D964

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Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow233

ΔE 20.6 · #F7E29D

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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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CCDB79

#897ADC

Analogous

#DCB97A

#CCDB79

#9CDC7A

Triadic

#CCDB79

#7ACDDC

#DC7ACD

Split-Complementary

#CCDB79

#7A9CDC

#B97ADC

Tetradic

#CCDB79

#7ADCB9

#897ADC

#DC7A9C

Monochromatic

#859528

#B6CC3E

#CCDB79

#E4ECB6

#F7FAEB

Rectangle

#CCDB79

#7ADC89

#897ADC

#DC7ACD

Compound

#CCDB79

#9CDC7A

#897ADC

#B97ADC

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Candy Green 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 #F6F9E7

Tint #ECF1CC

Tint #E1EAB0

Tint #D7E395

Base #CCDB79

Shade #B8CD43

Shade #8E9F2A

Shade #5C681C

Shade #2B300D

Variations

Lighter

#D7E395

#DEE5B4

#EAEED6

Darker

#BBD141

#889A22

#505B12

Saturation

#B5B99C

#CDDC7A

#D9ED68

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

13.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCDB79

#DFCF7C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCDB79

#D9D98B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCDB79

#D3CFD6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Candy 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

#D8D176

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCDB79

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6D69A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6B5BC7

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: #CCDB79;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCDB79;

CSS Variable

--color-candy-green: #CCDB79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candy-green': '#CCDB79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCDB79] text-[#CCDB79]

SCSS

$candy-green: #CCDB79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCDB79?

#CCDB79 is Candy Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CCDB79 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Candy Green?

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

What colors pair well with Candy Green?

Candy 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 Candy Green?

You can download Candy 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 Candy Green?

The hex code is #CCDB79. In RGB it's 204, 219, 121, and in HSL it's 69°, 58%, 67%.

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