GREENS

Green

#CCEAAE

RGB 204, 234, 174 · HSL 90°, 59%, 80% · CMYK 13, 0, 26, 8

Green is #CCEAAE in HEX — rgb(204, 234, 174), hsl(90°, 59%, 80%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 26%, 8%).

Green pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 90°, 59%, 80%. 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#CCEAAE

RGB204, 234, 174

HSL90°, 59%, 80%

HSV90°, 26%, 92%

CMYK13, 0, 26, 8

Decimal13429422

CSS RGBrgb(204, 234, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 59%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Avocado Whip M360-3

ΔE 2.5 · #CDEBAA

Vista Paint

Green Light K-324

ΔE 2.9 · #CBECB5

PPG

Faith 1221-4

ΔE 3.4 · #D5EBAC

Benjamin Moore

Key 2031-50

ΔE 3.6 · #CCEBA8

Dulux

Cactus Spike S21G3

ΔE 3.6 · #C3E0A3

Dunn-Edwards

Field Day DE5577

ΔE 3.8 · #C5E6A4

Valspar

Spring Lawn 6006-9C

ΔE 4.3 · #D0E4A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Woodland Nymph 770

ΔE 5.1 · #D4E8B3

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 6.7 · #BDECB6

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 6.9 · #DBE8A7

Kilz

Tree Line LG240-01

ΔE 7.2 · #CADF99

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 7.6 · #B9D696

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 11.6 · #EBEFBD

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 12.3 · #C5CD8F

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 17 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 22 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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 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

#CCEAAE

#CCAEEA

Analogous

#EAEAAE

#CCEAAE

#AEEAAE

Triadic

#CCEAAE

#AECCEA

#EAAECC

Split-Complementary

#CCEAAE

#AEAEEA

#EAAEEA

Tetradic

#CCEAAE

#AEEAEA

#CCAEEA

#EAAEAE

Monochromatic

#80CB34

#A6DA71

#CCEAAE

#F2FAEB

Rectangle

#CCEAAE

#AEEACC

#CCAEEA

#EAAECC

Compound

#CCEAAE

#AEEAAE

#CCAEEA

#EAAEEA

Variations

Lighter

#D6EEBE

#E0F0D1

#EDF5E6

Darker

#A3DC6A

#70B927

#416E15

Saturation

#CCD5C3

#CCEAAE

#CCF5A3

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCEAAE

#E6DCB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCEAAE

#E5E5B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCEAAE

#D2E1E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

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How it looks under different light

#D8DC9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCEAAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6E1C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE8

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.

#AD84D6

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: #CCEAAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCEAAE;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #CCEAAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#CCEAAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCEAAE] text-[#CCEAAE]

SCSS

$green: #CCEAAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCEAAE?

#CCEAAE is Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CCEAAE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #CCEAAE. In RGB it's 204, 234, 174, and in HSL it's 90°, 59%, 80%.

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