GREENS

Peridot

#CCF7AD

RGB 204, 247, 173 · HSL 95°, 82%, 82% · CMYK 17, 0, 30, 3

Peridot is #CCF7AD in HEX — rgb(204, 247, 173), hsl(95°, 82%, 82%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 30%, 3%).

Peridot pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 95°, 82%, 82%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#CCF7AD

RGB204, 247, 173

HSL95°, 82%, 82%

HSV95°, 30%, 97%

CMYK17, 0, 30, 3

Decimal13432749

CSS RGBrgb(204, 247, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(95, 82%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Peridot 430C-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Key 2031-50

ΔE 6.3 · #CCEBA8

Dulux

Pastel Pea S22H3

ΔE 6.5 · #C1E7A5

Vista Paint

Sage Sensation K-323

ΔE 6.6 · #BCE5A1

Dunn-Edwards

Field Day DE5577

ΔE 7.2 · #C5E6A4

PPG

Clean N Crisp 1220-5

ΔE 9 · #D0E798

Valspar

Lush Meadow 6005-9C

ΔE 9.5 · #B7DC98

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 10.6 · #BDECB6

Kilz

Tree Line LG240-01

ΔE 10.7 · #CADF99

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Lime 771

ΔE 11.2 · #C1DB9A

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 12.2 · #C7DF89

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 12.2 · #DBE8A7

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 17.8 · #ECEBAF

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 18.6 · #C5CD8F

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 24.7 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 24.8 · #F7E29D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

#CCF7AD

#D7ABF7

Analogous

#F0F7AB

#CCF7AD

#ABF7B2

Triadic

#CCF7AD

#ABCBF7

#F7ABCB

Split-Complementary

#CCF7AD

#B2ABF7

#F7ABF0

Tetradic

#CCF7AD

#ABF0F7

#D7ABF7

#F7B2AB

Monochromatic

#74E920

#9FF066

#CCF7AD

#F1FDE8

Rectangle

#CCF7AD

#ABF7D7

#D7ABF7

#F7ABCB

Compound

#CCF7AD

#ABF7B2

#D7ABF7

#F7ABF0

Variations

Lighter

#D5F8BC

#E0F7D0

#EDF8E6

Darker

#9BF35C

#62DB0B

#388204

Saturation

#CFDCC6

#CBF7AB

#CAFBA7

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCF7AD

#EFE4B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCF7AD

#F0F0B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCF7AD

#D3ECF1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Peridot 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

#D8E69D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCF7AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6EBC1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEEE8

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.

#BB7CE8

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: #CCF7AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCF7AD;

CSS Variable

--color-peridot: #CCF7AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peridot': '#CCF7AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCF7AD] text-[#CCF7AD]

SCSS

$peridot: #CCF7AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCF7AD?

#CCF7AD is Peridot, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CCF7AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peridot?

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

What colors pair well with Peridot?

Peridot 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 Peridot?

You can download Peridot 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 Peridot?

The hex code is #CCF7AD. In RGB it's 204, 247, 173, and in HSL it's 95°, 82%, 82%.

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