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Tidal Green

#CDCA98

RGB 205, 202, 152 · HSL 57°, 35%, 70% · CMYK 0, 1, 26, 20

Tidal Green is #CDCA98 in HEX — rgb(205, 202, 152), hsl(57°, 35%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 26%, 20%).

Tidal Green pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 35%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CDCA98

RGB205, 202, 152

HSL57°, 35%, 70%

HSV57°, 26%, 80%

CMYK0, 1, 26, 20

Decimal13486744

CSS RGBrgb(205, 202, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 35%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Celery Green S18E3

ΔE 1.1 · #CDCC99

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

ΔE 1.6 · #D0CA9A

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 1.9 · #C7C896

Behr

Seasoned Salt S330-3

ΔE 2.7 · #CDCD9F

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 3.2 · #CBC99D

Benjamin Moore

Folk 528

ΔE 3.4 · #D2D3A2

Vista Paint

Sawgrass Cottage C-398

ΔE 3.5 · #D4CFA2

PPG

Dancing Kite 1119-4

ΔE 3.6 · #C8CC9E

Valspar

Olive Marinade 6007-5C

ΔE 3.9 · #CBC58D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sawgrass Cottage 399

ΔE 4.1 · #D3CDA2

Dunn-Edwards

Trailing Vine DE5541

ΔE 5.4 · #CFD5A7

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.1 · #D0C092

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 6.5 · #D8DBAC

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 7.1 · #C8BD83

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 8.3 · #BEBD7F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 10.7 · #C5BA9A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#CDCA98

#989ACD

Analogous

#CDB098

#CDCA98

#B5CD98

Triadic

#CDCA98

#98CDCB

#CB98CD

Split-Complementary

#CDCA98

#98B5CD

#B098CD

Tetradic

#CDCA98

#98CDB0

#989ACD

#CD98B5

Monochromatic

#8A8642

#B4B064

#CDCA98

#E6E5CB

#F7F6EE

Rectangle

#CDCA98

#9ACD98

#989ACD

#CB98CD

Compound

#CDCA98

#B5CD98

#989ACD

#B098CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7D5AC

#DFDDC3

#EBEADE

Darker

#B8B466

#88843C

#504E22

Saturation

#BBBAAA

#CDCB98

#E6E17F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDCA98

#D1C799

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDCA98

#CBCBA0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDCA98

#D0C3C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tidal Green brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D9C48D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDCA98

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C9B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#797CB6

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: #CDCA98;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDCA98;

CSS Variable

--color-tidal-green: #CDCA98;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tidal-green': '#CDCA98' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDCA98] text-[#CDCA98]

SCSS

$tidal-green: #CDCA98;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDCA98?

#CDCA98 is Tidal Green, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDCA98 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tidal Green?

Tidal Green works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Tidal Green?

Tidal Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tidal Green?

You can download Tidal 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 Tidal Green?

The hex code is #CDCA98. In RGB it's 205, 202, 152, and in HSL it's 57°, 35%, 70%.

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