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Green Gecko

#CDD47F

RGB 205, 212, 127 · HSL 65°, 50%, 66% · CMYK 3, 0, 40, 17

Green Gecko is #CDD47F in HEX — rgb(205, 212, 127), hsl(65°, 50%, 66%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 40%, 17%).

Green Gecko pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 50%, 66%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CDD47F

RGB205, 212, 127

HSL65°, 50%, 66%

HSV65°, 40%, 83%

CMYK3, 0, 40, 17

Decimal13489279

CSS RGBrgb(205, 212, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 50%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Green Gecko 1217-6

Exact match

Vista Paint

Alligator Alley K-386

ΔE 1.6 · #C8D27E

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 2.7 · #CCCE7A

Dulux

Lime Ice S19G4

ΔE 3.2 · #D4DD86

Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green 779

ΔE 3.4 · #C3CD7C

Sherwin-Williams

Primavera SW9031

ΔE 5.2 · #D2D083

Valspar

Fluorescent Lime 6007-9C

ΔE 5.3 · #DEE28C

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 5.3 · #BEC675

Kilz

Sassy Lime LF240-02

ΔE 6.2 · #E0E491

Behr

Corn Husk Green 400D-4

ΔE 6.9 · #CBE085

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Sorbet DE5550

ΔE 7 · #CFDD7B

Benjamin Moore

Pear 2028-40

ΔE 7 · #C4D270

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 7.3 · #C7DF89

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.9 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 15.4 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 21.3 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#CDD47F

#847DD4

Analogous

#D4B07D

#CDD47F

#A1D47D

Triadic

#CDD47F

#7DCCD4

#D47DCC

Split-Complementary

#CDD47F

#7DA1D4

#B07DD4

Tetradic

#CDD47F

#7DD4B0

#847DD4

#D47DA1

Monochromatic

#828A2E

#B6C144

#CDD47F

#E3E7B6

#F8F9EC

Rectangle

#CDD47F

#7DD484

#847DD4

#D47DCC

Compound

#CDD47F

#A1D47D

#847DD4

#B07DD4

Variations

Lighter

#D7DC97

#DDE1B5

#EAEBD6

Darker

#BBC647

#878F2A

#505517

Saturation

#B3B59B

#CCD47D

#DEE967

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDD47F

#DACC81

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDD47F

#D3D38E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDD47F

#D2C9D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Green Gecko 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

#D9CC7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDD47F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6D19F

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.

#675FBF

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: #CDD47F;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDD47F;

CSS Variable

--color-green-gecko: #CDD47F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-gecko': '#CDD47F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDD47F] text-[#CDD47F]

SCSS

$green-gecko: #CDD47F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDD47F?

#CDD47F is Green Gecko, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDD47F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Gecko?

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

What colors pair well with Green Gecko?

Green Gecko 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 Green Gecko?

You can download Green Gecko 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 Gecko?

The hex code is #CDD47F. In RGB it's 205, 212, 127, and in HSL it's 65°, 50%, 66%.

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