GREENS

Colony

#CDDAD0

RGB 205, 218, 208 · HSL 134°, 15%, 83% · CMYK 6, 0, 5, 15

Colony is #CDDAD0 in HEX — rgb(205, 218, 208), hsl(134°, 15%, 83%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 15%).

Colony pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 134°, 15%, 83%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CDDAD0

RGB205, 218, 208

HSL134°, 15%, 83%

HSV134°, 6%, 85%

CMYK6, 0, 5, 15

Decimal13490896

CSS RGBrgb(205, 218, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(134, 15%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Colony 694

Exact match

Behr

Heath Gray N380-2

ΔE 1 · #CAD8CD

Dulux

Soft Celadon Half S25A1H

ΔE 1.3 · #CEDCD4

IKEA

IKEA090 90

ΔE 1.4 · #CDDCD0

Valspar

Sage Bud 5003-3A

ΔE 1.7 · #C9D6CE

Vista Paint

Raindance C-473

ΔE 2.1 · #D4DCD2

Hallman-Lindsay

Calm Breeze 461

ΔE 2.3 · #CCD5CD

PPG

Falling Star 1129-2

ΔE 2.4 · #CAD5C8

Sherwin-Williams

Slow Green SW6456

ΔE 2.4 · #C6D5C9

Kilz

Seafoam Blanket RG200-02

ΔE 3 · #D2DECF

Dunn-Edwards

Sculptural Silver DE6296

ΔE 3.1 · #D1DAD5

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 3.4 · #C5D7D2

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 3.9 · #D9DCD2

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 5.3 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 7.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDDAD0

#DACDD7

Analogous

#D1DACD

#CDDAD0

#CDDAD7

Triadic

#CDDAD0

#D0CDDA

#DAD0CD

Split-Complementary

#CDDAD0

#D7CDDA

#DACDD1

Tetradic

#CDDAD0

#CDD1DA

#DACDD7

#DAD7CD

Monochromatic

#75997E

#A1BAA7

#CDDAD0

#F0F4F1

Rectangle

#CDDAD0

#CDD7DA

#DACDD7

#DAD0CD

Compound

#CDDAD0

#CDDAD7

#DACDD7

#DACDD1

Variations

Lighter

#D7E2DA

#E2E8E3

#EEF1EF

Darker

#9CB7A2

#61886A

#384F3D

Saturation

#D2D6D3

#CDDAD0

#BBEDC6

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDDAD0

#D6D5D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDDAD0

#D8D8D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDDAD0

#CED8D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Colony 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

#D9D0B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDDAD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6D5DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C7A1BE

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: #CDDAD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDDAD0;

CSS Variable

--color-colony: #CDDAD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'colony': '#CDDAD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDDAD0] text-[#CDDAD0]

SCSS

$colony: #CDDAD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDDAD0?

#CDDAD0 is Colony, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CDDAD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Colony?

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

What colors pair well with Colony?

Colony 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 Colony?

You can download Colony 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 Colony?

The hex code is #CDDAD0. In RGB it's 205, 218, 208, and in HSL it's 134°, 15%, 83%.

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