GREENS

Frisky

#CDDDA1

RGB 205, 221, 161 · HSL 76°, 47%, 75% · CMYK 7, 0, 27, 13

Frisky is #CDDDA1 in HEX — rgb(205, 221, 161), hsl(76°, 47%, 75%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 27%, 13%).

Frisky pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 76°, 47%, 75%. 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#CDDDA1

RGB205, 221, 161

HSL76°, 47%, 75%

HSV76°, 27%, 87%

CMYK7, 0, 27, 13

Decimal13491617

CSS RGBrgb(205, 221, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(76, 47%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Frisky S20F3

Exact match

PPG

Lettuce Alone 1222-4

ΔE 0.6 · #CEDDA2

Behr

Hybrid S340-3

ΔE 1.2 · #CFDEA4

Benjamin Moore

Potpourri 2029-50

ΔE 2.5 · #CEE0A8

Valspar

Spring Lawn 6006-9C

ΔE 2.9 · #D0E4A5

Vista Paint

Spring Has Sprung K-371

ΔE 3 · #C3D699

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 4.6 · #DDE5A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Lime 771

ΔE 4.9 · #C1DB9A

Kilz

Basic Lime LF250-01

ΔE 5.3 · #D3D7A0

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 6.2 · #C5CD8F

Dunn-Edwards

Crocodile Tears DE5520

ΔE 6.4 · #D6D69B

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 6.5 · #B9D696

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 7.4 · #E0DEA6

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 12.2 · #BDECB6

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 13.8 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.1 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 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

#CDDDA1

#B1A1DD

Analogous

#DDCFA1

#CDDDA1

#AFDDA1

Triadic

#CDDDA1

#A1CDDD

#DDA1CD

Split-Complementary

#CDDDA1

#A1AFDD

#CFA1DD

Tetradic

#CDDDA1

#A1DDCF

#B1A1DD

#DDA1AF

Monochromatic

#8CA93D

#AFC969

#CDDDA1

#EBF1DA

#F5F8EC

Rectangle

#CDDDA1

#A1DDB1

#B1A1DD

#DDA1CD

Compound

#CDDDA1

#AFDDA1

#B1A1DD

#CFA1DD

Variations

Lighter

#D7E4B4

#E0E8C9

#ECF0E1

Darker

#B0CB67

#83A033

#4D5E1C

Saturation

#C3C8B6

#CDDDA1

#D5EE90

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDDDA1

#DED3A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDDDA1

#DADAAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDDDA1

#D2D5D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Frisky 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

#D9D294

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDDDA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6D7B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#917EC7

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: #CDDDA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDDDA1;

CSS Variable

--color-frisky: #CDDDA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frisky': '#CDDDA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDDDA1] text-[#CDDDA1]

SCSS

$frisky: #CDDDA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDDDA1?

#CDDDA1 is Frisky, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CDDDA1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frisky?

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

What colors pair well with Frisky?

Frisky 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 Frisky?

You can download Frisky 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 Frisky?

The hex code is #CDDDA1. In RGB it's 205, 221, 161, and in HSL it's 76°, 47%, 75%.

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