GREENS

Wasabi

#CDE183

RGB 205, 225, 131 · HSL 73°, 61%, 70% · CMYK 9, 0, 42, 12

Wasabi is #CDE183 in HEX — rgb(205, 225, 131), hsl(73°, 61%, 70%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 42%, 12%).

Wasabi pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 73°, 61%, 70%. 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#CDE183

RGB205, 225, 131

HSL73°, 61%, 70%

HSV73°, 42%, 88%

CMYK9, 0, 42, 12

Decimal13492611

CSS RGBrgb(205, 225, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(73, 61%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wasabi M340-4

Exact match

Dulux

Refreshed S20H4

ΔE 1.5 · #D2E587

Benjamin Moore

Candy 403

ΔE 3.3 · #CDDC7A

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Sorbet DE5550

ΔE 3.4 · #CFDD7B

PPG

Goody Gumdrop 1219-4

ΔE 4.2 · #CCD87A

Vista Paint

Fresh Lettuce K-378

ΔE 4.3 · #C8E17B

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 4.3 · #C7DF89

Valspar

Garden Fresh 6008-7C

ΔE 5.3 · #D8DF80

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 8.2 · #B8D280

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 8.7 · #E2E38D

Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green 779

ΔE 9.3 · #C3CD7C

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 9.9 · #CCCE7A

Sherwin-Williams

Primavera SW9031

ΔE 12.3 · #D2D083

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 18.1 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 20.3 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 22.5 · #F2D964

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#CDE183

#9884E1

Analogous

#E1C784

#CDE183

#9EE184

Triadic

#CDE183

#84CDE1

#E184CD

Split-Complementary

#CDE183

#849EE1

#C784E1

Tetradic

#CDE183

#84E1C7

#9884E1

#E1849E

Monochromatic

#89A428

#B4D246

#CDE183

#E6F0C1

#F7FAEA

Rectangle

#CDE183

#84E198

#9884E1

#E184CD

Compound

#CDE183

#9EE184

#9884E1

#C784E1

Variations

Lighter

#D7E79C

#DFE9B9

#EBF0D9

Darker

#B8D747

#88A420

#506111

Saturation

#BAC0A5

#CDE184

#D5F075

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDE183

#E3D486

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDE183

#DEDE94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDE183

#D4D5DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Wasabi 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

#D9D57D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDE183

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6DAA2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE8

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.

#7962CD

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: #CDE183;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDE183;

CSS Variable

--color-wasabi: #CDE183;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wasabi': '#CDE183' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDE183] text-[#CDE183]

SCSS

$wasabi: #CDE183;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDE183?

#CDE183 is Wasabi, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CDE183 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wasabi?

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

What colors pair well with Wasabi?

Wasabi 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 Wasabi?

You can download Wasabi 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 Wasabi?

The hex code is #CDE183. In RGB it's 205, 225, 131, and in HSL it's 73°, 61%, 70%.

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