GREENS

Applemint

#CDEACD

RGB 205, 234, 205 · HSL 120°, 41%, 86% · CMYK 12, 0, 12, 8

Applemint is #CDEACD in HEX — rgb(205, 234, 205), hsl(120°, 41%, 86%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 12%, 8%).

Applemint pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 120°, 41%, 86%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CDEACD

RGB205, 234, 205

HSL120°, 41%, 86%

HSV120°, 12%, 92%

CMYK12, 0, 12, 8

Decimal13494989

CSS RGBrgb(205, 234, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 41%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Applemint 1225-3

Exact match

Behr

April Mist 450E-2

ΔE 0.4 · #CEEBCE

Dulux

Frosty Dawn S23F1

ΔE 1.6 · #CCE9C9

Vista Paint

Leaves of Spring C-720

ΔE 1.9 · #C7E6CB

Benjamin Moore

Parkside 568

ΔE 2 · #D4EED2

Dunn-Edwards

Butter Lettuce DE5604

ΔE 2 · #CFE7CB

Valspar

Garden Mist 6003-7A

ΔE 2.4 · #D5ECCF

Hallman-Lindsay

Leaves Of Spring 721

ΔE 2.6 · #C5E6CC

Kilz

Budding Green RG190-02

ΔE 3.8 · #C9E0C5

Sherwin-Williams

Jocular Green SW6736

ΔE 4.2 · #CCE2CA

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 5.8 · #D4E2C8

IKEA

IKEA077 77

ΔE 6.7 · #D3DFC1

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 8.2 · #CDD9C2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 11.3 · #E7EBDA

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 12.1 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 16.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#CDEACD

#EACDEA

Analogous

#DBEACD

#CDEACD

#CDEADB

Triadic

#CDEACD

#CDCDEA

#EACDCD

Split-Complementary

#CDEACD

#DBCDEA

#EACDDB

Tetradic

#CDEACD

#CDDBEA

#EACDEA

#EADBCD

Monochromatic

#61BD61

#97D397

#CDEACD

#EDF7ED

Rectangle

#CDEACD

#CDEAEA

#EACDEA

#EACDCD

Compound

#CDEACD

#CDEADB

#EACDEA

#EACDDB

Variations

Lighter

#D7EED7

#E2F1E2

#EFF6EF

Darker

#8DD28D

#42AF42

#256725

Saturation

#D7E0D7

#CDEACD

#C2F4C2

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDEACD

#E2DECF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDEACD

#E5E5D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDEACD

#D0E5E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Applemint 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

#D9DCB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDEACD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6E1D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#D2A2D2

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: #CDEACD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDEACD;

CSS Variable

--color-applemint: #CDEACD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'applemint': '#CDEACD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDEACD] text-[#CDEACD]

SCSS

$applemint: #CDEACD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDEACD?

#CDEACD is Applemint, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #CDEACD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Applemint?

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

What colors pair well with Applemint?

Applemint 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 Applemint?

You can download Applemint 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 Applemint?

The hex code is #CDEACD. In RGB it's 205, 234, 205, and in HSL it's 120°, 41%, 86%.

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