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Liveable Green

#CECEBD

RGB 206, 206, 189 · HSL 60°, 15%, 77% · CMYK 0, 0, 8, 19

Liveable Green is #CECEBD in HEX — rgb(206, 206, 189), hsl(60°, 15%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 8%, 19%).

Liveable Green pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 15%, 77%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CECEBD

RGB206, 206, 189

HSL60°, 15%, 77%

HSV60°, 8%, 81%

CMYK0, 0, 8, 19

Decimal13553341

CSS RGBrgb(206, 206, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 15%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Liveable Green SW6176

Exact match

PPG

Mix Or Match 1031-1

ΔE 0.9 · #CCCCBA

Dulux

Pale Tendril S18A1

ΔE 0.9 · #CFCDBD

Behr

Cavern Echo BXC-04

ΔE 1.1 · #CDCDBA

Kilz

Silver Fern LG180-02

ΔE 1.2 · #D1D1BF

Dunn-Edwards

Wishing Well DE6255

ΔE 1.2 · #D0D1C1

Benjamin Moore

Stingray 1529

ΔE 1.2 · #CFCCBB

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 1.6 · #CFCEC0

Vista Paint

Vintage Find K-894

ΔE 1.6 · #CFD2C1

Valspar

Mint Glaze 5004-1B

ΔE 2 · #CACDBF

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 2.2 · #C9CDBF

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.5 · #C9CBBE

Hallman-Lindsay

Palatine 370

ΔE 2.5 · #C9C7B6

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 3 · #CCD0BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#CECEBD

#BCBCCD

Analogous

#CDC4BC

#CECEBD

#C4CDBC

Triadic

#CECEBD

#BCCDCD

#CDBCCD

Split-Complementary

#CECEBD

#BCC4CD

#C4BCCD

Tetradic

#CECEBD

#BCCDC4

#BCBCCD

#CDBCC4

Monochromatic

#8A8A66

#ADAD90

#CECEBD

#EEEEE8

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#CECEBD

#BCCDBC

#BCBCCD

#CDBCCD

Compound

#CECEBD

#C4CDBC

#BCBCCD

#C4BCCD

Variations

Lighter

#D7D7C9

#E0E0D7

#EDEDE8

Darker

#ADAD8E

#7E7E5A

#4A4A34

Saturation

#C7C7C2

#CDCDBC

#E6E6A3

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CECEBD

#D0CDBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CECEBD

#CECEBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CECEBD

#CFCBCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Liveable Green 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

#DAC7A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CECEBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7CCCD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#9191BD

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: #CECEBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CECEBD;

CSS Variable

--color-liveable-green: #CECEBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'liveable-green': '#CECEBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CECEBD] text-[#CECEBD]

SCSS

$liveable-green: #CECEBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CECEBD?

#CECEBD is Liveable Green, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CECEBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Liveable Green?

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

What colors pair well with Liveable Green?

Liveable Green 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 Liveable Green?

You can download Liveable Green 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 Liveable Green?

The hex code is #CECEBD. In RGB it's 206, 206, 189, and in HSL it's 60°, 15%, 77%.

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