GREENS

Fresh Start

#CFD4A4

RGB 207, 212, 164 · HSL 66°, 36%, 74% · CMYK 2, 0, 23, 17

Fresh Start is #CFD4A4 in HEX — rgb(207, 212, 164), hsl(66°, 36%, 74%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 23%, 17%).

Fresh Start pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 66°, 36%, 74%. 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#CFD4A4

RGB207, 212, 164

HSL66°, 36%, 74%

HSV66°, 23%, 83%

CMYK2, 0, 23, 17

Decimal13620388

CSS RGBrgb(207, 212, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 36%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Start 784

Exact match

Vista Paint

Fresh Start C-783

ΔE 0.5 · #CFD4A3

PPG

True To You 1118-3

ΔE 0.6 · #CDD3A3

Dunn-Edwards

Trailing Vine DE5541

ΔE 1.2 · #CFD5A7

Benjamin Moore

Folk 528

ΔE 1.7 · #D2D3A2

Kilz

Whispering Aspens LG170-02

ΔE 2.6 · #D7D9AB

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 2.8 · #D8DBAC

Behr

Seasoned Salt S330-3

ΔE 3 · #CDCD9F

Valspar

Leaf Bud 6005-5B

ΔE 3.1 · #D9D8A9

Dulux

Celery Green S18E3

ΔE 3.9 · #CDCC99

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 4.6 · #C7C896

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 4.7 · #CBC99D

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 7.3 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.1 · #D0C092

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 11.6 · #BEBD7F

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 12.4 · #B9D696

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#CFD4A4

#AAA5D5

Analogous

#D5C1A5

#CFD4A4

#B8D5A5

Triadic

#CFD4A4

#A5D0D5

#D5A5D0

Split-Complementary

#CFD4A4

#A5B8D5

#C1A5D5

Tetradic

#CFD4A4

#A5D5C1

#AAA5D5

#D5A5B8

Monochromatic

#919948

#B5BC71

#CFD4A4

#EBEDD9

#F6F7EE

Rectangle

#CFD4A4

#A5D5AA

#AAA5D5

#D5A5D0

Compound

#CFD4A4

#B8D5A5

#AAA5D5

#C1A5D5

Variations

Lighter

#D9DDB7

#E1E3CB

#ECEEE2

Darker

#B6BE70

#89913F

#505523

Saturation

#C2C4B6

#D0D5A5

#E1EA90

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFD4A4

#D8CFA5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFD4A4

#D3D3AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFD4A4

#D3CDD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fresh Start 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

#DBCC96

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFD4A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8D1BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#8983BD

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: #CFD4A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFD4A4;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-start: #CFD4A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-start': '#CFD4A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFD4A4] text-[#CFD4A4]

SCSS

$fresh-start: #CFD4A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFD4A4?

#CFD4A4 is Fresh Start, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CFD4A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Start?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Start?

Fresh Start 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 Fresh Start?

You can download Fresh Start 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 Fresh Start?

The hex code is #CFD4A4. In RGB it's 207, 212, 164, and in HSL it's 66°, 36%, 74%.

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