GREENS

Light Light Lichen

#D3E7DC

RGB 211, 231, 220 · HSL 147°, 29%, 87% · CMYK 9, 0, 5, 9

Light Light Lichen is #D3E7DC in HEX — rgb(211, 231, 220), hsl(147°, 29%, 87%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 5%, 9%).

Light Light Lichen pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 147°, 29%, 87%. 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#D3E7DC

RGB211, 231, 220

HSL147°, 29%, 87%

HSV147°, 9%, 91%

CMYK9, 0, 5, 9

Decimal13887452

CSS RGBrgb(211, 231, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(147, 29%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Light Lichen Half S25D1H

ΔE 0.5 · #D3E7DB

PPG

Summer Breeze 1139-1

ΔE 1 · #D3E5DB

Benjamin Moore

Taffeta 843

ΔE 1.1 · #D4E7DE

Kilz

Creamy Mint RG190-01

ΔE 1.4 · #D7E7DC

Behr

Pensive Sky 710E-2

ΔE 1.5 · #D7E7DD

Dunn-Edwards

Toadstool DE5645

ΔE 1.7 · #D7E7DA

Vista Paint

Bay Green C-704

ΔE 1.7 · #D3EADD

Hallman-Lindsay

Bay Green 705

ΔE 1.8 · #D3EBE0

Sherwin-Williams

Embellished Blue SW6749

ΔE 1.8 · #D7EBE2

Valspar

Mint Whisper 5008-7A

ΔE 2.1 · #D3EAE2

Colorhouse

Water .01 Water-01

ΔE 2.3 · #CFE9E0

IKEA

IKEA090 90

ΔE 4 · #CDDCD0

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 4.3 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 6.5 · #E5E7DC

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.8 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8 · #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

#D3E7DC

#E7D4DF

Analogous

#D5E7D4

#D3E7DC

#D4E7E7

Triadic

#D3E7DC

#DDD4E7

#E7DDD4

Split-Complementary

#D3E7DC

#E7D4E7

#E7D4D5

Tetradic

#D3E7DC

#D4D5E7

#E7D4DF

#E7E7D4

Monochromatic

#72B18E

#A3CCB6

#D3E7DC

#EFF6F2

Rectangle

#D3E7DC

#D4DFE7

#E7D4DF

#E7DDD4

Compound

#D3E7DC

#D4E7E7

#E7D4DF

#E7D4D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDECE4

#E6F0EB

#F1F6F3

Darker

#9AC9AF

#53A176

#2F5F45

Saturation

#DBE1DE

#D4E7DD

#C8F3DC

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

16.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3E7DC

#E0DFDD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3E7DC

#E4E4DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3E7DC

#D5E5E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Light Light Lichen 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

#DEDAC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3E7DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBDFE4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#CDACBE

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: #D3E7DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3E7DC;

CSS Variable

--color-light-light-lichen: #D3E7DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-light-lichen': '#D3E7DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3E7DC] text-[#D3E7DC]

SCSS

$light-light-lichen: #D3E7DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3E7DC?

#D3E7DC is Light Light Lichen, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #D3E7DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Light Lichen?

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

What colors pair well with Light Light Lichen?

Light Light Lichen 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 Light Light Lichen?

You can download Light Light Lichen 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 Light Light Lichen?

The hex code is #D3E7DC. In RGB it's 211, 231, 220, and in HSL it's 147°, 29%, 87%.

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