GREENS

Willow Wind

#D5DCA9

RGB 213, 220, 169 · HSL 68°, 42%, 76% · CMYK 3, 0, 23, 14

Willow Wind is #D5DCA9 in HEX — rgb(213, 220, 169), hsl(68°, 42%, 76%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 23%, 14%).

Willow Wind pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 42%, 76%. 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#D5DCA9

RGB213, 220, 169

HSL68°, 42%, 76%

HSV68°, 23%, 86%

CMYK3, 0, 23, 14

Decimal14015657

CSS RGBrgb(213, 220, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 42%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Tender Shoots TB-71

ΔE 2.1 · #DBDDA9

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 2.5 · #D8DBAC

Vista Paint

Spring Farm K-421

ΔE 2.8 · #DCDCAA

Dulux

Rockmelon Rind S19F2

ΔE 2.9 · #D5E0B1

Behr

Sweet Jasmine M330-3

ΔE 2.9 · #DCDCAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Start 784

ΔE 3.1 · #CFD4A4

PPG

True To You 1118-3

ΔE 3.4 · #CDD3A3

Benjamin Moore

Warren 527

ΔE 3.4 · #D8DBAE

Dunn-Edwards

Trailing Vine DE5541

ΔE 3.4 · #CFD5A7

Valspar

Limonata 6002-5B

ΔE 3.5 · #CFDEAE

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 4.6 · #E0DEA6

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Granita SW6715

ΔE 5.7 · #DCE1B8

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 8.2 · #DBDAB6

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 11.5 · #B9D696

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.4 · #D0C092

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 13 · #BEBD7F

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 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

#D5DCA9

#AFA8DC

Analogous

#DCC9A8

#D5DCA9

#BBDCA8

Triadic

#D5DCA9

#A8D5DC

#DCA8D5

Split-Complementary

#D5DCA9

#A8BBDC

#C9A8DC

Tetradic

#D5DCA9

#A8DCC9

#AFA8DC

#DCA8BB

Monochromatic

#99A744

#BAC572

#D5DCA9

#EFF2DE

#F6F8ED

Rectangle

#D5DCA9

#A8DCAF

#AFA8DC

#DCA8D5

Compound

#D5DCA9

#BBDCA8

#AFA8DC

#C9A8DC

Variations

Lighter

#DDE3B9

#E4E7CD

#EEF0E3

Darker

#BBC76F

#8F9C39

#545C20

Saturation

#C7CABA

#D5DCA8

#E2ED96

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

14.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5DCA9

#E0D6AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5DCA9

#DBDBB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5DCA9

#D9D5D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Willow Wind 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

#DFD29A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5DCA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD7BE

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.

#8D85C5

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: #D5DCA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5DCA9;

CSS Variable

--color-willow-wind: #D5DCA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'willow-wind': '#D5DCA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5DCA9] text-[#D5DCA9]

SCSS

$willow-wind: #D5DCA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5DCA9?

#D5DCA9 is Willow Wind, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #D5DCA9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Willow Wind?

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

What colors pair well with Willow Wind?

Willow Wind 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 Willow Wind?

You can download Willow Wind 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 Willow Wind?

The hex code is #D5DCA9. In RGB it's 213, 220, 169, and in HSL it's 68°, 42%, 76%.

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