GREENS

French Limestone Half

#D6E0CF

RGB 214, 224, 207 · HSL 95°, 22%, 85% · CMYK 4, 0, 8, 12

French Limestone Half is #D6E0CF in HEX — rgb(214, 224, 207), hsl(95°, 22%, 85%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 8%, 12%).

French Limestone Half pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 95°, 22%, 85%. 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#D6E0CF

RGB214, 224, 207

HSL95°, 22%, 85%

HSV95°, 8%, 88%

CMYK4, 0, 8, 12

Decimal14082255

CSS RGBrgb(214, 224, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(95, 22%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

French Limestone Half S22C1H

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mint 436

ΔE 1.1 · #D5DFCC

PPG

Lime Spritz 1121-2

ΔE 1.3 · #DAE1CF

Vista Paint

Tudor Grove K-878

ΔE 1.5 · #D1DECC

Kilz

Seafoam Blanket RG200-02

ΔE 1.5 · #D2DECF

Valspar

Glowing Green 5007-3A

ΔE 1.9 · #DADFCF

Dunn-Edwards

Green Mirror DEC784

ΔE 2.2 · #D7E2D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Glade 433

ΔE 2.2 · #D8DDCA

Behr

Sawgrass N350-2

ΔE 2.2 · #D2DCC8

Sherwin-Williams

Gratifying Green SW6435

ΔE 2.3 · #DAE2CD

IKEA

IKEA090 90

ΔE 3.5 · #CDDCD0

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 4 · #D9D9C8

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 4.5 · #D9DCD2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.8 · #E7EBDA

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 4.9 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D6E0CF

#DAD0E1

Analogous

#E0E1D0

#D6E0CF

#D0E1D2

Triadic

#D6E0CF

#D0D7E1

#E1D0D7

Split-Complementary

#D6E0CF

#D2D0E1

#E1D0E0

Tetradic

#D6E0CF

#D0E0E1

#DAD0E1

#E1D2D0

Monochromatic

#88A573

#B0C3A2

#D6E0CF

#F2F5EF

Rectangle

#D6E0CF

#D0E1DA

#DAD0E1

#E1D0D7

Compound

#D6E0CF

#D0E1D2

#DAD0E1

#E1D0E0

Variations

Lighter

#DFE7DA

#E7ECE4

#F1F4F0

Darker

#AAC09B

#72945A

#425734

Saturation

#D8DBD6

#D7E1D0

#D5F0C1

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6E0CF

#DEDBD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6E0CF

#DEDED1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6E0CF

#D8DDDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

French Limestone Half 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

#E0D5B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6E0CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDDADB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#BBA7CA

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: #D6E0CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6E0CF;

CSS Variable

--color-french-limestone-half: #D6E0CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-limestone-half': '#D6E0CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6E0CF] text-[#D6E0CF]

SCSS

$french-limestone-half: #D6E0CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6E0CF?

#D6E0CF is French Limestone Half, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #D6E0CF warm or cool?

French Limestone Half reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with French Limestone Half?

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

What colors pair well with French Limestone Half?

French Limestone Half 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 French Limestone Half?

You can download French Limestone Half 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 French Limestone Half?

The hex code is #D6E0CF. In RGB it's 214, 224, 207, and in HSL it's 95°, 22%, 85%.

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