GREENS

Fern Shadow

#D6E1B4

RGB 214, 225, 180 · HSL 75°, 43%, 79% · CMYK 5, 0, 20, 12

Fern Shadow is #D6E1B4 in HEX — rgb(214, 225, 180), hsl(75°, 43%, 79%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 20%, 12%).

Fern Shadow pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 75°, 43%, 79%. 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#D6E1B4

RGB214, 225, 180

HSL75°, 43%, 79%

HSV75°, 20%, 88%

CMYK5, 0, 20, 12

Decimal14082484

CSS RGBrgb(214, 225, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 43%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rockmelon Rind S19F2

ΔE 1.1 · #D5E0B1

PPG

Aloe Vera 1222-3

ΔE 1.7 · #DBE5B9

Valspar

Timid Absinthe 6003-5B

ΔE 2 · #DAE2B8

Kilz

Melon Extract LG220-02

ΔE 2.1 · #D9E6BB

Behr

Spring Glow MQ4-45

ΔE 2.5 · #D1DDB4

Vista Paint

Pick of the Meadow K-365

ΔE 2.6 · #D7E1B9

Benjamin Moore

Veranda 541

ΔE 2.7 · #D0DFB6

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Granita SW6715

ΔE 3.1 · #DCE1B8

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 3.6 · #D8DBAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Clean Air 783

ΔE 3.9 · #D8DDB6

Dunn-Edwards

Trailing Vine DE5541

ΔE 4.4 · #CFD5A7

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 5.3 · #D6DBB7

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 6.5 · #DBDAB6

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 9.9 · #D4E2C8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#D6E1B4

#BEB2E0

Analogous

#E0D5B2

#D6E1B4

#BEE0B2

Triadic

#D6E1B4

#B2D5E0

#E0B2D5

Split-Complementary

#D6E1B4

#B2BEE0

#D5B2E0

Tetradic

#D6E1B4

#B2E0D5

#BEB2E0

#E0B2BE

Monochromatic

#98B347

#B7CB7C

#D6E1B4

#F3F6E9

#F5F8ED

Rectangle

#D6E1B4

#B2E0BE

#BEB2E0

#E0B2D5

Compound

#D6E1B4

#BEE0B2

#BEB2E0

#D5B2E0

Variations

Lighter

#DDE7C2

#E5EBD3

#EFF2E7

Darker

#B6CC77

#89A33A

#506021

Saturation

#CDD0C3

#D5E0B2

#DDF0A3

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6E1B4

#E2DAB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6E1B4

#DFDFBB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6E1B4

#DADADE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fern Shadow 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

#E0D5A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6E1B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDDAC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#9C8DCA

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 · 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 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: #D6E1B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6E1B4;

CSS Variable

--color-fern-shadow: #D6E1B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fern-shadow': '#D6E1B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6E1B4] text-[#D6E1B4]

SCSS

$fern-shadow: #D6E1B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6E1B4?

#D6E1B4 is Fern Shadow, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #D6E1B4 warm or cool?

Fern Shadow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fern Shadow?

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

What colors pair well with Fern Shadow?

Fern Shadow 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 Fern Shadow?

You can download Fern Shadow 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 Fern Shadow?

The hex code is #D6E1B4. In RGB it's 214, 225, 180, and in HSL it's 75°, 43%, 79%.

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