GREENS

Smoky Light

#D7D9C6

RGB 215, 217, 198 · HSL 66°, 20%, 81% · CMYK 1, 0, 9, 15

Smoky Light is #D7D9C6 in HEX — rgb(215, 217, 198), hsl(66°, 20%, 81%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 9%, 15%).

Smoky Light pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 66°, 20%, 81%. 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#D7D9C6

RGB215, 217, 198

HSL66°, 20%, 81%

HSV66°, 9%, 85%

CMYK1, 0, 9, 15

Decimal14145990

CSS RGBrgb(215, 217, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 20%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

September Song C-425

ΔE 1 · #D4D8C6

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 1.3 · #D9D9C8

Valspar

Pale Pastures 5006-3A

ΔE 1.4 · #D3D8C4

Dulux

Garlic Suede Half S19C1H

ΔE 1.6 · #D9DDCB

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Glade 433

ΔE 1.6 · #D8DDCA

Behr

Desert Springs PPU10-15

ΔE 1.9 · #DCDDCC

Benjamin Moore

April 1507

ΔE 2 · #DBDACA

PPG

Liberated Lime 1127-2

ΔE 2 · #D8DDCC

Dunn-Edwards

Spooky DE6248

ΔE 2.5 · #D1D2BF

Kilz

Silver Fern LG180-02

ΔE 2.8 · #D1D1BF

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 3 · #DED8C6

Sherwin-Williams

Gratifying Green SW6435

ΔE 3.6 · #DAE2CD

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 3.9 · #E4DECC

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.8 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.4 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.4 · #EAEAE4

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

#D7D9C6

#C7C5D8

Analogous

#D8D0C5

#D7D9C6

#CDD8C5

Triadic

#D7D9C6

#C5D6D8

#D8C5D6

Split-Complementary

#D7D9C6

#C5CDD8

#D0C5D8

Tetradic

#D7D9C6

#C5D8D0

#C7C5D8

#D8C5CD

Monochromatic

#969B69

#B6BA97

#D7D9C6

#F4F5F0

Rectangle

#D7D9C6

#C5D8C7

#C7C5D8

#D8C5D6

Compound

#D7D9C6

#CDD8C5

#C7C5D8

#D0C5D8

Variations

Lighter

#DEE0D0

#E6E7DD

#F0F0EC

Darker

#B4B892

#868B59

#4E5133

Saturation

#D1D1CC

#D6D8C5

#E6ECB1

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7D9C6

#DBD7C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7D9C6

#D9D9C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7D9C6

#D9D6D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Smoky Light 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

#E1CFB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7D9C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CED4D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A09CC3

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: #D7D9C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7D9C6;

CSS Variable

--color-smoky-light: #D7D9C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smoky-light': '#D7D9C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7D9C6] text-[#D7D9C6]

SCSS

$smoky-light: #D7D9C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7D9C6?

#D7D9C6 is Smoky Light, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #D7D9C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smoky Light?

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

What colors pair well with Smoky Light?

Smoky Light 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 Smoky Light?

You can download Smoky Light 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 Smoky Light?

The hex code is #D7D9C6. In RGB it's 215, 217, 198, and in HSL it's 66°, 20%, 81%.

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