GREENS

Curious

#D9E49E

RGB 217, 228, 158 · HSL 69°, 56%, 76% · CMYK 5, 0, 31, 11

Curious is #D9E49E in HEX — rgb(217, 228, 158), hsl(69°, 56%, 76%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 31%, 11%).

Curious pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 56%, 76%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D9E49E

RGB217, 228, 158

HSL69°, 56%, 76%

HSV69°, 31%, 89%

CMYK5, 0, 31, 11

Decimal14279838

CSS RGBrgb(217, 228, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 56%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Curious 1219-3

Exact match

Dulux

Fresh Frappe S19G3

ΔE 1.6 · #DDE59D

Vista Paint

Fresh Sprout K-396

ΔE 1.8 · #DFE7A0

Behr

Dried Palm 400C-3

ΔE 2.1 · #E0E8A3

Benjamin Moore

Neon 402

ΔE 2.2 · #DAE9A2

Dunn-Edwards

Wedge of Lime DE5549

ΔE 2.8 · #E1ECA5

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 3.1 · #DBE8A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Vacation Island 778

ΔE 4.1 · #D1D991

Kilz

Tree Line LG240-01

ΔE 4.6 · #CADF99

Valspar

Fresh Pear 6007-7C

ΔE 4.7 · #D6E293

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 6.7 · #DAD790

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 7.7 · #ECEBAF

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 9.7 · #B9D696

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.3 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 12.9 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 18.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#D9E49E

#AAA0E4

Analogous

#E4CCA0

#D9E49E

#B8E4A0

Triadic

#D9E49E

#A0DAE4

#E4A0DA

Split-Complementary

#D9E49E

#A0B8E4

#CCA0E4

Tetradic

#D9E49E

#A0E4CC

#AAA0E4

#E4A0B8

Monochromatic

#A3B734

#C3D364

#D9E49E

#F1F5DB

#F7F9EB

Rectangle

#D9E49E

#A0E4AA

#AAA0E4

#E4A0DA

Compound

#D9E49E

#B8E4A0

#AAA0E4

#CCA0E4

Variations

Lighter

#E1E9B3

#E7ECC9

#EFF2E1

Darker

#C4D660

#99AC29

#5A6616

Saturation

#C9CCB8

#DAE4A0

#E3F292

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9E49E

#E8DBA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9E49E

#E2E2A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9E49E

#DEDBE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Curious 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

#E2D892

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9E49E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFDDB6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE9

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.

#877AD0

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: #D9E49E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9E49E;

CSS Variable

--color-curious: #D9E49E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'curious': '#D9E49E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9E49E] text-[#D9E49E]

SCSS

$curious: #D9E49E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9E49E?

#D9E49E is Curious, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #D9E49E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Curious?

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

What colors pair well with Curious?

Curious 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 Curious?

You can download Curious 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 Curious?

The hex code is #D9E49E. In RGB it's 217, 228, 158, and in HSL it's 69°, 56%, 76%.

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