GREENS

Fresh Frappé

#DBE69D

RGB 219, 230, 157 · HSL 69°, 59%, 76% · CMYK 5, 0, 32, 10

Fresh Frappé is #DBE69D in HEX — rgb(219, 230, 157), hsl(69°, 59%, 76%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 32%, 10%).

Fresh Frappé pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 59%, 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#DBE69D

RGB219, 230, 157

HSL69°, 59%, 76%

HSV69°, 32%, 90%

CMYK5, 0, 32, 10

Decimal14411421

CSS RGBrgb(219, 230, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 59%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fresh Frappe S19G3

ΔE 1.3 · #DDE59D

PPG

Curious 1219-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D9E49E

Vista Paint

Fresh Sprout K-396

ΔE 1.6 · #DFE7A0

Benjamin Moore

Neon 402

ΔE 2.1 · #DAE9A2

Dunn-Edwards

Wedge of Lime DE5549

ΔE 2.4 · #E1ECA5

Behr

Dried Palm 400C-3

ΔE 2.5 · #E0E8A3

Valspar

Fresh Pear 6007-7C

ΔE 3.5 · #D6E293

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 4.2 · #DBE8A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Vacation Island 778

ΔE 4.5 · #D1D991

Kilz

Tree Line LG240-01

ΔE 5.2 · #CADF99

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 7 · #DAD790

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 7.8 · #E2E38D

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 9 · #C7DF89

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.5 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 12.9 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 19.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#DBE69D

#A99EE6

Analogous

#E6CD9E

#DBE69D

#B7E69E

Triadic

#DBE69D

#9EDBE6

#E69EDB

Split-Complementary

#DBE69D

#9EB7E6

#CD9EE6

Tetradic

#DBE69D

#9EE6CD

#A99EE6

#E69EB7

Monochromatic

#A6BB30

#C5D661

#DBE69D

#F2F6DB

#F8FAEB

Rectangle

#DBE69D

#9EE6A9

#A99EE6

#E69EDB

Compound

#DBE69D

#B7E69E

#A99EE6

#CD9EE6

Variations

Lighter

#E2EBB1

#E7EDC8

#F0F2E1

Darker

#C6D95D

#9BB025

#5B6814

Saturation

#C9CDB7

#DBE69E

#E4F291

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBE69D

#EADD9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBE69D

#E4E4A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBE69D

#E0DCE2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fresh Frappé 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

#E4D991

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBE69D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1DEB5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE8

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.

#8577D2

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: #DBE69D;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBE69D;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-frappé: #DBE69D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-frappé': '#DBE69D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBE69D] text-[#DBE69D]

SCSS

$fresh-frappé: #DBE69D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBE69D?

#DBE69D is Fresh Frappé, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #DBE69D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Frappé?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Frappé?

Fresh Frappé 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 Fresh Frappé?

You can download Fresh Frappé 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 Fresh Frappé?

The hex code is #DBE69D. In RGB it's 219, 230, 157, and in HSL it's 69°, 59%, 76%.

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