GREENS

Greenette

#DBECC5

RGB 219, 236, 197 · HSL 86°, 51%, 85% · CMYK 7, 0, 17, 7

Greenette is #DBECC5 in HEX — rgb(219, 236, 197), hsl(86°, 51%, 85%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 17%, 7%).

Greenette pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 86°, 51%, 85%. 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#DBECC5

RGB219, 236, 197

HSL86°, 51%, 85%

HSV86°, 17%, 93%

CMYK7, 0, 17, 7

Decimal14412997

CSS RGBrgb(219, 236, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 51%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Greenette S21G1

Exact match

Behr

Feng Shui S370-2

ΔE 1 · #D8EAC4

Valspar

Sprig of Mint 6004-7B

ΔE 1.3 · #D8EBC6

Benjamin Moore

New 422

ΔE 1.8 · #D9EEC5

Vista Paint

Green Acres K-373

ΔE 2.4 · #DCEABF

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 2.5 · #D4E7C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Earth Happiness 769

ΔE 2.9 · #E3EDC8

Kilz

Melon Extract LG220-02

ΔE 3.2 · #D9E6BB

PPG

Aloe Vera 1222-3

ΔE 4.3 · #DBE5B9

Dunn-Edwards

Flower Bulb DE5582

ΔE 4.3 · #D9E8C9

IKEA

IKEA077 77

ΔE 6.3 · #D3DFC1

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 7.3 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 8.4 · #DBDAB6

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 8.6 · #D8DBAC

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 18.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#DBECC5

#D6C5EC

Analogous

#ECEAC5

#DBECC5

#C8ECC5

Triadic

#DBECC5

#C5DBEC

#ECC5DB

Split-Complementary

#DBECC5

#C5C8EC

#EAC5EC

Tetradic

#DBECC5

#C5ECEA

#D6C5EC

#ECC5C8

Monochromatic

#94C752

#B8DA8B

#DBECC5

#F3F9EC

Rectangle

#DBECC5

#C5ECD6

#D6C5EC

#ECC5DB

Compound

#DBECC5

#C8ECC5

#D6C5EC

#EAC5EC

Variations

Lighter

#E2F0D1

#E9F2DE

#F2F6ED

Darker

#B3D982

#80BA34

#4B6E1D

Saturation

#DADFD3

#DBECC5

#DDF6BC

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBECC5

#EAE3C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBECC5

#E9E9CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBECC5

#DFE6E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Greenette 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

#E4DEAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBECC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1E3D3

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B49AD7

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: #DBECC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBECC5;

CSS Variable

--color-greenette: #DBECC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greenette': '#DBECC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBECC5] text-[#DBECC5]

SCSS

$greenette: #DBECC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBECC5?

#DBECC5 is Greenette, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #DBECC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greenette?

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

What colors pair well with Greenette?

Greenette 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 Greenette?

You can download Greenette 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 Greenette?

The hex code is #DBECC5. In RGB it's 219, 236, 197, and in HSL it's 86°, 51%, 85%.

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