GREENS

Cavan

#DCE2CE

RGB 220, 226, 206 · HSL 78°, 26%, 85% · CMYK 3, 0, 9, 11

Cavan is #DCE2CE in HEX — rgb(220, 226, 206), hsl(78°, 26%, 85%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 9%, 11%).

Cavan pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 78°, 26%, 85%. 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#DCE2CE

RGB220, 226, 206

HSL78°, 26%, 85%

HSV78°, 9%, 89%

CMYK3, 0, 9, 11

Decimal14475982

CSS RGBrgb(220, 226, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(78, 26%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Celery Satin Half S19D1H

ΔE 0.6 · #DBE1CC

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 435

ΔE 0.9 · #DDE4D1

Sherwin-Williams

Gratifying Green SW6435

ΔE 0.9 · #DAE2CD

PPG

Lime Wash 1122-2

ΔE 1 · #DFE3D0

Vista Paint

Mystical Mist K-902

ΔE 1.2 · #DBE0CE

Behr

Prairie Dust N330-2

ΔE 1.6 · #DFE1CE

Kilz

Clear Creek LG230-01

ΔE 1.7 · #DAE1CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Glade 433

ΔE 1.8 · #D8DDCA

Valspar

Glowing Green 5007-3A

ΔE 2.3 · #DADFCF

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Hillside DE5568

ΔE 2.9 · #DCE5CC

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.8 · #E7EBDA

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.8 · #D9D9C8

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 4.4 · #DDDFD3

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 4.4 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 5.2 · #EDE9D8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.4 · #EAEAE4

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

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

#DCE2CE

#D5CFE3

Analogous

#E3DFCF

#DCE2CE

#D3E3CF

Triadic

#DCE2CE

#CFDDE3

#E3CFDD

Split-Complementary

#DCE2CE

#CFD3E3

#DFCFE3

Tetradic

#DCE2CE

#CFE3DF

#D5CFE3

#E3CFD3

Monochromatic

#98AA6E

#BAC69F

#DCE2CE

#F4F6EF

Rectangle

#DCE2CE

#CFE3D5

#D5CFE3

#E3CFDD

Compound

#DCE2CE

#D3E3CF

#D5CFE3

#DFCFE3

Variations

Lighter

#E4E8D8

#EAEDE3

#F3F4EF

Darker

#B6C497

#859955

#4E5A31

Saturation

#DADCD6

#DDE3CF

#E2F1C1

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

15.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCE2CE

#E2DECF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCE2CE

#E1E1D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCE2CE

#DEDFE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cavan 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

#E4D6B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCE2CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2DBDA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#B1A7CA

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: #DCE2CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCE2CE;

CSS Variable

--color-cavan: #DCE2CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cavan': '#DCE2CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCE2CE] text-[#DCE2CE]

SCSS

$cavan: #DCE2CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCE2CE?

#DCE2CE is Cavan, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #DCE2CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cavan?

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

What colors pair well with Cavan?

Cavan 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 Cavan?

You can download Cavan 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 Cavan?

The hex code is #DCE2CE. In RGB it's 220, 226, 206, and in HSL it's 78°, 26%, 85%.

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