GREENS

Wales Green

#DDE5A3

RGB 221, 229, 163 · HSL 67°, 56%, 77% · CMYK 3, 0, 29, 10

Wales Green is #DDE5A3 in HEX — rgb(221, 229, 163), hsl(67°, 56%, 77%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 29%, 10%).

Wales Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 56%, 77%. 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#DDE5A3

RGB221, 229, 163

HSL67°, 56%, 77%

HSV67°, 29%, 90%

CMYK3, 0, 29, 10

Decimal14542243

CSS RGBrgb(221, 229, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 56%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Wales2028-50

ΔE 0.4 · #DEE6A4

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Behr

Dried Palm400C-3

ΔE 1.8 · #E0E8A3

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PPG

Hip Hop1217-3

ΔE 2.1 · #E4E8A7

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Colorhouse

Sprout .05Sprout-05

ΔE 2.2 · #DBE8A7

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Vista Paint

Fresh SproutK-396

ΔE 2.5 · #DFE7A0

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Dulux

Fresh FrappeS19G3

ΔE 3 · #DDE59D

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Dunn-Edwards

Wedge of LimeDE5549

ΔE 3.4 · #E1ECA5

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Hallman-Lindsay

Envy777

ΔE 4.7 · #E0E7AE

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Valspar

Spring Lawn6006-9C

ΔE 5 · #D0E4A5

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IKEA

IKEA06161

ΔE 5.4 · #ECEBAF

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Kilz

Autumn FernLF220-02

ΔE 6 · #E8E1A1

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Sherwin-Williams

GleefulSW6709

ΔE 6.8 · #DAD790

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Dutch Boy

Wonder WoodsDCP-0772

ΔE 10.6 · #B9D696

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RAL

Light Ivory1015

ΔE 10.7 · #E6D690

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Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow233

ΔE 11.8 · #F7E29D

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 17.2 · #D0C092

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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

#DDE5A3

#ABA4E5

Analogous

#E5CCA4

#DDE5A3

#BDE5A4

Triadic

#DDE5A3

#A4DEE5

#E5A4DE

Split-Complementary

#DDE5A3

#A4BDE5

#CCA4E5

Tetradic

#DDE5A3

#A4E5CC

#ABA4E5

#E5A4BD

Monochromatic

#ABBB35

#C8D468

#DDE5A3

#F3F6DF

#F8F9EB

Rectangle

#DDE5A3

#A4E5AB

#ABA4E5

#E5A4DE

Compound

#DDE5A3

#BDE5A4

#ABA4E5

#CCA4E5

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Wales Green run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F6F8E7

Tint #F0F3D6

Tint #EAEFC5

Tint #E4EAB4

Base #DDE5A3

Shade #C6D363

Shade #A2B132

Shade #677020

Shade #2C300D

Variations

Lighter

#E4EAB6

#E9EDCB

#F1F3E2

Darker

#C9D764

#9FAF29

#5E6716

Saturation

#CCCEBA

#DEE5A4

#E7F297

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

#DDE5A3

#EADDA5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDE5A3

#E4E4AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDE5A3

#E2DCE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Wales Green 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

#E5D895

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDE5A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2DDBA

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.

#877DD1

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: #DDE5A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDE5A3;

CSS Variable

--color-wales-green: #DDE5A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wales-green': '#DDE5A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDE5A3] text-[#DDE5A3]

SCSS

$wales-green: #DDE5A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDE5A3?

#DDE5A3 is Wales Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #DDE5A3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wales Green?

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

What colors pair well with Wales Green?

Wales Green 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 Wales Green?

You can download Wales Green 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 Wales Green?

The hex code is #DDE5A3. In RGB it's 221, 229, 163, and in HSL it's 67°, 56%, 77%.

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