GREENS

Folly

#DFE2D1

RGB 223, 226, 209 · HSL 71°, 23%, 85% · CMYK 1, 0, 8, 11

Folly is #DFE2D1 in HEX — rgb(223, 226, 209), hsl(71°, 23%, 85%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 8%, 11%).

Folly pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 71°, 23%, 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#DFE2D1

RGB223, 226, 209

HSL71°, 23%, 85%

HSV71°, 8%, 89%

CMYK1, 0, 8, 11

Decimal14672593

CSS RGBrgb(223, 226, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 23%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Folly MQ3-46

Exact match

PPG

Wild Wheat 1123-3

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E1D1

Benjamin Moore

Refined AF-75

ΔE 1.1 · #DFE0CE

Sherwin-Williams

Sagey SW6175

ΔE 1.1 · #E2E2D1

Dulux

Green Frost Half S20C1H

ΔE 1.2 · #DCDFCD

Vista Paint

Pale Green Tea C-424

ΔE 1.2 · #E2E2D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Green Tea 425

ΔE 1.2 · #E2E2D2

Valspar

White Scallion 6006-3A

ΔE 1.5 · #DDDECD

Kilz

Celadon Vase LG190-02

ΔE 1.6 · #DBE1D2

Dunn-Edwards

Garden Pebble DE6247

ΔE 1.8 · #E4E4D5

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.1 · #E4E2D3

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 2.7 · #DDDFD3

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.1 · #E7EBDA

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 3.7 · #E5E7DC

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 5 · #DDDDD5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#DFE2D1

#D3D0E2

Analogous

#E2DCD0

#DFE2D1

#D6E2D0

Triadic

#DFE2D1

#D0DEE2

#E2D0DE

Split-Complementary

#DFE2D1

#D0D6E2

#DCD0E2

Tetradic

#DFE2D1

#D0E2DC

#D3D0E2

#E2D0D6

Monochromatic

#9DA772

#BEC4A1

#DFE2D1

#F4F5EF

Rectangle

#DFE2D1

#D0E2D3

#D3D0E2

#E2D0DE

Compound

#DFE2D1

#D6E2D0

#D3D0E2

#DCD0E2

Variations

Lighter

#E5E7D9

#EBEDE4

#F3F4EF

Darker

#BAC19A

#8A9559

#515833

Saturation

#DADBD6

#DEE2D0

#E8F0C1

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFE2D1

#E3E0D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFE2D1

#E1E1D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFE2D1

#E0DFE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Folly 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

#E7D6B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFE2D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4DBDC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#ADA7CA

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: #DFE2D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFE2D1;

CSS Variable

--color-folly: #DFE2D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'folly': '#DFE2D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFE2D1] text-[#DFE2D1]

SCSS

$folly: #DFE2D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFE2D1?

#DFE2D1 is Folly, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #DFE2D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Folly?

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

What colors pair well with Folly?

Folly 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 Folly?

You can download Folly 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 Folly?

The hex code is #DFE2D1. In RGB it's 223, 226, 209, and in HSL it's 71°, 23%, 85%.

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