GREENS

Apple Slice

#E6EECB

RGB 230, 238, 203 · HSL 74°, 51%, 86% · CMYK 3, 0, 15, 7

Apple Slice is #E6EECB in HEX — rgb(230, 238, 203), hsl(74°, 51%, 86%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 15%, 7%).

Apple Slice pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 74°, 51%, 86%. 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#E6EECB

RGB230, 238, 203

HSL74°, 51%, 86%

HSV74°, 15%, 93%

CMYK3, 0, 15, 7

Decimal15134411

CSS RGBrgb(230, 238, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(74, 51%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Apple Slice 6006-9A

Exact match

Dulux

Budding Bloom Half S20F1H

ΔE 0.4 · #E7EFCC

Vista Paint

Glory of Spring K-357

ΔE 1 · #E6F0CC

Hallman-Lindsay

Earth Happiness 769

ΔE 1.4 · #E3EDC8

PPG

Quiet Rain 1221-2

ΔE 1.6 · #E7EFCF

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2029-60

ΔE 1.7 · #E5EFC9

Behr

Green Power S340-2

ΔE 1.7 · #E4EDC7

Kilz

Birdcage LG200-02

ΔE 1.7 · #E4EECE

Dunn-Edwards

Tinted Mint DE5540

ΔE 2.6 · #E3E7C4

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 5.2 · #D4E7C3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.4 · #EEEACD

IKEA

IKEA098 98

ΔE 5.8 · #E5E1BF

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 6.7 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 7.3 · #DBDAB6

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 7.7 · #FFF5D1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 15.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

#E6EECB

#D2C9EE

Analogous

#EEE4C9

#E6EECB

#D3EEC9

Triadic

#E6EECB

#C9E5EE

#EEC9E5

Split-Complementary

#E6EECB

#C9D3EE

#E4C9EE

Tetradic

#E6EECB

#C9EEE4

#D2C9EE

#EEC9D3

Monochromatic

#ADC856

#C9DB8F

#E6EECB

#F6F9EC

Rectangle

#E6EECB

#C9EED2

#D2C9EE

#EEC9E5

Compound

#E6EECB

#D3EEC9

#D2C9EE

#E4C9EE

Variations

Lighter

#EAF1D4

#EFF3E0

#F5F7EE

Darker

#C6DA85

#9DBC35

#5C6F1D

Saturation

#DEE1D6

#E5EEC9

#EAF6C0

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6EECB

#EFE8CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6EECB

#EDEDD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6EECB

#E9E9EC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Apple Slice 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

#ECDFB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6EECB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9E4D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#AB9DD8

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: #E6EECB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6EECB;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-slice: #E6EECB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-slice': '#E6EECB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6EECB] text-[#E6EECB]

SCSS

$apple-slice: #E6EECB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6EECB?

#E6EECB is Apple Slice, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #E6EECB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Slice?

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

What colors pair well with Apple Slice?

Apple Slice 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 Apple Slice?

You can download Apple Slice 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 Apple Slice?

The hex code is #E6EECB. In RGB it's 230, 238, 203, and in HSL it's 74°, 51%, 86%.

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