GREENS

Carla

#F5F9CB

RGB 245, 249, 203 · HSL 65°, 79%, 89% · CMYK 2, 0, 18, 2

Carla is #F5F9CB in HEX — rgb(245, 249, 203), hsl(65°, 79%, 89%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 18%, 2%).

Carla pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 79%, 89%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F5F9CB

RGB245, 249, 203

HSL65°, 79%, 89%

HSV65°, 18%, 98%

CMYK2, 0, 18, 2

Decimal16120267

CSS RGBrgb(245, 249, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 79%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2026-60

ΔE 1.6 · #F4F6C6

Behr

Admiration P340-1

ΔE 1.7 · #F7FBD0

Dulux

Feijoa Flower S19H1

ΔE 2.5 · #EFF2C3

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Grown DE5548

ΔE 3 · #F0F7C4

Vista Paint

Spring Glen K-381

ΔE 3.1 · #EBF1C5

Valspar

Limescent 6007-9A

ΔE 3.5 · #EEEFC0

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 4.2 · #EBEFBD

PPG

Delicate Daisy 1117-1

ΔE 4.2 · #E9EDC0

Hallman-Lindsay

Pure Laughter 846

ΔE 4.7 · #FDF5CA

Kilz

Garden Statue LG210-02

ΔE 5.4 · #E2EDC1

Colorhouse

Sprout .04 Sprout-04

ΔE 6.4 · #FEF2C2

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 7 · #F2EAC3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.9 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 10 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 13.1 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 19.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

91/100

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 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

#F5F9CB

#D0CDF9

Analogous

#F9E7CD

#F5F9CB

#DFF9CD

Triadic

#F5F9CB

#CDF5F9

#F9CDF5

Split-Complementary

#F5F9CB

#CDDFF9

#E7CDF9

Tetradic

#F5F9CB

#CDF9E7

#D0CDF9

#F9CDDF

Monochromatic

#DBE944

#E8F188

#F5F9CB

#FBFCE8

Rectangle

#F5F9CB

#CDF9D0

#D0CDF9

#F9CDF5

Compound

#F5F9CB

#DFF9CD

#D0CDF9

#E7CDF9

Variations

Lighter

#F7FAD7

#F8F9E3

#FAFBF0

Darker

#E8F279

#D7E910

#808B07

Saturation

#E8EADC

#F5F9CD

#F8FCCA

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

1.09:1

Fail

vs Black

19.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5F9CB

#FDF4CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5F9CB

#F8F8D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5F9CB

#F8F2F6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Carla 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

#F7E7B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5F9CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4ECD8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE8

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.

#9C94EA

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: #F5F9CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5F9CB;

CSS Variable

--color-carla: #F5F9CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carla': '#F5F9CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5F9CB] text-[#F5F9CB]

SCSS

$carla: #F5F9CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5F9CB?

#F5F9CB is Carla, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #F5F9CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carla?

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

What colors pair well with Carla?

Carla 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 Carla?

You can download Carla 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 Carla?

The hex code is #F5F9CB. In RGB it's 245, 249, 203, and in HSL it's 65°, 79%, 89%.

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