GREENS

Calcium

#F5FBED

RGB 245, 251, 237 · HSL 86°, 64%, 96% · CMYK 2, 0, 6, 2

Calcium is #F5FBED in HEX — rgb(245, 251, 237), hsl(86°, 64%, 96%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 2%).

Calcium pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 86°, 64%, 96%. 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#F5FBED

RGB245, 251, 237

HSL86°, 64%, 96%

HSV86°, 6%, 98%

CMYK2, 0, 6, 2

Decimal16120813

CSS RGBrgb(245, 251, 237)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 64%, 96%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Calcium GR-W10

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Oasis DE5602

ΔE 1 · #F2FAED

Colorhouse

Imagine .03 Imagine-03

ΔE 1.9 · #F4F8E7

Dulux

White Watsonia SP2A1

ΔE 2.3 · #F7F7E9

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 2.4 · #F8F8EC

Benjamin Moore

Bavarian 2146-70

ΔE 2.5 · #F8F8E8

IKEA

IKEA015 IKEA5 15-ikea-5

ΔE 2.6 · #F8F7E9

Vista Paint

Misty Meadow K-327

ΔE 2.7 · #F0F4E4

Valspar

Betsy's Linen 7005-16

ΔE 3.2 · #F7F5E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Touch Of Sun 852

ΔE 3.3 · #FAF7E9

PPG

Aloe Essence 1221-1

ΔE 3.5 · #ECF1E2

Kilz

Tea Set White LE200-01

ΔE 3.7 · #F8F6EC

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne White 239

ΔE 4.4 · #F7F3E8

Sherwin-Williams

High Reflective White SW7757

ΔE 4.7 · #F7F7F1

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 4.9 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

95/100

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

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

#F5FBED

#F4EEFB

Analogous

#FBFAEE

#F5FBED

#EFFBEE

Triadic

#F5FBED

#EEF6FB

#FBEEF6

Split-Complementary

#F5FBED

#EEEFFB

#FAEEFB

Tetradic

#F5FBED

#EEFBFA

#F4EEFB

#FBEEEF

Monochromatic

#B0E071

#D3EEB0

#F5FBED

#F3FAEA

Rectangle

#F5FBED

#EEFBF4

#F4EEFB

#FBEEF6

Compound

#F5FBED

#EFFBEE

#F4EEFB

#FAEEFB

Variations

Lighter

#F8FCF2

#F9FCF6

#FCFDFA

Darker

#C9EC9C

#92DB32

#568815

Saturation

#F5F7F3

#F6FBEE

#F6FDEC

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

1.06:1

Fail

vs Black

19.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5FBED

#FAF8EE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5FBED

#FAFAEF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5FBED

#F6F9FA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Calcium 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

#F7E9CD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5FBED

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4EEF1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE8

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.

#BB9DE2

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: #F5FBED;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5FBED;

CSS Variable

--color-calcium: #F5FBED;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calcium': '#F5FBED' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5FBED] text-[#F5FBED]

SCSS

$calcium: #F5FBED;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5FBED?

#F5FBED is Calcium, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #F5FBED warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calcium?

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

What colors pair well with Calcium?

Calcium 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 Calcium?

You can download Calcium 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 Calcium?

The hex code is #F5FBED. In RGB it's 245, 251, 237, and in HSL it's 86°, 64%, 96%.

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