GREENS

Dip in the Pool

#68CFC1

RGB 104, 207, 193 · HSL 172°, 52%, 61% · CMYK 50, 0, 7, 19

Dip in the Pool is #68CFC1 in HEX — rgb(104, 207, 193), hsl(172°, 52%, 61%), cmyk(50%, 0%, 7%, 19%).

Dip in the Pool pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 172°, 52%, 61%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. 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#68CFC1

RGB104, 207, 193

HSL172°, 52%, 61%

HSV172°, 50%, 81%

CMYK50, 0, 7, 19

Decimal6868929

CSS RGBrgb(104, 207, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(172, 52%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Beach Toy RG140-02

ΔE 2.4 · #6ACABA

Dulux

Nile Stone S28H4

ΔE 2.6 · #61C9BE

Behr

Explorer Blue M470-5

ΔE 3.8 · #55CAC0

Valspar

Bayside 5006-10A

ΔE 4 · #5FC8C0

Vista Paint

My Garden Party K-267

ΔE 4.3 · #75CEBA

Benjamin Moore

Coastal 655

ΔE 4.5 · #7AD6CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Turkish Teal 694

ΔE 5.1 · #72CAC1

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Garden DE5696

ΔE 6 · #5FD1BA

PPG

Isle Royale 1232-4

ΔE 6.7 · #80D7CF

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 7 · #87DCCE

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 10.3 · #40B8A4

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 11.3 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12.5 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 17 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 17.5 · #ADE8E2

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 23 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#68CFC1

#CF6876

Analogous

#68CF8E

#68CFC1

#68A9CF

Triadic

#68CFC1

#C168CF

#CFC168

Split-Complementary

#68CFC1

#CF68A9

#CF8E68

Tetradic

#68CFC1

#8E68CF

#CF6876

#A9CF68

Monochromatic

#26786D

#38B2A2

#68CFC1

#A2E2D9

#DCF4F1

Rectangle

#68CFC1

#6876CF

#CF6876

#CFC168

Compound

#68CFC1

#68A9CF

#CF6876

#CF8E68

Variations

Lighter

#86D9CE

#A9DED7

#D0E9E5

Darker

#38C0AE

#258679

#145048

Saturation

#8CABA7

#68CFC1

#50E7D3

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#68CFC1

#AFB3C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#68CFC1

#C2C2C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#68CFC1

#6FCBCA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dip in the Pool 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

#8DC8AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#68CFC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#7BCDD0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BA4E5C

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: #68CFC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #68CFC1;

CSS Variable

--color-dip-in-the-pool: #68CFC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dip-in-the-pool': '#68CFC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#68CFC1] text-[#68CFC1]

SCSS

$dip-in-the-pool: #68CFC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #68CFC1?

#68CFC1 is Dip in the Pool, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #68CFC1 warm or cool?

Dip in the Pool reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dip in the Pool?

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

What colors pair well with Dip in the Pool?

Dip in the Pool 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 Dip in the Pool?

You can download Dip in the Pool 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 Dip in the Pool?

The hex code is #68CFC1. In RGB it's 104, 207, 193, and in HSL it's 172°, 52%, 61%.

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