GREENS

Downy

#6FD2BE

RGB 111, 210, 190 · HSL 168°, 52%, 63% · CMYK 47, 0, 10, 18

Downy is #6FD2BE in HEX — rgb(111, 210, 190), hsl(168°, 52%, 63%), cmyk(47%, 0%, 10%, 18%).

Downy pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 168°, 52%, 63%. 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#6FD2BE

RGB111, 210, 190

HSL168°, 52%, 63%

HSV168°, 47%, 82%

CMYK47, 0, 10, 18

Decimal7328446

CSS RGBrgb(111, 210, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 52%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Green Pantina S27G4

ΔE 1.9 · #66D0BC

Valspar

Simply Aqua 5008-10A

ΔE 2.2 · #6CD4BD

Vista Paint

My Garden Party K-267

ΔE 2.7 · #75CEBA

Kilz

Beach Toy RG140-02

ΔE 3.5 · #6ACABA

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Garden DE5696

ΔE 4.2 · #5FD1BA

Behr

Riverside Blue 530D-5

ΔE 5.1 · #6EDDCE

Benjamin Moore

Bermuda 2044-50

ΔE 5.2 · #7FDFCE

PPG

Tropical Tide 1229-4

ΔE 6.3 · #5ECAAE

Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing Teal SW6937

ΔE 6.9 · #87DCCE

Hallman-Lindsay

Turkish Teal 694

ΔE 7.4 · #72CAC1

Kobra

Green 39

ΔE 10.7 · #40B8A4

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 11.7 · #91D0C5

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 14.1 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 16.3 · #84B59C

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 17.7 · #ADE8E2

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 24.4 · #9AB68E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#6FD2BE

#D27083

Analogous

#70D28D

#6FD2BE

#70B4D2

Triadic

#6FD2BE

#BE70D2

#D2BE70

Split-Complementary

#6FD2BE

#D270B4

#D28D70

Tetradic

#6FD2BE

#8D70D2

#D27083

#B4D270

Monochromatic

#28806E

#3BBAA1

#6FD2BE

#AAE4D8

#E4F6F3

Rectangle

#6FD2BE

#7083D2

#D27083

#D2BE70

Compound

#6FD2BE

#70B4D2

#D27083

#D28D70

Variations

Lighter

#8CDBCB

#ADDFD5

#D2EAE5

Darker

#3BC6AA

#268B77

#155246

Saturation

#92AFA9

#70D2BE

#59E8CC

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#6FD2BE

#B4B6C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6FD2BE

#C6C6C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6FD2BE

#77CECD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Downy 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

#93CAAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6FD2BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#80CFCE

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.

#BD5469

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: #6FD2BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #6FD2BE;

CSS Variable

--color-downy: #6FD2BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'downy': '#6FD2BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6FD2BE] text-[#6FD2BE]

SCSS

$downy: #6FD2BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6FD2BE?

#6FD2BE is Downy, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #6FD2BE warm or cool?

Downy reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Downy?

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

What colors pair well with Downy?

Downy 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 Downy?

You can download Downy 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 Downy?

The hex code is #6FD2BE. In RGB it's 111, 210, 190, and in HSL it's 168°, 52%, 63%.

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