GREENS
Summer of ’82
#74CDD8
Summer of ’82 is #74CDD8 in HEX — rgb(116, 205, 216), hsl(187°, 56%, 65%), cmyk(46%, 5%, 0%, 15%).
Summer of ’82 pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 56%, 65%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Dulux
Betsy S32H2
Benjamin Moore
Baby 2056-50
Vista Paint
Ocean Park K-196
Behr
Frisky Blue M490-4
Kilz
Classic Turquoise RF190-01
Valspar
Rapids 5004-10A
Hallman-Lindsay
Enchanted Evening 673
PPG
Tropical Splash 1233-5
Dunn-Edwards
Plunging Waterfall DE5751
Sherwin-Williams
Rapture Blue SW6773
Kobra
Blue 27
Dutch Boy
Sky Blue D-6742
RAL
Light Green 6027
IKEA
IKEA165 165
Colorhouse
Dream .04 Dream-04
Farrow & Ball
Blue Ground 210
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
52/100
Light
Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Calm · Restorative
Summer of ’82 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #74CDD8?
#74CDD8 is Summer of ’82, a soft green with a cool undertone.
Is #74CDD8 warm or cool?
Summer of ’82 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Summer of ’82?
Summer of ’82 works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.
What colors pair well with Summer of ’82?
Summer of ’82 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 Summer of ’82?
You can download Summer of ’82 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 Summer of ’82?
The hex code is #74CDD8. In RGB it's 116, 205, 216, and in HSL it's 187°, 56%, 65%.
