GREENS

How

#85C6CF

RGB 133, 198, 207 · HSL 187°, 44%, 67% · CMYK 36, 4, 0, 19

How is #85C6CF in HEX — rgb(133, 198, 207), hsl(187°, 44%, 67%), cmyk(36%, 4%, 0%, 19%).

How pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 44%, 67%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#85C6CF

RGB133, 198, 207

HSL187°, 44%, 67%

HSV187°, 36%, 81%

CMYK36, 4, 0, 19

Decimal8767183

CSS RGBrgb(133, 198, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 44%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

How 752

Exact match

Valspar

Playful Pool 5005-7C

ΔE 2 · #8AC9CF

Dulux

Aftercare S32D2

ΔE 2.1 · #85C2CD

Sherwin-Williams

Rapture Blue SW6773

ΔE 2.1 · #7DC1CB

Behr

Not A Cloud In Sight MQ4-50

ΔE 2.2 · #83C5D2

Vista Paint

Aquavit K-203

ΔE 3 · #7AC3CA

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Chill DE5758

ΔE 3 · #8ECED8

Kilz

Thunder River RE230-02

ΔE 3.1 · #89C8D6

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 3.4 · #87C8D7

PPG

Idyllic Isle 1235-4

ΔE 4.2 · #94C8D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Stillwater 687

ΔE 5.4 · #8CC1C2

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 7.3 · #7AC2D8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 7.8 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 8.8 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 9.1 · #A1C5C8

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 11.2 · #9BC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#85C6CF

#D08E86

Analogous

#86D0B3

#85C6CF

#86A2D0

Triadic

#85C6CF

#D086C7

#C7D086

Split-Complementary

#85C6CF

#D086A2

#D0B386

Tetradic

#85C6CF

#B386D0

#D08E86

#A2D086

Monochromatic

#357E88

#4FAEBA

#85C6CF

#BDE1E5

#EDF7F8

Rectangle

#85C6CF

#8E86D0

#D08E86

#C7D086

Compound

#85C6CF

#86A2D0

#D08E86

#D0B386

Variations

Lighter

#9ED2D9

#BADBDF

#D8E9EB

Darker

#52B3BF

#30818B

#1B4C52

Saturation

#A0B3B6

#86C7D0

#6ED9E7

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

10.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#85C6CF

#ACB4D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85C6CF

#BDBDCE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85C6CF

#86C6C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

How 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

#A3C1B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85C6CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#90C6DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#BA7268

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: #85C6CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #85C6CF;

CSS Variable

--color-how: #85C6CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'how': '#85C6CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85C6CF] text-[#85C6CF]

SCSS

$how: #85C6CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85C6CF?

#85C6CF is How, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #85C6CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with How?

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

What colors pair well with How?

How 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 How?

You can download How 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 How?

The hex code is #85C6CF. In RGB it's 133, 198, 207, and in HSL it's 187°, 44%, 67%.

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