GREENS

Passion

#8EC2CB

RGB 142, 194, 203 · HSL 189°, 37%, 68% · CMYK 30, 4, 0, 20

Passion is #8EC2CB in HEX — rgb(142, 194, 203), hsl(189°, 37%, 68%), cmyk(30%, 4%, 0%, 20%).

Passion pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 37%, 68%. 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#8EC2CB

RGB142, 194, 203

HSL189°, 37%, 68%

HSV189°, 30%, 80%

CMYK30, 4, 0, 20

Decimal9355979

CSS RGBrgb(142, 194, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 37%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2053-50

Exact match

Dulux

Witness S32C2

ΔE 1.2 · #90C2C9

Kilz

Dripping Springs RE250-01

ΔE 1.8 · #95C4CD

Behr

Cosmic Blue MQ6-32

ΔE 1.9 · #8FBFCA

PPG

Idyllic Isle 1235-4

ΔE 2.3 · #94C8D2

Sherwin-Williams

After the Rain SW9047

ΔE 2.5 · #8BC4D1

Valspar

Sea Seeker 5004-7C

ΔE 2.9 · #93C5C9

Dunn-Edwards

Surfside DE5765

ΔE 3.4 · #9ACAD3

Vista Paint

Coastal View K-212

ΔE 3.5 · #93C6C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Trisha's Eyes 666

ΔE 4.1 · #8EB9C4

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 4.8 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 6 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 7.1 · #9CC7C4

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 7.3 · #7FB5B5

Dutch Boy

Blue Wings VS-9402

ΔE 8.2 · #8AB1C2

IKEA

IKEA119 119

ΔE 8.7 · #9BC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#8EC2CB

#CC988F

Analogous

#8FCCB6

#8EC2CB

#8FA4CC

Triadic

#8EC2CB

#CC8FC3

#C3CC8F

Split-Complementary

#8EC2CB

#CC8FA4

#CCB68F

Tetradic

#8EC2CB

#B68FCC

#CC988F

#A4CC8F

Monochromatic

#3D7A85

#5BA6B3

#8EC2CB

#C4DFE4

#EEF6F7

Rectangle

#8EC2CB

#988FCC

#CC988F

#C3CC8F

Compound

#8EC2CB

#8FA4CC

#CC988F

#CCB68F

Variations

Lighter

#A6CFD6

#BFD9DD

#DBE8EA

Darker

#5EAAB8

#397B86

#20484F

Saturation

#A4B4B6

#8FC3CC

#76D5E5

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8EC2CB

#ACB3CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8EC2CB

#BABACA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8EC2CB

#8FC3C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Passion 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

#AABEB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8EC2CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#97C3D8

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.

#B57C72

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: #8EC2CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #8EC2CB;

CSS Variable

--color-passion: #8EC2CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'passion': '#8EC2CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8EC2CB] text-[#8EC2CB]

SCSS

$passion: #8EC2CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8EC2CB?

#8EC2CB is Passion, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #8EC2CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Passion?

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

What colors pair well with Passion?

Passion 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 Passion?

You can download Passion 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 Passion?

The hex code is #8EC2CB. In RGB it's 142, 194, 203, and in HSL it's 189°, 37%, 68%.

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