GREENS

Chinese Tzu

#8FBFBD

RGB 143, 191, 189 · HSL 178°, 27%, 65% · CMYK 25, 0, 1, 25

Chinese Tzu is #8FBFBD in HEX — rgb(143, 191, 189), hsl(178°, 27%, 65%), cmyk(25%, 0%, 1%, 25%).

Chinese Tzu pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 27%, 65%. 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#8FBFBD

RGB143, 191, 189

HSL178°, 27%, 65%

HSV178°, 25%, 75%

CMYK25, 0, 1, 25

Decimal9420733

CSS RGBrgb(143, 191, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 27%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lorian S29D3

ΔE 0.9 · #8EBDBC

Benjamin Moore

Spirit 676

ΔE 1.1 · #90BDBB

Vista Paint

Stillwater C-686

ΔE 1.6 · #8CC0C0

Sherwin-Williams

Blithe Blue SW9052

ΔE 1.6 · #90BDBD

Behr

Bucolic Blue BXC-28

ΔE 2.2 · #94C3BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Stillwater 687

ΔE 2.2 · #8CC1C2

PPG

Aqua Fiesta 1147-4

ΔE 2.5 · #8CC3C3

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 3.6 · #9CC7C4

Valspar

Sea Seeker 5004-7C

ΔE 4 · #93C5C9

Kilz

Venice Escape RF250-02

ΔE 4.1 · #80B7B8

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 4.5 · #7FB5B5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 5.9 · #A1C5C8

Dunn-Edwards

Treetop DE5710

ΔE 6.1 · #91B6AC

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 7.5 · #A6CABF

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.3 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 11.9 · #B3C3B9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#8FBFBD

#BE8E8F

Analogous

#8EBEA4

#8FBFBD

#8EA7BE

Triadic

#8FBFBD

#BC8EBE

#BEBC8E

Split-Complementary

#8FBFBD

#BE8EA7

#BEA48E

Tetradic

#8FBFBD

#A48EBE

#BE8E8F

#A7BE8E

Monochromatic

#417170

#5DA2A0

#8FBFBD

#BEDAD9

#EFF6F5

Rectangle

#8FBFBD

#8E8FBE

#BE8E8F

#BEBC8E

Compound

#8FBFBD

#8EA7BE

#BE8E8F

#BEA48E

Variations

Lighter

#A4CBCA

#BDD6D5

#DAE6E5

Darker

#62A7A5

#407674

#254644

Saturation

#9FADAC

#8EBEBC

#6DDEDB

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8FBFBD

#ADB0BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8FBFBD

#B8B8BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8FBFBD

#91BEBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chinese Tzu 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

#ABBCA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8FBFBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#98C1CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEC

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.

#A97072

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: #8FBFBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #8FBFBD;

CSS Variable

--color-chinese-tzu: #8FBFBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chinese-tzu': '#8FBFBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8FBFBD] text-[#8FBFBD]

SCSS

$chinese-tzu: #8FBFBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FBFBD?

#8FBFBD is Chinese Tzu, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #8FBFBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chinese Tzu?

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

What colors pair well with Chinese Tzu?

Chinese Tzu 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 Chinese Tzu?

You can download Chinese Tzu 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 Chinese Tzu?

The hex code is #8FBFBD. In RGB it's 143, 191, 189, and in HSL it's 178°, 27%, 65%.

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