GREENS

Deco-Rate

#8FCBBE

RGB 143, 203, 190 · HSL 167°, 37%, 68% · CMYK 30, 0, 6, 20

Deco-Rate is #8FCBBE in HEX — rgb(143, 203, 190), hsl(167°, 37%, 68%), cmyk(30%, 0%, 6%, 20%).

Deco-Rate pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 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#8FCBBE

RGB143, 203, 190

HSL167°, 37%, 68%

HSV167°, 30%, 80%

CMYK30, 0, 6, 20

Decimal9423806

CSS RGBrgb(143, 203, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 37%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Deco-Rate S27E3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Teal DE5703

ΔE 1.6 · #8AC7BB

Vista Paint

Kodiak Valley K-260

ΔE 2 · #96D0C3

Benjamin Moore

Fun 647

ΔE 2.1 · #97CFC1

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 2.2 · #91D0C5

Sherwin-Williams

Aquastone SW9043

ΔE 2.3 · #89C6B7

Behr

Bon Voyage 510F-4

ΔE 2.9 · #86CABB

PPG

Caribbean Crush 17-31

ΔE 3.3 · #86C7BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Catarina Green 708

ΔE 3.5 · #90C4B4

Kilz

Celadon Plate RG130-01

ΔE 3.5 · #8BC7C0

Valspar

Green Charm 5008-8A

ΔE 5 · #91C2B0

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 5.2 · #84C3BE

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 7.2 · #A6CDC2

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 10.6 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 14.9 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 15.2 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#8FCBBE

#CC8F9C

Analogous

#8FCCA0

#8FCBBE

#8FBACC

Triadic

#8FCBBE

#BF8FCC

#CCBF8F

Split-Complementary

#8FCBBE

#CC8FBA

#CCA08F

Tetradic

#8FCBBE

#A08FCC

#CC8F9C

#BACC8F

Monochromatic

#3D8575

#5BB3A0

#8FCBBE

#C4E4DD

#EEF7F5

Rectangle

#8FCBBE

#8F9CCC

#CC8F9C

#CCBF8F

Compound

#8FCBBE

#8FBACC

#CC8F9C

#CCA08F

Variations

Lighter

#A6D6CB

#BFDDD7

#DBEAE7

Darker

#5EB8A4

#398675

#204F45

Saturation

#A4B6B3

#8FCCBF

#76E5CD

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8FCBBE

#B7B8C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8FCBBE

#C2C2C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8FCBBE

#93C8C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Deco-Rate 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

#ABC5AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8FCBBE

Daylight 5500K

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

#98CACE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#B57280

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: #8FCBBE;

CSS — background

background-color: #8FCBBE;

CSS Variable

--color-deco-rate: #8FCBBE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deco-rate': '#8FCBBE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8FCBBE] text-[#8FCBBE]

SCSS

$deco-rate: #8FCBBE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FCBBE?

#8FCBBE is Deco-Rate, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #8FCBBE warm or cool?

Deco-Rate reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Deco-Rate?

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

What colors pair well with Deco-Rate?

Deco-Rate 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 Deco-Rate?

You can download Deco-Rate 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 Deco-Rate?

The hex code is #8FCBBE. In RGB it's 143, 203, 190, and in HSL it's 167°, 37%, 68%.

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