GREENS

Big Surf

#96D0D1

RGB 150, 208, 209 · HSL 181°, 39%, 70% · CMYK 28, 0, 0, 18

Big Surf is #96D0D1 in HEX — rgb(150, 208, 209), hsl(181°, 39%, 70%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 0%, 18%).

Big Surf pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 39%, 70%. 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#96D0D1

RGB150, 208, 209

HSL181°, 39%, 70%

HSV181°, 28%, 82%

CMYK28, 0, 0, 18

Decimal9883857

CSS RGBrgb(150, 208, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 39%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Bay Mist 5006-7C

ΔE 1.1 · #94CDCE

Benjamin Moore

Spectra 2049-50

ΔE 1.4 · #99CFD1

Dulux

Pentagon S30E2

ΔE 1.4 · #96CED1

Sherwin-Williams

Bora Bora Shore SW9045

ΔE 1.4 · #92D0D0

PPG

Fling Green 1234-4

ΔE 2.2 · #8ECFD0

Behr

Peaceful Blue S470-3

ΔE 2.2 · #99CFD3

Dunn-Edwards

Aqua Bloom DE5737

ΔE 2.4 · #96D3D8

Vista Paint

Fair Farmington K-228

ΔE 3.5 · #A2D2D0

Kilz

Glacial Waters RF180-01

ΔE 3.5 · #8EC7CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Stillwater 687

ΔE 5.3 · #8CC1C2

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 5.4 · #9CC7C4

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 6.4 · #84C3BE

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 6.9 · #91D0C5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 7.5 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 8.2 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12.7 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#96D0D1

#D09695

Analogous

#95D0B3

#96D0D1

#95B2D0

Triadic

#96D0D1

#D095CF

#CFD095

Split-Complementary

#96D0D1

#D095B2

#D0B395

Tetradic

#96D0D1

#B395D0

#D09695

#B2D095

Monochromatic

#3E8C8E

#5FB8B9

#96D0D1

#CAE7E8

#EDF7F7

Rectangle

#96D0D1

#9695D0

#D09695

#CFD095

Compound

#96D0D1

#95B2D0

#D09695

#D0B395

Variations

Lighter

#AAD9DA

#C2E0E0

#DDEBEC

Darker

#61BBBD

#388B8C

#205253

Saturation

#AABBBB

#95CFD0

#7DE6E8

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#96D0D1

#BABFD3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96D0D1

#C8C8D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96D0D1

#98CFCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Big Surf 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

#B0C9B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96D0D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DCEDC

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.

#BA7775

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: #96D0D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #96D0D1;

CSS Variable

--color-big-surf: #96D0D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'big-surf': '#96D0D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96D0D1] text-[#96D0D1]

SCSS

$big-surf: #96D0D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96D0D1?

#96D0D1 is Big Surf, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #96D0D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Big Surf?

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

What colors pair well with Big Surf?

Big Surf 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 Big Surf?

You can download Big Surf 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 Big Surf?

The hex code is #96D0D1. In RGB it's 150, 208, 209, and in HSL it's 181°, 39%, 70%.

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