GREENS

Key

#98CCBC

RGB 152, 204, 188 · HSL 162°, 34%, 70% · CMYK 25, 0, 8, 20

Key is #98CCBC in HEX — rgb(152, 204, 188), hsl(162°, 34%, 70%), cmyk(25%, 0%, 8%, 20%).

Key pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 34%, 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#98CCBC

RGB152, 204, 188

HSL162°, 34%, 70%

HSV162°, 25%, 80%

CMYK25, 0, 8, 20

Decimal10013884

CSS RGBrgb(152, 204, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 34%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Key 620

Exact match

Behr

Thermal Aqua HDC-SM14-6

ΔE 1.6 · #9CCEC0

Dulux

Mint Twist S26E3

ΔE 1.8 · #97CAB7

Vista Paint

Kodiak Valley K-260

ΔE 2.6 · #96D0C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Catarina Green 708

ΔE 2.9 · #90C4B4

PPG

Tarreyton 1140-3

ΔE 3.1 · #A1CDBF

Valspar

Green Charm 5008-8A

ΔE 3.8 · #91C2B0

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 3.8 · #A1D4C8

Dunn-Edwards

Wintermint DE5689

ΔE 3.9 · #94D2BF

IKEA

IKEA165 165

ΔE 4.2 · #91D0C5

Kilz

Oceanic TB-54

ΔE 4.7 · #98C6BD

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 5.4 · #A6CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 7.4 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 9.9 · #84B59C

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 12.9 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 16.9 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#98CCBC

#CD98A8

Analogous

#98CDA3

#98CCBC

#98C2CD

Triadic

#98CCBC

#BD98CD

#CDBD98

Split-Complementary

#98CCBC

#CD98C2

#CDA398

Tetradic

#98CCBC

#A398CD

#CD98A8

#C2CD98

Monochromatic

#438974

#65B39C

#98CCBC

#CCE6DE

#EEF7F4

Rectangle

#98CCBC

#98A8CD

#CD98A8

#CDBD98

Compound

#98CCBC

#98C2CD

#CD98A8

#CDA398

Variations

Lighter

#ADD7CA

#C4DED6

#DEEBE7

Darker

#67B79F

#3D8771

#234F42

Saturation

#ABBAB6

#98CDBD

#7FE6C7

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#98CCBC

#BBBBBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#98CCBC

#C4C4BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#98CCBC

#9CC9C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Key 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

#B1C6A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#98CCBC

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FCBCC

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B67A8C

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: #98CCBC;

CSS — background

background-color: #98CCBC;

CSS Variable

--color-key: #98CCBC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'key': '#98CCBC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#98CCBC] text-[#98CCBC]

SCSS

$key: #98CCBC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98CCBC?

#98CCBC is Key, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #98CCBC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Key?

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

What colors pair well with Key?

Key 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 Key?

You can download Key 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 Key?

The hex code is #98CCBC. In RGB it's 152, 204, 188, and in HSL it's 162°, 34%, 70%.

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