GREENS

Dulcet

#9AD4D8

RGB 154, 212, 216 · HSL 184°, 44%, 73% · CMYK 29, 2, 0, 15

Dulcet is #9AD4D8 in HEX — rgb(154, 212, 216), hsl(184°, 44%, 73%), cmyk(29%, 2%, 0%, 15%).

Dulcet pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 184°, 44%, 73%. 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#9AD4D8

RGB154, 212, 216

HSL184°, 44%, 73%

HSV184°, 29%, 85%

CMYK29, 2, 0, 15

Decimal10147032

CSS RGBrgb(154, 212, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 44%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Maya Green S30G2

ΔE 0.7 · #98D4D9

Dunn-Edwards

Aqua Bloom DE5737

ΔE 1.1 · #96D3D8

Behr

Peaceful Blue S470-3

ΔE 2 · #99CFD3

Benjamin Moore

Spectra 2049-50

ΔE 2.2 · #99CFD1

Kilz

Aqua Wave RF220-02

ΔE 2.9 · #A5D9DB

Valspar

Bay Mist 5006-7C

ΔE 3 · #94CDCE

Sherwin-Williams

Bora Bora Shore SW9045

ΔE 3.2 · #92D0D0

Vista Paint

Quiet Pond C-671

ΔE 3.6 · #95D9E1

PPG

Fling Green 1234-4

ΔE 3.6 · #8ECFD0

Hallman-Lindsay

Quiet Pond 672

ΔE 4.1 · #94D8E2

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 6.9 · #9CC7C4

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 7.5 · #87C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 7.9 · #A1C5C8

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 8.4 · #B6DCE6

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 8.6 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Sky Blue D-6742

ΔE 12.1 · #7AC2D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#9AD4D8

#D8A09C

Analogous

#9CD8BE

#9AD4D8

#9CB6D8

Triadic

#9AD4D8

#D89CD4

#D4D89C

Split-Complementary

#9AD4D8

#D89CB6

#D8BE9C

Tetradic

#9AD4D8

#BE9CD8

#D8A09C

#B6D89C

Monochromatic

#3D979E

#65BDC3

#9AD4D8

#D3ECEE

#EDF7F8

Rectangle

#9AD4D8

#A09CD8

#D8A09C

#D4D89C

Compound

#9AD4D8

#9CB6D8

#D8A09C

#D8BE9C

Variations

Lighter

#B0DDE0

#C6E3E5

#DFEDEE

Darker

#64BFC6

#359198

#1D565A

Saturation

#B1C2C3

#9CD4D8

#89E5EC

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9AD4D8

#BDC3DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9AD4D8

#CCCCD7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9AD4D8

#9CD4D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dulcet 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

#B3CCBD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9AD4D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#A0D1E1

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.

#C27F7A

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: #9AD4D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #9AD4D8;

CSS Variable

--color-dulcet: #9AD4D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dulcet': '#9AD4D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9AD4D8] text-[#9AD4D8]

SCSS

$dulcet: #9AD4D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9AD4D8?

#9AD4D8 is Dulcet, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #9AD4D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dulcet?

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

What colors pair well with Dulcet?

Dulcet 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 Dulcet?

You can download Dulcet 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 Dulcet?

The hex code is #9AD4D8. In RGB it's 154, 212, 216, and in HSL it's 184°, 44%, 73%.

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