GREENS

Raindrop

#9EC6C6

RGB 158, 198, 198 · HSL 180°, 26%, 70% · CMYK 20, 0, 0, 22

Raindrop is #9EC6C6 in HEX — rgb(158, 198, 198), hsl(180°, 26%, 70%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 0%, 22%).

Raindrop pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 26%, 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#9EC6C6

RGB158, 198, 198

HSL180°, 26%, 70%

HSV180°, 20%, 78%

CMYK20, 0, 0, 22

Decimal10405574

CSS RGBrgb(158, 198, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 26%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Raindrop SW6485

Exact match

Behr

Blue Fox 540E-3

ΔE 0.9 · #9DC7C6

Dulux

Aqua Mist S30B1

ΔE 1.6 · #A0CACB

Vista Paint

Teal Twilight K-220

ΔE 1.6 · #9EC6C3

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 2 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 2.2 · #A1C5C8

Benjamin Moore

Thunderbird 675

ΔE 2.7 · #A7CCCA

PPG

Frosty Glade 1146-4

ΔE 3.1 · #A0C0BF

Kilz

Wind Blown RF170-01

ΔE 3.6 · #A3C3C7

Valspar

Sea Seeker 5004-7C

ΔE 3.7 · #93C5C9

Dunn-Edwards

Seaport DE5744

ΔE 4.6 · #AECAC8

Hallman-Lindsay

Stillwater 687

ΔE 4.8 · #8CC1C2

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 5.4 · #B1CBC9

RAL

Pastel Turquoise 6034

ΔE 8.4 · #7FB5B5

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 9.5 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.3 · #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

#9EC6C6

#C69F9F

Analogous

#9FC6B3

#9EC6C6

#9FB2C6

Triadic

#9EC6C6

#C69FC6

#C6C69F

Split-Complementary

#9EC6C6

#C69FB3

#C6B39F

Tetradic

#9EC6C6

#B29FC6

#C69F9F

#B3C69F

Monochromatic

#4B8181

#6EAAAA

#9EC6C6

#CFE3E3

#EFF6F6

Rectangle

#9EC6C6

#9F9FC6

#C69F9F

#C6C69F

Compound

#9EC6C6

#9FB2C6

#C69F9F

#C6B39F

Variations

Lighter

#B2D2D2

#C7DBDB

#DFE9E9

Darker

#70ADAD

#467E7E

#284A4A

Saturation

#ADB8B8

#9FC6C6

#82E3E3

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9EC6C6

#B6BAC8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9EC6C6

#C0C0C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9EC6C6

#9FC5C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Raindrop 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

#B6C1B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9EC6C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3C6D4

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.

#B27E7E

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: #9EC6C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #9EC6C6;

CSS Variable

--color-raindrop: #9EC6C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raindrop': '#9EC6C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9EC6C6] text-[#9EC6C6]

SCSS

$raindrop: #9EC6C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9EC6C6?

#9EC6C6 is Raindrop, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #9EC6C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raindrop?

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

What colors pair well with Raindrop?

Raindrop 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 Raindrop?

You can download Raindrop 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 Raindrop?

The hex code is #9EC6C6. In RGB it's 158, 198, 198, and in HSL it's 180°, 26%, 70%.

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