GREENS

Prelude

#A8CDCC

RGB 168, 205, 204 · HSL 178°, 27%, 73% · CMYK 18, 0, 0, 20

Prelude is #A8CDCC in HEX — rgb(168, 205, 204), hsl(178°, 27%, 73%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 0%, 20%).

Prelude pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 27%, 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#A8CDCC

RGB168, 205, 204

HSL178°, 27%, 73%

HSV178°, 18%, 80%

CMYK18, 0, 0, 20

Decimal11062732

CSS RGBrgb(168, 205, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 27%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Prelude 740E-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Thunderbird 675

ΔE 0.7 · #A7CCCA

Dulux

Impressionist Blue S28C2

ΔE 1.3 · #A7CAC8

Sherwin-Williams

Raindrop SW6485

ΔE 2.9 · #9EC6C6

Dunn-Edwards

Seaport DE5744

ΔE 3 · #AECAC8

Vista Paint

Teal Twilight K-220

ΔE 3.2 · #9EC6C3

Valspar

Lake Breeze 5007-7B

ΔE 3.2 · #AED4CF

PPG

Cassiopeia 1141-3

ΔE 3.5 · #AED0C9

Colorhouse

Dream .04 Dream-04

ΔE 3.5 · #9CC7C4

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 3.5 · #A1C5C8

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.7 · #B1CBC9

Kilz

Polar Blue RF230-02

ΔE 4.1 · #A7D4D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Outerspace 686

ΔE 5.3 · #B4DCDA

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 8.7 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10.2 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.7 · #87C8D7

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

#A8CDCC

#CDA8A9

Analogous

#A8CDB9

#A8CDCC

#A8BBCD

Triadic

#A8CDCC

#CCA8CD

#CDCCA8

Split-Complementary

#A8CDCC

#CDA8BB

#CDB9A8

Tetradic

#A8CDCC

#B9A8CD

#CDA8A9

#BBCDA8

Monochromatic

#508B89

#77B1AF

#A8CDCC

#D8E9E8

#EFF6F5

Rectangle

#A8CDCC

#A8A9CD

#CDA8A9

#CDCCA8

Compound

#A8CDCC

#A8BBCD

#CDA8A9

#CDB9A8

Variations

Lighter

#B9D7D6

#CCDFDF

#E2EBEB

Darker

#77B3B1

#488583

#294E4D

Saturation

#B5C0BF

#A8CDCC

#8EE6E3

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8CDCC

#BEC1CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8CDCC

#C7C7CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8CDCC

#A9CCCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Prelude 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

#BDC6B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8CDCC

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABCBD8

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.

#B68688

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: #A8CDCC;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8CDCC;

CSS Variable

--color-prelude: #A8CDCC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prelude': '#A8CDCC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8CDCC] text-[#A8CDCC]

SCSS

$prelude: #A8CDCC;

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#B7D6D3 · ΔE 4.2

Warm Springs

#ABC8C0 · ΔE 4.7

Paradiso

#A9C3C6 · ΔE 5.2

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#A1CFD7 · ΔE 5.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8CDCC?

#A8CDCC is Prelude, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A8CDCC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prelude?

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

What colors pair well with Prelude?

Prelude 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 Prelude?

You can download Prelude 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 Prelude?

The hex code is #A8CDCC. In RGB it's 168, 205, 204, and in HSL it's 178°, 27%, 73%.

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