GREENS

Mild Mallard

#A8DFD6

RGB 168, 223, 214 · HSL 170°, 46%, 77% · CMYK 25, 0, 4, 13

Mild Mallard is #A8DFD6 in HEX — rgb(168, 223, 214), hsl(170°, 46%, 77%), cmyk(25%, 0%, 4%, 13%).

Mild Mallard pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 170°, 46%, 77%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A8DFD6

RGB168, 223, 214

HSL170°, 46%, 77%

HSV170°, 25%, 87%

CMYK25, 0, 4, 13

Decimal11067350

CSS RGBrgb(168, 223, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(170, 46%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mild Mallard K-253

Exact match

Behr

Spring Storm S450-3

ΔE 0.7 · #A9E0D8

Benjamin Moore

Oceanfront 660

ΔE 2 · #AEE2DB

Dulux

Vidalia S27F2

ΔE 2.3 · #A1DDD2

Dunn-Edwards

Jaded Clouds DE5702

ΔE 2.5 · #AEDDD3

PPG

Silent Ripple 1232-3

ΔE 2.6 · #ABE3DE

Valspar

Aqua Glow 5007-9B

ΔE 2.6 · #ADDCD2

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 3.6 · #ADE8E2

Sherwin-Williams

Aqueduct SW6758

ΔE 3.6 · #A1D5CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Everest 679

ΔE 4.6 · #A0E3E0

Kilz

Jamaican Dream RG150-01

ΔE 4.6 · #A4D6D3

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 5.7 · #BBE1D7

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 10.8 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 12.1 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 14.9 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 15.3 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#A8DFD6

#DFA9B2

Analogous

#A9DFBB

#A8DFD6

#A9CDDF

Triadic

#A8DFD6

#D6A9DF

#DFD6A9

Split-Complementary

#A8DFD6

#DFA9CD

#DFBBA9

Tetradic

#A8DFD6

#BBA9DF

#DFA9B2

#CDDFA9

Monochromatic

#41AF9D

#72CBBC

#A8DFD6

#E1F4F1

#ECF8F6

Rectangle

#A8DFD6

#A9B2DF

#DFA9B2

#DFD6A9

Compound

#A8DFD6

#A9CDDF

#DFA9B2

#DFBBA9

Variations

Lighter

#BAE6DE

#CEEAE5

#E4F1EF

Darker

#6ECCBD

#35A390

#1E6055

Saturation

#BCCCCA

#A9DFD6

#9AEFE1

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8DFD6

#CBCED8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8DFD6

#D7D7D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8DFD6

#ABDDDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mild Mallard 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

#BDD4BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8DFD6

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABD9E0

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.

#C98490

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: #A8DFD6;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8DFD6;

CSS Variable

--color-mild-mallard: #A8DFD6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mild-mallard': '#A8DFD6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8DFD6] text-[#A8DFD6]

SCSS

$mild-mallard: #A8DFD6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8DFD6?

#A8DFD6 is Mild Mallard, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A8DFD6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mild Mallard?

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

What colors pair well with Mild Mallard?

Mild Mallard 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 Mild Mallard?

You can download Mild Mallard 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 Mild Mallard?

The hex code is #A8DFD6. In RGB it's 168, 223, 214, and in HSL it's 170°, 46%, 77%.

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