GREENS

Capri Water Blue

#ABE2D6

RGB 171, 226, 214 · HSL 167°, 49%, 78% · CMYK 24, 0, 5, 11

Capri Water Blue is #ABE2D6 in HEX — rgb(171, 226, 214), hsl(167°, 49%, 78%), cmyk(24%, 0%, 5%, 11%).

Capri Water Blue pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 167°, 49%, 78%. 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#ABE2D6

RGB171, 226, 214

HSL167°, 49%, 78%

HSV167°, 24%, 89%

CMYK24, 0, 5, 11

Decimal11264726

CSS RGBrgb(171, 226, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 49%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Aquatic Mist 5008-9B

ΔE 1.4 · #ADE6DA

Vista Paint

Mild Mallard K-253

ΔE 1.9 · #A8DFD6

Behr

Spring Storm S450-3

ΔE 2.2 · #A9E0D8

Benjamin Moore

Biscayne 604

ΔE 2.4 · #B0E5D5

Dulux

Chalk Blue S28H1

ΔE 2.4 · #AFE8DE

Dunn-Edwards

Jaded Clouds DE5702

ΔE 3.1 · #AEDDD3

PPG

Whirlpool 1230-3

ΔE 3.5 · #A5D8CD

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 3.9 · #ADE8E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Filtered Forest 706

ΔE 4.3 · #B7E1D2

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 4.4 · #ACDAC9

Sherwin-Williams

Aqueduct SW6758

ΔE 4.6 · #A1D5CB

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 5.7 · #BBE1D7

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12.1 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 13.6 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 15.4 · #C8D4BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 17.1 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#ABE2D6

#E2ABB7

Analogous

#ABE2BB

#ABE2D6

#ABD3E2

Triadic

#ABE2D6

#D6ABE2

#E2D6AB

Split-Complementary

#ABE2D6

#E2ABD3

#E2BBAB

Tetradic

#ABE2D6

#BBABE2

#E2ABB7

#D3E2AB

Monochromatic

#3EB69C

#72CFBB

#ABE2D6

#E4F6F2

#ECF8F6

Rectangle

#ABE2D6

#ABB7E2

#E2ABB7

#E2D6AB

Compound

#ABE2D6

#ABD3E2

#E2ABB7

#E2BBAB

Variations

Lighter

#BCE8DF

#CFEBE5

#E5F2EF

Darker

#6ED0BB

#32A88F

#1C6454

Saturation

#BFCFCC

#ABE2D6

#9DF1DF

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABE2D6

#CFD0D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABE2D6

#DADAD8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABE2D6

#AEDFDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Capri Water Blue 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

#C0D6BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABE2D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADDBE0

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.

#CD8595

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #ABE2D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABE2D6;

CSS Variable

--color-capri-water-blue: #ABE2D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'capri-water-blue': '#ABE2D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABE2D6] text-[#ABE2D6]

SCSS

$capri-water-blue: #ABE2D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABE2D6?

#ABE2D6 is Capri Water Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #ABE2D6 warm or cool?

Capri Water Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Capri Water Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Capri Water Blue?

Capri Water Blue 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 Capri Water Blue?

You can download Capri Water Blue 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 Capri Water Blue?

The hex code is #ABE2D6. In RGB it's 171, 226, 214, and in HSL it's 167°, 49%, 78%.

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