GREENS

Copenhagen

#ADC8C0

RGB 173, 200, 192 · HSL 162°, 20%, 73% · CMYK 13, 0, 4, 22

Copenhagen is #ADC8C0 in HEX — rgb(173, 200, 192), hsl(162°, 20%, 73%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 4%, 22%).

Copenhagen pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 20%, 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#ADC8C0

RGB173, 200, 192

HSL162°, 20%, 73%

HSV162°, 13%, 78%

CMYK13, 0, 4, 22

Decimal11389120

CSS RGBrgb(173, 200, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 20%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Copenhagen 1137-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Warm 682

ΔE 0.7 · #ACC9C1

Dulux

Peppermint Pie S27B2

ΔE 1 · #AAC7C0

Dunn-Edwards

Steamy Spring DE5709

ΔE 2.5 · #B1CFC7

Vista Paint

Dreaming of the Day C-469

ΔE 2.6 · #ABC2BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Cottege Green historic-cottege-green

ΔE 2.6 · #A9C7BB

Sherwin-Williams

Hazel SW6471

ΔE 2.8 · #A8C1B7

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 2.9 · #B2CBBE

Behr

Rocky Mountain Sky 720E-3

ΔE 3.3 · #B3D1C7

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.5 · #B1CBC9

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.1 · #B3C3B9

Valspar

Tranquil Bay 5004-5B

ΔE 4.1 · #AEC5B6

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 4.6 · #A6CDC2

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 5.3 · #ADBDB2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#ADC8C0

#C8ACB5

Analogous

#ACC8B2

#ADC8C0

#ACC2C8

Triadic

#ADC8C0

#C0ACC8

#C8C0AC

Split-Complementary

#ADC8C0

#C8ACC2

#C8B2AC

Tetradic

#ADC8C0

#B2ACC8

#C8ACB5

#C2C8AC

Monochromatic

#588476

#7EA99C

#ADC8C0

#DAE7E3

#F0F5F3

Rectangle

#ADC8C0

#ACB5C8

#C8ACB5

#C8C0AC

Compound

#ADC8C0

#ACC2C8

#C8ACB5

#C8B2AC

Variations

Lighter

#BDD3CC

#CFDDD8

#E4EAE8

Darker

#7FAB9E

#507D6F

#2E4941

Saturation

#B6BEBC

#ACC8C0

#91E3CB

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADC8C0

#BEBFC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADC8C0

#C4C4C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADC8C0

#AFC6C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Copenhagen 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

#C1C3AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADC8C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEC8CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B68695

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: #ADC8C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADC8C0;

CSS Variable

--color-copenhagen: #ADC8C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'copenhagen': '#ADC8C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADC8C0] text-[#ADC8C0]

SCSS

$copenhagen: #ADC8C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADC8C0?

#ADC8C0 is Copenhagen, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #ADC8C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Copenhagen?

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

What colors pair well with Copenhagen?

Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen?

You can download Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen?

The hex code is #ADC8C0. In RGB it's 173, 200, 192, and in HSL it's 162°, 20%, 73%.

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