GREENS

Calming Sensation

#ADCEAA

RGB 173, 206, 170 · HSL 115°, 27%, 74% · CMYK 16, 0, 17, 19

Calming Sensation is #ADCEAA in HEX — rgb(173, 206, 170), hsl(115°, 27%, 74%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 17%, 19%).

Calming Sensation pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 115°, 27%, 74%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#ADCEAA

RGB173, 206, 170

HSL115°, 27%, 74%

HSV115°, 17%, 81%

CMYK16, 0, 17, 19

Decimal11390634

CSS RGBrgb(173, 206, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(115, 27%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Calming Sensation RG210-02

Exact match

Behr

Jojoba N390-3

ΔE 0.7 · #ACCEA9

Dulux

Mint Circle S23E3

ΔE 1.6 · #A8CDA9

Benjamin Moore

Douglas 563

ΔE 1.9 · #ABD1AD

Sherwin-Williams

Kiwi SW6737

ΔE 2 · #AED2B0

Vista Paint

Coral Springs C-1391

ΔE 2.1 · #A9CEAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Coral Springs historic-coral-springs

ΔE 2.2 · #ABD1AF

Dunn-Edwards

Spinach Dip DE5611

ΔE 2.4 · #B1CDAC

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 2.5 · #B5D1AB

PPG

French Market 1131-4

ΔE 3.2 · #A2C7A3

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 3.6 · #A2C8A1

Valspar

Heartland Frosty 5008-5C

ΔE 4.7 · #A4C49B

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 9 · #9AB68E

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 11.7 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 13.8 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 17.7 · #75C89E

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ADCEAA

#CCABCF

Analogous

#C0CFAB

#ADCEAA

#ABCFBA

Triadic

#ADCEAA

#ABAECF

#CFABAE

Split-Complementary

#ADCEAA

#BAABCF

#CFABC0

Tetradic

#ADCEAA

#ABC0CF

#CCABCF

#CFBAAB

Monochromatic

#578E52

#7FB37A

#ADCEAA

#DDEBDB

#EFF6EF

Rectangle

#ADCEAA

#ABCFCC

#CCABCF

#CFABAE

Compound

#ADCEAA

#ABCFBA

#CCABCF

#CFABC0

Variations

Lighter

#BED8BC

#D0E0CE

#E4ECE3

Darker

#7EB479

#4E8749

#2D4F2A

Saturation

#B8C2B7

#AECFAB

#9AE793

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADCEAA

#C6C0AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADCEAA

#C9C9AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADCEAA

#B1C8CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Calming Sensation 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

#C1C79B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADCEAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#AECCBF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#B489B8

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: #ADCEAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADCEAA;

CSS Variable

--color-calming-sensation: #ADCEAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calming-sensation': '#ADCEAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADCEAA] text-[#ADCEAA]

SCSS

$calming-sensation: #ADCEAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADCEAA?

#ADCEAA is Calming Sensation, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #ADCEAA warm or cool?

Calming Sensation reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Calming Sensation?

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

What colors pair well with Calming Sensation?

Calming Sensation 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 Calming Sensation?

You can download Calming Sensation 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 Calming Sensation?

The hex code is #ADCEAA. In RGB it's 173, 206, 170, and in HSL it's 115°, 27%, 74%.

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