GREENS

Spring

#ADD4D8

RGB 173, 212, 216 · HSL 186°, 36%, 76% · CMYK 20, 2, 0, 15

Spring is #ADD4D8 in HEX — rgb(173, 212, 216), hsl(186°, 36%, 76%), cmyk(20%, 2%, 0%, 15%).

Spring pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 36%, 76%. 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#ADD4D8

RGB173, 212, 216

HSL186°, 36%, 76%

HSV186°, 20%, 85%

CMYK20, 2, 0, 15

Decimal11392216

CSS RGBrgb(173, 212, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 36%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spring 723

Exact match

Dulux

Imagine Half S31B1H

ΔE 0.6 · #AED5D8

Valspar

Sea Tickle 5005-7B

ΔE 1.1 · #ABD5DA

Sherwin-Williams

Jetstream SW6492

ΔE 1.7 · #B0D2D6

Kilz

Polar Blue RF230-02

ΔE 1.9 · #A7D4D8

Behr

Balboa MQ4-55

ΔE 3.1 · #ABD0D9

PPG

Everglade Mist 1150-3

ΔE 3.3 · #B7D7DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Monet Magic 665

ΔE 3.7 · #BBDADE

Vista Paint

Monet Magic C-664

ΔE 3.8 · #BBD9DC

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 4.5 · #B6DCE6

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 4.5 · #BBDEE5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 5.3 · #A1C5C8

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 6 · #BBD0D2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 10.7 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 11.5 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 12.3 · #84C3BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#ADD4D8

#D8B0AC

Analogous

#ACD8C6

#ADD4D8

#ACBDD8

Triadic

#ADD4D8

#D8ACD3

#D3D8AC

Split-Complementary

#ADD4D8

#D8ACBD

#D8C6AC

Tetradic

#ADD4D8

#C6ACD8

#D8B0AC

#BDD8AC

Monochromatic

#4B97A0

#78B8BF

#ADD4D8

#E0EFF0

#EEF6F7

Rectangle

#ADD4D8

#B0ACD8

#D8B0AC

#D3D8AC

Compound

#ADD4D8

#ACBDD8

#D8B0AC

#D8C6AC

Variations

Lighter

#BCDCE0

#CFE3E6

#E4EEEF

Darker

#75B9C1

#408C95

#245358

Saturation

#BBC7C8

#ACD3D8

#98E3EB

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADD4D8

#C4C8DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADD4D8

#CECED7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADD4D8

#AED4D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Spring 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

#C1CCBD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADD4D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#AED1E1

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.

#C08F89

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: #ADD4D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADD4D8;

CSS Variable

--color-spring: #ADD4D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring': '#ADD4D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADD4D8] text-[#ADD4D8]

SCSS

$spring: #ADD4D8;

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#B8DAE0 · ΔE 3.2

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#B0DAE3 · ΔE 3.4

Sea Isle

#A5D7DC · ΔE 3.4

Picture Perfect

#B9DCE1 · ΔE 3.5

Indigo

#A1CFD7 · ΔE 3.6

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#B7DFE2 · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADD4D8?

#ADD4D8 is Spring, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #ADD4D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Spring?

Spring 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 Spring?

You can download Spring 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 Spring?

The hex code is #ADD4D8. In RGB it's 173, 212, 216, and in HSL it's 186°, 36%, 76%.

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