GREENS

Dover Surf

#AEC3C4

RGB 174, 195, 196 · HSL 183°, 16%, 73% · CMYK 11, 1, 0, 23

Dover Surf is #AEC3C4 in HEX — rgb(174, 195, 196), hsl(183°, 16%, 73%), cmyk(11%, 1%, 0%, 23%).

Dover Surf pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 16%, 73%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#AEC3C4

RGB174, 195, 196

HSL183°, 16%, 73%

HSV183°, 11%, 77%

CMYK11, 1, 0, 23

Decimal11453380

CSS RGBrgb(174, 195, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 16%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Restful Retreat C-496

ΔE 1.1 · #B1C6C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Indulgence 483

ΔE 1.3 · #AFC2C1

Dulux

Alpine Haze S29A2

ΔE 1.4 · #ABBFC0

Behr

Pewter Mug 770E-3

ΔE 1.6 · #B0C1C3

Sherwin-Williams

Rain SW6219

ΔE 1.8 · #ABBEBF

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Spruce DE5772

ΔE 1.9 · #ADC5C9

Benjamin Moore

Paradiso 717

ΔE 2 · #AAC4C7

PPG

Misty Surf 1034-4

ΔE 2.1 · #B5C8C9

Kilz

Bell Bottoms RF240-02

ΔE 2.5 · #A6C1C1

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.4 · #B1CBC9

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.1 · #B2BFC5

Valspar

Grey Brook 5001-1B

ΔE 4.4 · #B2BDC2

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 4.8 · #BBD0D2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 6.1 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#AEC3C4

#C5B0AF

Analogous

#AFC5BB

#AEC3C4

#AFB9C5

Triadic

#AEC3C4

#C5AFC4

#C4C5AF

Split-Complementary

#AEC3C4

#C5AFB9

#C5BBAF

Tetradic

#AEC3C4

#BBAFC5

#C5B0AF

#B9C5AF

Monochromatic

#5C7D7F

#83A3A5

#AEC3C4

#DCE5E5

#F0F4F4

Rectangle

#AEC3C4

#B0AFC5

#C5B0AF

#C4C5AF

Compound

#AEC3C4

#AFB9C5

#C5B0AF

#C5BBAF

Variations

Lighter

#BFD0D1

#D0DBDB

#E4E9EA

Darker

#83A5A7

#547778

#314547

Saturation

#B7BDBD

#AFC4C5

#92DEE2

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AEC3C4

#BABCC5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AEC3C4

#C0C0C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AEC3C4

#AFC3C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dover Surf 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

#C2BFAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AEC3C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFC4D2

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B68886

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: #AEC3C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #AEC3C4;

CSS Variable

--color-dover-surf: #AEC3C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dover-surf': '#AEC3C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AEC3C4] text-[#AEC3C4]

SCSS

$dover-surf: #AEC3C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEC3C4?

#AEC3C4 is Dover Surf, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #AEC3C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dover Surf?

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

What colors pair well with Dover Surf?

Dover Surf 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 Dover Surf?

You can download Dover Surf 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 Dover Surf?

The hex code is #AEC3C4. In RGB it's 174, 195, 196, and in HSL it's 183°, 16%, 73%.

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