GREENS

Surf

#B2DFD0

RGB 178, 223, 208 · HSL 160°, 41%, 79% · CMYK 20, 0, 7, 13

Surf is #B2DFD0 in HEX — rgb(178, 223, 208), hsl(160°, 41%, 79%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 7%, 13%).

Surf pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 160°, 41%, 79%. 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#B2DFD0

RGB178, 223, 208

HSL160°, 41%, 79%

HSV160°, 20%, 87%

CMYK20, 0, 7, 13

Decimal11722704

CSS RGBrgb(178, 223, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 41%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Surf 598

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Filtered Forest 706

ΔE 1.3 · #B7E1D2

Vista Paint

Filtered Forest C-705

ΔE 1.5 · #B6E0CF

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Green DE5688

ΔE 2.1 · #B6E5D6

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 2.2 · #ACDAC9

Dulux

Prism S26F2

ΔE 2.5 · #AADCCB

Valspar

Aqua Glow 5007-9B

ΔE 2.9 · #ADDCD2

Behr

Free Spirit MQ4-18

ΔE 3.1 · #B1DBC7

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 3.4 · #BAE0CC

PPG

Wintergreen Mint 1229-2

ΔE 3.4 · #BDE8D8

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 4.8 · #A1D4C8

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 6.6 · #A6CDC2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 12 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 12 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.1 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#B2DFD0

#DFB3C2

Analogous

#B3DFBB

#B2DFD0

#B3D8DF

Triadic

#B2DFD0

#D1B3DF

#DFD1B3

Split-Complementary

#B2DFD0

#DFB3D8

#DFBBB3

Tetradic

#B2DFD0

#BBB3DF

#DFB3C2

#D8DFB3

Monochromatic

#4AB08E

#7EC9B0

#B2DFD0

#E9F6F2

#EDF7F4

Rectangle

#B2DFD0

#B3C2DF

#DFB3C2

#DFD1B3

Compound

#B2DFD0

#B3D8DF

#DFB3C2

#DFBBB3

Variations

Lighter

#C3E6DA

#D4EAE3

#E7F2EE

Darker

#79CAAF

#3DA17F

#225F4B

Saturation

#C3D0CC

#B3DFD1

#A4EFD6

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2DFD0

#D0D0D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2DFD0

#D8D8D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2DFD0

#B5DCDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#C5D4B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2DFD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2D9DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#C88EA2

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: #B2DFD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2DFD0;

CSS Variable

--color-surf: #B2DFD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'surf': '#B2DFD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2DFD0] text-[#B2DFD0]

SCSS

$surf: #B2DFD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2DFD0?

#B2DFD0 is Surf, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B2DFD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Surf?

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

What colors pair well with Surf?

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 Surf?

You can download 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 Surf?

The hex code is #B2DFD0. In RGB it's 178, 223, 208, and in HSL it's 160°, 41%, 79%.

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