GREENS

Haint Blue

#C1D8D9

RGB 193, 216, 217 · HSL 183°, 24%, 80% · CMYK 11, 0, 0, 15

Haint Blue is #C1D8D9 in HEX — rgb(193, 216, 217), hsl(183°, 24%, 80%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 0%, 15%).

Haint Blue pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 24%, 80%. 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#C1D8D9

RGB193, 216, 217

HSL183°, 24%, 80%

HSV183°, 11%, 85%

CMYK11, 0, 0, 15

Decimal12703961

CSS RGBrgb(193, 216, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 24%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dewpoint Half S32A1H

ΔE 1.3 · #C3DADD

Benjamin Moore

Fantasy 716

ΔE 1.4 · #C3D6D7

Valspar

Destiny 5003-5B

ΔE 1.6 · #BDD6D5

Kilz

Almost Aqua TB-52

ΔE 1.8 · #BDD3D3

Sherwin-Williams

Byte Blue SW6498

ΔE 2.2 · #C5DCE0

PPG

Julep Green 1146-3

ΔE 2.2 · #C7DBD9

Hallman-Lindsay

Cape Hope 496

ΔE 2.2 · #BFD3D2

Behr

Zero Gravity N450-2

ΔE 2.3 · #C3D7D4

Vista Paint

Monet Magic C-664

ΔE 2.5 · #BBD9DC

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 2.6 · #BFDAD7

Dunn-Edwards

Shark DE5771

ΔE 2.6 · #CADCDE

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 2.8 · #BBD0D2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 6.3 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 7.3 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 8.2 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#C1D8D9

#D8C1C0

Analogous

#C0D8CD

#C1D8D9

#C0CBD8

Triadic

#C1D8D9

#D8C0D7

#D7D8C0

Split-Complementary

#C1D8D9

#D8C0CB

#D8CDC0

Tetradic

#C1D8D9

#CDC0D8

#D8C1C0

#CBD8C0

Monochromatic

#619B9E

#90B9BB

#C1D8D9

#EFF5F5

Rectangle

#C1D8D9

#C1C0D8

#D8C1C0

#D7D8C0

Compound

#C1D8D9

#C0CBD8

#D8C1C0

#D8CDC0

Variations

Lighter

#CCDFE0

#DAE6E7

#EAF0F0

Darker

#8CB8BA

#538B8E

#2F5153

Saturation

#C8CFD0

#C0D7D8

#ACE8EC

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1D8D9

#CED1DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1D8D9

#D4D4D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1D8D9

#C2D8D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Haint Blue 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

#D0CFBE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1D8D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDD4E2

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C29B99

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: #C1D8D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1D8D9;

CSS Variable

--color-haint-blue: #C1D8D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'haint-blue': '#C1D8D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1D8D9] text-[#C1D8D9]

SCSS

$haint-blue: #C1D8D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1D8D9?

#C1D8D9 is Haint Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C1D8D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Haint Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Haint Blue?

Haint Blue 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 Haint Blue?

You can download Haint Blue 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 Haint Blue?

The hex code is #C1D8D9. In RGB it's 193, 216, 217, and in HSL it's 183°, 24%, 80%.

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