GREENS

Green Wave

#C2DAD3

RGB 194, 218, 211 · HSL 162°, 24%, 81% · CMYK 11, 0, 3, 15

Green Wave is #C2DAD3 in HEX — rgb(194, 218, 211), hsl(162°, 24%, 81%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 3%, 15%).

Green Wave pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 24%, 81%. 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#C2DAD3

RGB194, 218, 211

HSL162°, 24%, 81%

HSV162°, 11%, 85%

CMYK11, 0, 3, 15

Decimal12770003

CSS RGBrgb(194, 218, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 24%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Green681

ΔE 0.4 · #C3DBD4

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PPG

Green Wave1141-2

ΔE 0.7 · #C3DCD5

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Hallman-Lindsay

Lickety Split699

ΔE 0.7 · #C2D9D1

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Behr

Whipped MintMQ3-20

ΔE 0.9 · #C4DAD4

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Vista Paint

Lickety SplitC-698

ΔE 1.5 · #C3D8CF

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Dulux

High PointS27B1

ΔE 1.7 · #BCD8D1

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Valspar

Aquatic Edge5003-5A

ΔE 2 · #C5DAD6

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IKEA

IKEA08181

ΔE 2.3 · #BFDAD7

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Sherwin-Williams

TidewaterSW6477

ΔE 2.3 · #C3D7D3

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Colorhouse

Wool .01Wool-01

ΔE 2.4 · #C5D7D2

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Dunn-Edwards

Rolling WavesDE5716

ΔE 3.5 · #BFD1C9

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Kilz

Jade SeaRG160-01

ΔE 4.1 · #C2E1D5

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Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green236

ΔE 5.9 · #C0CDC2

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Dutch Boy

Mellow BlueDCP-0468

ΔE 7.5 · #DDE8E2

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 9.1 · #CDCECD

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RAL

Light Grey7035

ΔE 9.4 · #D7D7D7

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#C2DAD3

#DAC3CA

Analogous

#C3DAC8

#C2DAD3

#C3D6DA

Triadic

#C2DAD3

#D3C3DA

#DAD3C3

Split-Complementary

#C2DAD3

#DAC3D6

#DAC8C3

Tetradic

#C2DAD3

#C8C3DA

#DAC3CA

#D6DAC3

Monochromatic

#64A08E

#93BDB1

#C2DAD3

#EFF5F3

Rectangle

#C2DAD3

#C3CADA

#DAC3CA

#DAD3C3

Compound

#C2DAD3

#C3D6DA

#DAC3CA

#DAC8C3

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Green Wave run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #ECF3F1

Tint #E2EDEA

Tint #D7E7E2

Tint #CDE0DB

Base #C2DAD3

Shade #8CB9AB

Shade #5A9382

Shade #395C52

Shade #172622

Variations

Lighter

#CFE2DC

#DCE8E4

#EBF1EF

Darker

#8FBCAE

#54907E

#305449

Saturation

#CBD2D0

#C3DAD3

#B1EDDB

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2DAD3

#D1D2D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2DAD3

#D6D6D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2DAD3

#C3D8D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Wave 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

#D1D0B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2DAD3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BED5DE

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C39CA8

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #C2DAD3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2DAD3;

CSS Variable

--color-green-wave: #C2DAD3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-wave': '#C2DAD3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2DAD3] text-[#C2DAD3]

SCSS

$green-wave: #C2DAD3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2DAD3?

#C2DAD3 is Green Wave, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C2DAD3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Wave?

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

What colors pair well with Green Wave?

Green Wave 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 Green Wave?

You can download Green Wave 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 Green Wave?

The hex code is #C2DAD3. In RGB it's 194, 218, 211, and in HSL it's 162°, 24%, 81%.

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