GREENS

Inspiring Hue

#C6E4DB

RGB 198, 228, 219 · HSL 162°, 36%, 84% · CMYK 13, 0, 4, 11

Inspiring Hue is #C6E4DB in HEX — rgb(198, 228, 219), hsl(162°, 36%, 84%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 4%, 11%).

Inspiring Hue pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 36%, 84%. 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#C6E4DB

RGB198, 228, 219

HSL162°, 36%, 84%

HSV162°, 13%, 89%

CMYK13, 0, 4, 11

Decimal13034715

CSS RGBrgb(198, 228, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 36%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Inspiring Hue 5007-9A

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

At 666

ΔE 0.6 · #C5E4DC

Dulux

Short Phase Half S27E1H

ΔE 1.6 · #CBE8DE

Sherwin-Williams

Waterfall SW6750

ΔE 1.8 · #C0E3DA

Behr

Misty Isle MQ3-19

ΔE 1.8 · #C2E2DC

Kilz

Jade Sea RG160-01

ΔE 2 · #C2E1D5

Colorhouse

Water .01 Water-01

ΔE 2.5 · #CFE9E0

Vista Paint

Summer's Secret K-262

ΔE 2.5 · #BFE4DA

PPG

Serendipity 1230-2

ΔE 2.5 · #BDE1D8

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 3.2 · #BBE1D7

Dunn-Edwards

Whisper of Grass DE5701

ΔE 3.2 · #CBEDE5

Hallman-Lindsay

Bay Green 705

ΔE 3.6 · #D3EBE0

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 7.4 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 9.2 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 10.7 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#C6E4DB

#E5C8D0

Analogous

#C8E5CD

#C6E4DB

#C8DFE5

Triadic

#C6E4DB

#DCC8E5

#E5DCC8

Split-Complementary

#C6E4DB

#E5C8DF

#E5CDC8

Tetradic

#C6E4DB

#CDC8E5

#E5C8D0

#DFE5C8

Monochromatic

#5FB49B

#93CCBB

#C6E4DB

#EEF7F4

Rectangle

#C6E4DB

#C8D0E5

#E5C8D0

#E5DCC8

Compound

#C6E4DB

#C8DFE5

#E5C8D0

#E5CDC8

Variations

Lighter

#D3EAE3

#DFEEEA

#EDF4F2

Darker

#8CCBB8

#47A488

#286150

Saturation

#D2DBD8

#C8E5DC

#BAF2E1

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6E4DB

#D9DADD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6E4DB

#DFDFDC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6E4DB

#C8E2E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Inspiring Hue 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

#D4D8BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6E4DB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1DDE4

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.

#CCA0AD

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: #C6E4DB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6E4DB;

CSS Variable

--color-inspiring-hue: #C6E4DB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'inspiring-hue': '#C6E4DB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6E4DB] text-[#C6E4DB]

SCSS

$inspiring-hue: #C6E4DB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6E4DB?

#C6E4DB is Inspiring Hue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C6E4DB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Inspiring Hue?

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

What colors pair well with Inspiring Hue?

Inspiring Hue 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 Inspiring Hue?

You can download Inspiring Hue 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 Inspiring Hue?

The hex code is #C6E4DB. In RGB it's 198, 228, 219, and in HSL it's 162°, 36%, 84%.

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