GREENS

Pale Tidepool

#C8DCBB

RGB 200, 220, 187 · HSL 96°, 32%, 80% · CMYK 9, 0, 15, 14

Pale Tidepool is #C8DCBB in HEX — rgb(200, 220, 187), hsl(96°, 32%, 80%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 15%, 14%).

Pale Tidepool pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 96°, 32%, 80%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#C8DCBB

RGB200, 220, 187

HSL96°, 32%, 80%

HSV96°, 15%, 86%

CMYK9, 0, 15, 14

Decimal13163707

CSS RGBrgb(200, 220, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(96, 32%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

East of Eden K-340

ΔE 0.7 · #C9DDBD

Behr

Morning Zen S380-2

ΔE 1.4 · #CADFBC

Hallman-Lindsay

Creamy Mint 755

ΔE 1.7 · #CDDDBB

Dulux

Bethany S21E1

ΔE 2.2 · #CBDBBD

Valspar

Jaded Lime 5008-5B

ΔE 2.5 · #C0DAB8

Dunn-Edwards

Nature DE5590

ΔE 2.8 · #BFD5B3

PPG

Dreamcatcher 1131-3

ΔE 3 · #C8DFC3

Benjamin Moore

Garland 429

ΔE 3.3 · #D3E0C0

Kilz

Budding Green RG190-02

ΔE 3.6 · #C9E0C5

IKEA

IKEA077 77

ΔE 3.8 · #D3DFC1

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 4.2 · #D4E7C3

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 5.1 · #D4E2C8

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 6 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 8 · #DBDAB6

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.4 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 17.5 · #EAEAE4

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8DCBB

#CFBCDC

Analogous

#D9DCBC

#C8DCBB

#BCDCBF

Triadic

#C8DCBB

#BCC9DC

#DCBCC9

Split-Complementary

#C8DCBB

#BFBCDC

#DCBCD9

Tetradic

#C8DCBB

#BCD9DC

#CFBCDC

#DCBFBC

Monochromatic

#77A857

#A0C289

#C8DCBB

#F1F6EE

Rectangle

#C8DCBB

#BCDCCF

#CFBCDC

#DCBCC9

Compound

#C8DCBB

#BCDCBF

#CFBCDC

#DCBCD9

Variations

Lighter

#D4E3C9

#DFE9D8

#ECF1E9

Darker

#9DC284

#689849

#3C5929

Saturation

#CBD1C7

#C9DCBC

#C5EEAA

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

14.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8DCBB

#D8D3BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8DCBB

#D9D9C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8DCBB

#CBD7D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pale Tidepool 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

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How it looks under different light

#D5D2A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8DCBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3D7CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#B297C4

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: #C8DCBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8DCBB;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-tidepool: #C8DCBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-tidepool': '#C8DCBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8DCBB] text-[#C8DCBB]

SCSS

$pale-tidepool: #C8DCBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8DCBB?

#C8DCBB is Pale Tidepool, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C8DCBB warm or cool?

Pale Tidepool reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pale Tidepool?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Tidepool?

Pale Tidepool 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 Pale Tidepool?

You can download Pale Tidepool 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 Pale Tidepool?

The hex code is #C8DCBB. In RGB it's 200, 220, 187, and in HSL it's 96°, 32%, 80%.

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