GREENS

Surf

#CAEDDB

RGB 202, 237, 219 · HSL 149°, 49%, 86% · CMYK 15, 0, 8, 7

Surf is #CAEDDB in HEX — rgb(202, 237, 219), hsl(149°, 49%, 86%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 8%, 7%).

Surf pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 149°, 49%, 86%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CAEDDB

RGB202, 237, 219

HSL149°, 49%, 86%

HSV149°, 15%, 93%

CMYK15, 0, 8, 7

Decimal13299163

CSS RGBrgb(202, 237, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(149, 49%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Surf 2036-60

Exact match

Behr

Natures Reflection N430-2

ΔE 1.5 · #C6E9D6

Vista Paint

Subtle Splendor K-302

ΔE 1.8 · #CFEEDA

Valspar

Delicate Frost 6003-9A

ΔE 1.9 · #D0EEDD

Dulux

Martian Moon Half S25F1H

ΔE 2 · #D1EFDC

PPG

Sweet Pea 1227-2

ΔE 2.4 · #C4EAD5

Dunn-Edwards

Mint Smoothie DE5667

ΔE 3 · #C5E6D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Mediterranean Mist 713

ΔE 4 · #BCE9D6

Kilz

Julep RG170-01

ΔE 4.9 · #CCE4D6

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 5.1 · #BAE0CC

Sherwin-Williams

Waterfall SW6750

ΔE 5.7 · #C0E3DA

Colorhouse

Water .01 Water-01

ΔE 5.7 · #CFE9E0

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 8.7 · #D4E2C8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 11 · #E7EBDA

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 12.2 · #E5E7DC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 14 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CAEDDB

#EDCADC

Analogous

#CAEDCA

#CAEDDB

#CAEDEC

Triadic

#CAEDDB

#DBCAED

#EDDBCA

Split-Complementary

#CAEDDB

#ECCAED

#EDCACA

Tetradic

#CAEDDB

#CACAED

#EDCADC

#EDECCA

Monochromatic

#58C68D

#91D9B4

#CAEDDB

#ECF8F2

Rectangle

#CAEDDB

#CADCED

#EDCADC

#EDDBCA

Compound

#CAEDDB

#CAEDEC

#EDCADC

#EDCACA

Variations

Lighter

#D4F0E2

#E1F3E9

#EEF7F2

Darker

#87D8AE

#38BA76

#1F6E45

Saturation

#D6E1DB

#CAEDDB

#C1F6DA

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAEDDB

#E2E0DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAEDDB

#E8E8DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAEDDB

#CDEAEA

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

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How it looks under different light

#D7DEBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAEDDB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4E3E4

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.

#D79EBB

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: #CAEDDB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAEDDB;

CSS Variable

--color-surf: #CAEDDB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'surf': '#CAEDDB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAEDDB] text-[#CAEDDB]

SCSS

$surf: #CAEDDB;

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#C9ECDA · ΔE 0.4

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#C7E9D8 · ΔE 1.4

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#C7ECDD · ΔE 1.7

Spring Breeze

#C8ECDF · ΔE 2.6

Outer Sphere

#CAE9DB · ΔE 2.7

Caribbean Breeze

#CDF0E4 · ΔE 3.4

Tropical Pool

#BFEDDE · ΔE 3.9

Leisure Green

#C8E3D2 · ΔE 4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAEDDB?

#CAEDDB is Surf, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #CAEDDB warm or cool?

Surf reads warm, 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 #CAEDDB. In RGB it's 202, 237, 219, and in HSL it's 149°, 49%, 86%.

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