GREENS

Wave Splash

#CBE4E7

RGB 203, 228, 231 · HSL 186°, 37%, 85% · CMYK 12, 1, 0, 9

Wave Splash is #CBE4E7 in HEX — rgb(203, 228, 231), hsl(186°, 37%, 85%), cmyk(12%, 1%, 0%, 9%).

Wave Splash pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 37%, 85%. 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#CBE4E7

RGB203, 228, 231

HSL186°, 37%, 85%

HSV186°, 12%, 91%

CMYK12, 1, 0, 9

Decimal13362407

CSS RGBrgb(203, 228, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 37%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wave Quarter S32C1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #CBE5E7

Behr

Misty Surf 740E-2

ΔE 1.4 · #D0E7E9

Kilz

Snowbank RE190-02

ΔE 1.7 · #CCE6EC

Sherwin-Williams

Aviary Blue SW6778

ΔE 1.7 · #C6E3E8

Benjamin Moore

Crystal 764

ΔE 1.8 · #C9E7EB

Vista Paint

Gypsy Wind K-191

ΔE 1.9 · #D1E9EC

PPG

Blue Phlox 1235-2

ΔE 2 · #D2E6E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Zircon Ice 664

ΔE 2 · #D0E4E5

Valspar

Sea Breath 5006-7A

ΔE 2.3 · #CBE6E5

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 2.6 · #CAE9EE

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Cold DE5784

ΔE 3.1 · #D2EAF1

IKEA

IKEA048 48

ΔE 3.3 · #C2E4EA

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 6.9 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 6.9 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 9.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#CBE4E7

#E7CDCB

Analogous

#CBE7DC

#CBE4E7

#CBD6E7

Triadic

#CBE4E7

#E7CBE4

#E4E7CB

Split-Complementary

#CBE4E7

#E7CBD6

#E7DCCB

Tetradic

#CBE4E7

#DCCBE7

#E7CDCB

#D6E7CB

Monochromatic

#62AEB7

#96C9CF

#CBE4E7

#EEF6F7

Rectangle

#CBE4E7

#CDCBE7

#E7CDCB

#E4E7CB

Compound

#CBE4E7

#CBD6E7

#E7CDCB

#E7DCCB

Variations

Lighter

#D5E9EC

#E1EEEF

#EEF4F5

Darker

#8EC7CD

#479EA8

#285D63

Saturation

#D5DCDD

#CBE4E7

#BFEEF3

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBE4E7

#D9DCE8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBE4E7

#E0E0E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBE4E7

#CCE4E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Wave Splash 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

#D8D8C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBE4E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5DDED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#CEA6A2

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: #CBE4E7;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBE4E7;

CSS Variable

--color-wave-splash: #CBE4E7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wave-splash': '#CBE4E7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBE4E7] text-[#CBE4E7]

SCSS

$wave-splash: #CBE4E7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBE4E7?

#CBE4E7 is Wave Splash, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #CBE4E7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wave Splash?

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

What colors pair well with Wave Splash?

Wave Splash 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 Wave Splash?

You can download Wave Splash 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 Wave Splash?

The hex code is #CBE4E7. In RGB it's 203, 228, 231, and in HSL it's 186°, 37%, 85%.

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