GREENS

Underwater

#CFEEE8

RGB 207, 238, 232 · HSL 168°, 48%, 87% · CMYK 13, 0, 3, 7

Underwater is #CFEEE8 in HEX — rgb(207, 238, 232), hsl(168°, 48%, 87%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 3%, 7%).

Underwater pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 168°, 48%, 87%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CFEEE8

RGB207, 238, 232

HSL168°, 48%, 87%

HSV168°, 13%, 93%

CMYK13, 0, 3, 7

Decimal13627112

CSS RGBrgb(207, 238, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 48%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Eastern Wind C-676

ΔE 0.7 · #CFEFE8

Hallman-Lindsay

Eastern Wind 677

ΔE 0.8 · #CEEFEA

Dulux

Chalk Blue Quarter S28H1Q

ΔE 1.4 · #D3F2EC

Dunn-Edwards

Whisper of Grass DE5701

ΔE 1.6 · #CBEDE5

Behr

Soft Mint HDC-MD-19

ΔE 1.7 · #D2ECE6

PPG

Cascade 1232-2

ΔE 2 · #D4EDE6

Valspar

Sea Air 5006-9A

ΔE 2 · #CAEBE8

Benjamin Moore

Barely 2048-70

ΔE 2.2 · #D4F2EF

Colorhouse

Water .01 Water-01

ΔE 2.7 · #CFE9E0

Sherwin-Williams

Tame Teal SW6757

ΔE 3.9 · #C1E6DF

Kilz

Snow Line RF200-01

ΔE 4.8 · #CCEBEE

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 6.1 · #BBE1D7

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 6.9 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 8.9 · #E8EEEA

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 10.8 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

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

#CFEEE8

#EECED4

Analogous

#CEEED7

#CFEEE8

#CEE4EE

Triadic

#CFEEE8

#E7CEEE

#EEE7CE

Split-Complementary

#CFEEE8

#EECEE4

#EED7CE

Tetradic

#CFEEE8

#D7CEEE

#EECED4

#E4EECE

Monochromatic

#5DC6B1

#95DACC

#CFEEE8

#ECF8F6

Rectangle

#CFEEE8

#CED4EE

#EECED4

#EEE7CE

Compound

#CFEEE8

#CEE4EE

#EECED4

#EED7CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8F1EC

#E3F3F0

#EFF7F6

Darker

#8AD9C9

#3ABAA1

#206E5F

Saturation

#D9E3E1

#CEEEE7

#C5F6ED

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFEEE8

#E2E4EA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFEEE8

#E9E9E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFEEE8

#D1ECEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Underwater 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

#DBDFC9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFEEE8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8E4ED

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.

#D8A1AC

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: #CFEEE8;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFEEE8;

CSS Variable

--color-underwater: #CFEEE8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'underwater': '#CFEEE8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFEEE8] text-[#CFEEE8]

SCSS

$underwater: #CFEEE8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFEEE8?

#CFEEE8 is Underwater, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #CFEEE8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Underwater?

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

What colors pair well with Underwater?

Underwater 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 Underwater?

You can download Underwater 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 Underwater?

The hex code is #CFEEE8. In RGB it's 207, 238, 232, and in HSL it's 168°, 48%, 87%.

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