GREENS

Misty Surf

#D0E7E9

RGB 208, 231, 233 · HSL 185°, 36%, 86% · CMYK 11, 1, 0, 9

Misty Surf is #D0E7E9 in HEX — rgb(208, 231, 233), hsl(185°, 36%, 86%), cmyk(11%, 1%, 0%, 9%).

Misty Surf pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 36%, 86%. 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#D0E7E9

RGB208, 231, 233

HSL185°, 36%, 86%

HSV185°, 11%, 91%

CMYK11, 1, 0, 9

Decimal13690857

CSS RGBrgb(208, 231, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 36%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Misty Surf 740E-2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Gypsy Wind K-191

ΔE 0.9 · #D1E9EC

PPG

Blue Phlox 1235-2

ΔE 1 · #D2E6E8

Sherwin-Williams

Bravo Blue SW6784

ΔE 1 · #D3E7E9

Valspar

Tropical Mist 5002-7A

ΔE 1.2 · #D1EAEB

Benjamin Moore

Clear 2054-70

ΔE 1.4 · #D3EBED

Dulux

Wave Quarter S32C1Q

ΔE 1.4 · #CBE5E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Zircon Ice 664

ΔE 1.4 · #D0E4E5

Kilz

Dream Again RF210-02

ΔE 1.8 · #CFEAEE

Dunn-Edwards

Sparkling River DE5763

ΔE 2.4 · #D6EDF1

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 3 · #CAE9EE

IKEA

IKEA047 47

ΔE 4.2 · #DDE9ED

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 5.8 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 6.7 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 9 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#D0E7E9

#E8D1CE

Analogous

#CEE8DD

#D0E7E9

#CED9E8

Triadic

#D0E7E9

#E8CEE6

#E6E8CE

Split-Complementary

#D0E7E9

#E8CED9

#E8DDCE

Tetradic

#D0E7E9

#DDCEE8

#E8D1CE

#D9E8CE

Monochromatic

#66B0B7

#9ACBD0

#D0E7E9

#EEF6F7

Rectangle

#D0E7E9

#D1CEE8

#E8D1CE

#E6E8CE

Compound

#D0E7E9

#CED9E8

#E8D1CE

#E8DDCE

Variations

Lighter

#D8EBED

#E3EFF0

#EFF5F6

Darker

#91C9CE

#49A0A8

#295E63

Saturation

#D7DFDF

#CEE6E8

#C3F0F4

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0E7E9

#DDE0EA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0E7E9

#E3E3E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0E7E9

#D1E7E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Misty 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

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#DBDACA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0E7E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9DFEE

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.

#CFA9A5

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: #D0E7E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0E7E9;

CSS Variable

--color-misty-surf: #D0E7E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'misty-surf': '#D0E7E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0E7E9] text-[#D0E7E9]

SCSS

$misty-surf: #D0E7E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0E7E9?

#D0E7E9 is Misty Surf, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #D0E7E9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Misty Surf?

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

What colors pair well with Misty Surf?

Misty 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 Misty Surf?

You can download Misty 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 Misty Surf?

The hex code is #D0E7E9. In RGB it's 208, 231, 233, and in HSL it's 185°, 36%, 86%.

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