GREENS

Soothing

#D4DFBB

RGB 212, 223, 187 · HSL 78°, 36%, 80% · CMYK 5, 0, 16, 13

Soothing is #D4DFBB in HEX — rgb(212, 223, 187), hsl(78°, 36%, 80%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 16%, 13%).

Soothing pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 78°, 36%, 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#D4DFBB

RGB212, 223, 187

HSL78°, 36%, 80%

HSV78°, 16%, 87%

CMYK5, 0, 16, 13

Decimal13950907

CSS RGBrgb(212, 223, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(78, 36%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Soothing 535

Exact match

Behr

Windmill S350-2

ΔE 1.9 · #D6DEB7

Valspar

Lime Sorbet 6005-7A

ΔE 2.1 · #D8E5C1

Vista Paint

Pick of the Meadow K-365

ΔE 2.2 · #D7E1B9

Dulux

Security S20E1

ΔE 2.2 · #D6E1C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Creamy Mint 755

ΔE 2.3 · #CDDDBB

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 2.5 · #D6DBB7

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Granita SW6715

ΔE 3.6 · #DCE1B8

PPG

April Showers 1118-2

ΔE 3.7 · #DADEB5

Kilz

Melon Extract LG220-02

ΔE 4.2 · #D9E6BB

Dunn-Edwards

Flower Bulb DE5582

ΔE 4.3 · #D9E8C9

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 4.6 · #DBDAB6

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 4.9 · #D0D3B2

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 5.4 · #D4E2C8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.5 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#D4DFBB

#C5BADE

Analogous

#DED7BA

#D4DFBB

#C1DEBA

Triadic

#D4DFBB

#BAD3DE

#DEBAD3

Split-Complementary

#D4DFBB

#BAC1DE

#D7BADE

Tetradic

#D4DFBB

#BADED7

#C5BADE

#DEBAC1

Monochromatic

#92AD52

#B3C686

#D4DFBB

#F4F7EE

Rectangle

#D4DFBB

#BADEC5

#C5BADE

#DEBAD3

Compound

#D4DFBB

#C1DEBA

#C5BADE

#D7BADE

Variations

Lighter

#DCE5C8

#E4EAD7

#EFF2E9

Darker

#B1C680

#829D44

#4C5C26

Saturation

#CED2C6

#D3DEBA

#DAEFA9

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4DFBB

#DFD8BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4DFBB

#DDDDC0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4DFBB

#D7DADC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Soothing 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

#DED4A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4DFBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD9CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#A394C6

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: #D4DFBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4DFBB;

CSS Variable

--color-soothing: #D4DFBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soothing': '#D4DFBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4DFBB] text-[#D4DFBB]

SCSS

$soothing: #D4DFBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4DFBB?

#D4DFBB is Soothing, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #D4DFBB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soothing?

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

What colors pair well with Soothing?

Soothing 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 Soothing?

You can download Soothing 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 Soothing?

The hex code is #D4DFBB. In RGB it's 212, 223, 187, and in HSL it's 78°, 36%, 80%.

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