GREENS

Ocean

#D4E2E2

RGB 212, 226, 226 · HSL 180°, 19%, 86% · CMYK 6, 0, 0, 11

Ocean is #D4E2E2 in HEX — rgb(212, 226, 226), hsl(180°, 19%, 86%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 0%, 11%).

Ocean pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 19%, 86%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#D4E2E2

RGB212, 226, 226

HSL180°, 19%, 86%

HSV180°, 6%, 89%

CMYK6, 0, 0, 11

Decimal13951714

CSS RGBrgb(212, 226, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 19%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ocean 2123-50

Exact match

PPG

Pistachio Cream 1148-2

ΔE 0.6 · #D5E2E1

Vista Paint

Caribbean Sky K-182

ΔE 0.9 · #D6E4E5

Behr

Twilight Gray 750E-2

ΔE 1.1 · #D5E3E5

Valspar

Sweet Slumber 7004-12

ΔE 1.4 · #D9E4E4

Kilz

Aqua Ice RE210-01

ΔE 1.4 · #D4E5E6

Dulux

Detroit Quarter S29A1Q

ΔE 1.5 · #D9E5E4

Hallman-Lindsay

Divine Inspiration 649

ΔE 1.5 · #D8E2E1

Sherwin-Williams

Iceberg SW6798

ΔE 1.8 · #D6E4E7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 1.9 · #D7E2E5

Dunn-Edwards

Smoke and Mirrors DE5770

ΔE 1.9 · #D9E6E8

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 2.2 · #D2DDDB

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 3.4 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 3.9 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.9 · #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

#D4E2E2

#E2D5D5

Analogous

#D5E2DB

#D4E2E2

#D5DBE2

Triadic

#D4E2E2

#E2D5E2

#E2E2D5

Split-Complementary

#D4E2E2

#E2D5DB

#E2DBD5

Tetradic

#D4E2E2

#DBD5E2

#E2D5D5

#DBE2D5

Monochromatic

#79A4A4

#A7C3C3

#D4E2E2

#F0F5F5

Rectangle

#D4E2E2

#D5D5E2

#E2D5D5

#E2E2D5

Compound

#D4E2E2

#D5DBE2

#E2D5D5

#E2DBD5

Variations

Lighter

#DDE8E8

#E6EDED

#F1F4F4

Darker

#A0BFBF

#5F9292

#375656

Saturation

#D9DDDD

#D5E2E2

#C6F1F1

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

15.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4E2E2

#DCDDE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4E2E2

#E0E0E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4E2E2

#D4E2E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ocean 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

#DED6C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4E2E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCDBE9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#CCA9A9

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: #D4E2E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4E2E2;

CSS Variable

--color-ocean: #D4E2E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ocean': '#D4E2E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4E2E2] text-[#D4E2E2]

SCSS

$ocean: #D4E2E2;

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#D3E1E1 · ΔE 0.4

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#D5E1E3 · ΔE 1.3

Iceberg

#D6E0E0 · ΔE 1.5

Ewing Blue

#D0E2E0 · ΔE 1.8

Glass Slipper

#D4DEDD · ΔE 1.9

Glacier Lake

#D3DEDC · ΔE 1.9

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#DAE3E2 · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4E2E2?

#D4E2E2 is Ocean, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #D4E2E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ocean?

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

What colors pair well with Ocean?

Ocean 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 Ocean?

You can download Ocean 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 Ocean?

The hex code is #D4E2E2. In RGB it's 212, 226, 226, and in HSL it's 180°, 19%, 86%.

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