GREENS

Shimmering Pool

#D5FFE7

RGB 213, 255, 231 · HSL 146°, 100%, 92% · CMYK 16, 0, 9, 0

Shimmering Pool is #D5FFE7 in HEX — rgb(213, 255, 231), hsl(146°, 100%, 92%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 9%, 0%).

Shimmering Pool pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 146°, 100%, 92%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#D5FFE7

RGB213, 255, 231

HSL146°, 100%, 92%

HSV146°, 16%, 100%

CMYK16, 0, 9, 0

Decimal14024679

CSS RGBrgb(213, 255, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(146, 100%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shimmering Pool P440-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Cactus DE5673

ΔE 3.7 · #D0F7E4

Dulux

Spatial Spirit Half S25H1H

ΔE 5.7 · #D1F1DD

Benjamin Moore

Mantis 2033-60

ΔE 5.9 · #CCF1D3

Vista Paint

Subtle Splendor K-302

ΔE 6.6 · #CFEEDA

PPG

Sweet Pea 1227-2

ΔE 7.2 · #C4EAD5

Valspar

Delicate Frost 6003-9A

ΔE 7.3 · #D0EEDD

Hallman-Lindsay

Teal Treat 712

ΔE 8.1 · #D9F2E3

Colorhouse

Air .05 Air-05

ΔE 8.7 · #E7FCED

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 10.7 · #BAE0CC

Sherwin-Williams

Jocular Green SW6736

ΔE 11.1 · #CCE2CA

Kilz

Julep RG170-01

ΔE 11.3 · #CCE4D6

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 12.7 · #D4E2C8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 14.3 · #E7EBDA

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 16.4 · #E5E7DC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 17.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

91/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D5FFE7

#FFD6ED

Analogous

#D9FFD6

#D5FFE7

#D6FFFC

Triadic

#D5FFE7

#E8D6FF

#FFE8D6

Split-Complementary

#D5FFE7

#FCD6FF

#FFD6D9

Tetradic

#D5FFE7

#D6D9FF

#FFD6ED

#FFFCD6

Monochromatic

#3DFF91

#8AFFBD

#D5FFE7

#E5FFF1

Rectangle

#D5FFE7

#D6EDFF

#FFD6ED

#FFE8D6

Compound

#D5FFE7

#D6FFFC

#FFD6ED

#FFD6D9

Variations

Lighter

#DEFFED

#E8FDF1

#F3FDF7

Darker

#78FFB3

#03FF70

#009641

Saturation

#E4F1EA

#D6FFE8

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

1.09:1

Fail

vs Black

19.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5FFE7

#F2F0E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5FFE7

#F9F9EA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5FFE7

#D9FBFB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Shimmering Pool 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

#DFECC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5FFE7

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCF1ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEA

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.

#F28CC6

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: #D5FFE7;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5FFE7;

CSS Variable

--color-shimmering-pool: #D5FFE7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shimmering-pool': '#D5FFE7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5FFE7] text-[#D5FFE7]

SCSS

$shimmering-pool: #D5FFE7;

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#BBECD6 · ΔE 7.5

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#D3EDD1 · ΔE 7.8

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#C7ECDD · ΔE 7.8

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#BFEDDE · ΔE 7.8

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#CDF0E4 · ΔE 8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5FFE7?

#D5FFE7 is Shimmering Pool, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #D5FFE7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shimmering Pool?

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

What colors pair well with Shimmering Pool?

Shimmering Pool 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 Shimmering Pool?

You can download Shimmering Pool 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 Shimmering Pool?

The hex code is #D5FFE7. In RGB it's 213, 255, 231, and in HSL it's 146°, 100%, 92%.

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