GREENS

Green

#D8DCBC

RGB 216, 220, 188 · HSL 68°, 31%, 80% · CMYK 2, 0, 15, 14

Green is #D8DCBC in HEX — rgb(216, 220, 188), hsl(68°, 31%, 80%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 15%, 14%).

Green pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 31%, 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#D8DCBC

RGB216, 220, 188

HSL68°, 31%, 80%

HSV68°, 15%, 86%

CMYK2, 0, 15, 14

Decimal14212284

CSS RGBrgb(216, 220, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 31%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Honeydew SW6428

ΔE 0.9 · #DBDDBD

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 478

ΔE 1.3 · #D6DCBA

Valspar

Prairie Willow 6001-5B

ΔE 1.5 · #D4DCBC

Dulux

Mountain Spring S19E1

ΔE 1.6 · #D9E0C0

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 2.2 · #D6DBB7

Behr

Airy Green MQ3-47

ΔE 2.3 · #D9DEC2

Dunn-Edwards

Pine Mist DE5534

ΔE 2.4 · #D5D8BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Elise historic-elise

ΔE 2.5 · #D8D7B9

PPG

Breezeway 11-21

ΔE 2.6 · #D6DBC0

Vista Paint

Planet Earth C-404

ΔE 2.7 · #DADDC2

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 2.9 · #DBDAB6

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D0D3B2

Kilz

Celery Stick LG160-01

ΔE 4.5 · #D5D8B0

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 5.1 · #D4E2C8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.6 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D8DCBC

#C0BCDC

Analogous

#DCD0BC

#D8DCBC

#C8DCBC

Triadic

#D8DCBC

#BCD8DC

#DCBCD8

Split-Complementary

#D8DCBC

#BCC8DC

#D0BCDC

Tetradic

#D8DCBC

#BCDCD0

#C0BCDC

#DCBCC8

Monochromatic

#9CA758

#BAC18A

#D8DCBC

#F5F6EE

Rectangle

#D8DCBC

#BCDCC0

#C0BCDC

#DCBCD8

Compound

#D8DCBC

#C8DCBC

#C0BCDC

#D0BCDC

Variations

Lighter

#DFE3CA

#E6E8D8

#F0F1E9

Darker

#B9C185

#8C964A

#52592A

Saturation

#CFD1C7

#D8DCBC

#E4EDAB

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8DCBC

#DFD8BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8DCBC

#DBDBC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8DCBC

#DAD7DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green 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

#E1D2A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8DCBC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD7CC

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9E98C3

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: #D8DCBC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8DCBC;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #D8DCBC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#D8DCBC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8DCBC] text-[#D8DCBC]

SCSS

$green: #D8DCBC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8DCBC?

#D8DCBC is Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #D8DCBC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

Green 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 Green?

You can download Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #D8DCBC. In RGB it's 216, 220, 188, and in HSL it's 68°, 31%, 80%.

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