GREENS

Timid Absinthe

#DADFB0

RGB 218, 223, 176 · HSL 66°, 42%, 78% · CMYK 2, 0, 21, 13

Timid Absinthe is #DADFB0 in HEX — rgb(218, 223, 176), hsl(66°, 42%, 78%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 21%, 13%).

Timid Absinthe pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 66°, 42%, 78%. 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#DADFB0

RGB218, 223, 176

HSL66°, 42%, 78%

HSV66°, 21%, 87%

CMYK2, 0, 21, 13

Decimal14344112

CSS RGBrgb(218, 223, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 42%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 1.5 · #D8DBAC

Dulux

Glassy Green S18F2

ΔE 1.6 · #DEDFB0

Benjamin Moore

Warren 527

ΔE 1.7 · #D8DBAE

Kilz

Whispering Aspens LG170-02

ΔE 2.2 · #D7D9AB

Behr

Sweet Jasmine M330-3

ΔE 2.4 · #DCDCAB

Vista Paint

Spring Farm K-421

ΔE 2.7 · #DCDCAA

Valspar

Timid Absinthe 6003-5B

ΔE 3 · #DAE2B8

PPG

April Showers 1118-2

ΔE 3.1 · #DADEB5

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Granita SW6715

ΔE 3.2 · #DCE1B8

Dunn-Edwards

Trailing Vine DE5541

ΔE 3.6 · #CFD5A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Mist 776

ΔE 3.9 · #E4EAB9

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 5.4 · #E0DEA6

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 6.1 · #DBDAB6

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.1 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 11.3 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#DADFB0

#B4AFDE

Analogous

#DECCAF

#DADFB0

#C2DEAF

Triadic

#DADFB0

#AFDADE

#DEAFDA

Split-Complementary

#DADFB0

#AFC2DE

#CCAFDE

Tetradic

#DADFB0

#AFDECC

#B4AFDE

#DEAFC2

Monochromatic

#A4AE47

#C0C879

#DADFB0

#F3F5E6

#F7F8ED

Rectangle

#DADFB0

#AFDEB4

#B4AFDE

#DEAFDA

Compound

#DADFB0

#C2DEAF

#B4AFDE

#CCAFDE

Variations

Lighter

#E1E5BF

#E7E9D1

#F0F1E6

Darker

#C1C975

#96A03B

#585E21

Saturation

#CDCEC0

#DADEAF

#E7EF9F

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DADFB0

#E3DAB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DADFB0

#DEDEB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DADFB0

#DDD8DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Timid Absinthe 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

#E3D49F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DADFB0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D9C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#918AC8

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: #DADFB0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DADFB0;

CSS Variable

--color-timid-absinthe: #DADFB0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'timid-absinthe': '#DADFB0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DADFB0] text-[#DADFB0]

SCSS

$timid-absinthe: #DADFB0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DADFB0?

#DADFB0 is Timid Absinthe, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #DADFB0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Timid Absinthe?

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

What colors pair well with Timid Absinthe?

Timid Absinthe 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 Timid Absinthe?

You can download Timid Absinthe 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 Timid Absinthe?

The hex code is #DADFB0. In RGB it's 218, 223, 176, and in HSL it's 66°, 42%, 78%.

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