GREENS

Frosty Margarita

#DAE2B2

RGB 218, 226, 178 · HSL 70°, 45%, 79% · CMYK 4, 0, 21, 11

Frosty Margarita is #DAE2B2 in HEX — rgb(218, 226, 178), hsl(70°, 45%, 79%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 21%, 11%).

Frosty Margarita pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 45%, 79%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DAE2B2

RGB218, 226, 178

HSL70°, 45%, 79%

HSV70°, 21%, 89%

CMYK4, 0, 21, 11

Decimal14344882

CSS RGBrgb(218, 226, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 45%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rockmelon Rind S19F2

ΔE 1.5 · #D5E0B1

PPG

Aloe Vera 1222-3

ΔE 2.5 · #DBE5B9

Valspar

Limish 6006-7B

ΔE 2.7 · #DCE8BA

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 2.9 · #D8DBAC

Benjamin Moore

Warren 527

ΔE 3.1 · #D8DBAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Mist 776

ΔE 3.1 · #E4EAB9

Behr

Sweet Jasmine M330-3

ΔE 3.5 · #DCDCAB

Kilz

Melon Extract LG220-02

ΔE 3.5 · #D9E6BB

Vista Paint

Green of Spring K-364

ΔE 3.6 · #CEDAAC

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Granita SW6715

ΔE 3.7 · #DCE1B8

Dunn-Edwards

Trailing Vine DE5541

ΔE 4.6 · #CFD5A7

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 5.1 · #EBEFBD

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 7.2 · #DBDAB6

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.5 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 11.6 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.1 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#DAE2B2

#B9B1E2

Analogous

#E2D1B1

#DAE2B2

#C1E2B1

Triadic

#DAE2B2

#B1DAE2

#E2B1DA

Split-Complementary

#DAE2B2

#B1C1E2

#D1B1E2

Tetradic

#DAE2B2

#B1E2D1

#B9B1E2

#E2B1C1

Monochromatic

#A2B545

#BFCD7A

#DAE2B2

#F4F7E9

#F6F8ED

Rectangle

#DAE2B2

#B1E2B9

#B9B1E2

#E2B1DA

Compound

#DAE2B2

#C1E2B1

#B9B1E2

#D1B1E2

Variations

Lighter

#E1E7C1

#E7EBD3

#F0F2E6

Darker

#BFCD75

#93A638

#57621F

Saturation

#CED1C2

#DAE2B1

#E3F0A3

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAE2B2

#E5DBB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAE2B2

#E1E1B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAE2B2

#DEDBDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Frosty Margarita 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

#E3D6A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAE2B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0DBC5

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.

#968BCB

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: #DAE2B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAE2B2;

CSS Variable

--color-frosty-margarita: #DAE2B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frosty-margarita': '#DAE2B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAE2B2] text-[#DAE2B2]

SCSS

$frosty-margarita: #DAE2B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAE2B2?

#DAE2B2 is Frosty Margarita, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #DAE2B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frosty Margarita?

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

What colors pair well with Frosty Margarita?

Frosty Margarita 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 Frosty Margarita?

You can download Frosty Margarita 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 Frosty Margarita?

The hex code is #DAE2B2. In RGB it's 218, 226, 178, and in HSL it's 70°, 45%, 79%.

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