GREENS

Lookout

#DBE4E3

RGB 219, 228, 227 · HSL 173°, 14%, 88% · CMYK 4, 0, 0, 11

Lookout is #DBE4E3 in HEX — rgb(219, 228, 227), hsl(173°, 14%, 88%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 11%).

Lookout pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 173°, 14%, 88%. 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#DBE4E3

RGB219, 228, 227

HSL173°, 14%, 88%

HSV173°, 4%, 89%

CMYK4, 0, 0, 11

Decimal14410979

CSS RGBrgb(219, 228, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(173, 14%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lookout 1646

Exact match

Valspar

Subtle Canopy 7004-8

ΔE 0.6 · #DAE3E1

PPG

Dewdrop 1038-2

ΔE 0.7 · #DDE4E3

Vista Paint

Divine Inspiration C-648

ΔE 0.8 · #D9E3E1

Dulux

Antarctica Lake Quarter S28A1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #DAE5E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Divine Inspiration 649

ΔE 0.9 · #D8E2E1

Behr

Subtle Touch 790E-1

ΔE 0.9 · #DEE5E4

Sherwin-Williams

Topsail SW6217

ΔE 0.9 · #DAE2E0

Dunn-Edwards

White Lake DE6323

ΔE 2 · #E2E7E7

Kilz

Oakleaf Hydrangea RJ140

ΔE 2 · #DFE3E0

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 2.2 · #DAE2DD

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 2.7 · #E1E4E6

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 2.9 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 3.2 · #D5DBDB

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.9 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.1 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

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

#DBE4E3

#E5DCDD

Analogous

#DCE5DF

#DBE4E3

#DCE1E5

Triadic

#DBE4E3

#E4DCE5

#E5E4DC

Split-Complementary

#DBE4E3

#E5DCE1

#E5DFDC

Tetradic

#DBE4E3

#DFDCE5

#E5DCDD

#E1E5DC

Monochromatic

#85A39F

#B1C4C2

#DBE4E3

#F0F4F4

Rectangle

#DBE4E3

#DCDDE5

#E5DCDD

#E5E4DC

Compound

#DBE4E3

#DCE1E5

#E5DCDD

#E5DFDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3EAE9

#EAEFEE

#F3F5F5

Darker

#A8BFBC

#688E8A

#3C5351

Saturation

#DFE2E1

#DCE5E4

#CFF2EE

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBE4E3

#E0E1E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBE4E3

#E3E3E3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBE4E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lookout 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

#E4D8C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBE4E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1DDEA

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.

#CFAFB2

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: #DBE4E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBE4E3;

CSS Variable

--color-lookout: #DBE4E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lookout': '#DBE4E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBE4E3] text-[#DBE4E3]

SCSS

$lookout: #DBE4E3;

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Whispering Spring

#DCE7E6 · ΔE 1.1

In Your Eyes

#DAE5E2 · ΔE 1.3

Iceberg

#D6E0E0 · ΔE 1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBE4E3?

#DBE4E3 is Lookout, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #DBE4E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lookout?

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

What colors pair well with Lookout?

Lookout 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 Lookout?

You can download Lookout 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 Lookout?

The hex code is #DBE4E3. In RGB it's 219, 228, 227, and in HSL it's 173°, 14%, 88%.

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