GREENS

New Day

#DBF5E3

RGB 219, 245, 227 · HSL 138°, 57%, 91% · CMYK 11, 0, 7, 4

New Day is #DBF5E3 in HEX — rgb(219, 245, 227), hsl(138°, 57%, 91%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 7%, 4%).

New Day pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 138°, 57%, 91%. 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#DBF5E3

RGB219, 245, 227

HSL138°, 57%, 91%

HSV138°, 11%, 96%

CMYK11, 0, 7, 4

Decimal14415331

CSS RGBrgb(219, 245, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(138, 57%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

New Day S420-1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Teal Treat C-711

ΔE 1.5 · #DAF2E2

Dulux

Spatial Spirit Quarter S25H1Q

ΔE 1.7 · #DCF4E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Teal Treat 712

ΔE 1.8 · #D9F2E3

Dunn-Edwards

Aloe Mist DE5666

ΔE 2.2 · #DCF2E3

Valspar

Mint Hint 6004-9A

ΔE 2.5 · #DFF2E1

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2037-70

ΔE 2.7 · #DDF7EA

PPG

Dewmist Delight 1225-2

ΔE 3.4 · #DCEEDB

Colorhouse

Air .05 Air-05

ΔE 3.7 · #E7FCED

Sherwin-Williams

Embellished Blue SW6749

ΔE 5.9 · #D7EBE2

Kilz

Julep RG170-01

ΔE 6.1 · #CCE4D6

IKEA

IKEA131 131

ΔE 6.6 · #E3ECDE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 8 · #E7EBDA

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 8.4 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 9.7 · #E5E7DC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

#DBF5E3

#F5DBED

Analogous

#E0F5DB

#DBF5E3

#DBF5F0

Triadic

#DBF5E3

#E3DBF5

#F5E3DB

Split-Complementary

#DBF5E3

#F0DBF5

#F5DBE0

Tetradic

#DBF5E3

#DBE0F5

#F5DBED

#F5F0DB

Monochromatic

#63D485

#9FE5B4

#DBF5E3

#EBFAEF

Rectangle

#DBF5E3

#DBEDF5

#F5DBED

#F5E3DB

Compound

#DBF5E3

#DBF5F0

#F5DBED

#F5DBE0

Variations

Lighter

#E2F7E8

#EBF8EF

#F4FAF6

Darker

#90E3A9

#30CF60

#1A7B37

Saturation

#E4ECE6

#DBF5E3

#D6FAE1

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

1.15:1

Fail

vs Black

18.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBF5E3

#EDEBE5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBF5E3

#F1F1E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBF5E3

#DDF2F3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

New Day 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

#E4E4C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBF5E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1E9EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEA

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.

#DEA0CC

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: #DBF5E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBF5E3;

CSS Variable

--color-new-day: #DBF5E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-day': '#DBF5E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBF5E3] text-[#DBF5E3]

SCSS

$new-day: #DBF5E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBF5E3?

#DBF5E3 is New Day, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #DBF5E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Day?

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

What colors pair well with New Day?

New Day 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 New Day?

You can download New Day 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 New Day?

The hex code is #DBF5E3. In RGB it's 219, 245, 227, and in HSL it's 138°, 57%, 91%.

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