GREENS

Aqua Breeze

#DBF8EA

RGB 219, 248, 234 · HSL 151°, 67%, 92% · CMYK 12, 0, 6, 3

Aqua Breeze is #DBF8EA in HEX — rgb(219, 248, 234), hsl(151°, 67%, 92%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 6%, 3%).

Aqua Breeze pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 151°, 67%, 92%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DBF8EA

RGB219, 248, 234

HSL151°, 67%, 92%

HSV151°, 12%, 97%

CMYK12, 0, 6, 3

Decimal14416106

CSS RGBrgb(219, 248, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(151, 67%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aqua Breeze 500E-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fresh 2037-70

ΔE 1.2 · #DDF7EA

Dulux

Spatial Spirit Quarter S25H1Q

ΔE 2.1 · #DCF4E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Teal Treat 712

ΔE 2.3 · #D9F2E3

Vista Paint

Teal Treat C-711

ΔE 2.7 · #DAF2E2

Dunn-Edwards

Minty Fresh DE5687

ΔE 2.9 · #D2F2E7

Colorhouse

Air .05 Air-05

ΔE 3.4 · #E7FCED

Valspar

Mint Hint 6004-9A

ΔE 4 · #DFF2E1

PPG

Wintergreen 1229-1

ΔE 4.3 · #D4EDE3

Sherwin-Williams

Embellished Blue SW6749

ΔE 5.5 · #D7EBE2

Kilz

Creamy Mint RG190-01

ΔE 6.9 · #D7E7DC

IKEA

IKEA131 131

ΔE 7.4 · #E3ECDE

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 8.6 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 9.3 · #E7EBDA

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 9.7 · #E8EEEA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#DBF8EA

#F8DDEA

Analogous

#DDF8DD

#DBF8EA

#DDF8F8

Triadic

#DBF8EA

#EBDDF8

#F8EBDD

Split-Complementary

#DBF8EA

#F8DDF8

#F8DDDD

Tetradic

#DBF8EA

#DDDDF8

#F8DDEA

#F8F8DD

Monochromatic

#5DDFA0

#9DECC6

#DBF8EA

#EAFBF3

Rectangle

#DBF8EA

#DDEAF8

#F8DDEA

#F8EBDD

Compound

#DBF8EA

#DDF8F8

#F8DDEA

#F8DDDD

Variations

Lighter

#E4FAEF

#ECFAF3

#F5FBF8

Darker

#8CEBBD

#24DE84

#11854D

Saturation

#E6EFEB

#DDF8EB

#DAFCEB

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

1.13:1

Fail

vs Black

18.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBF8EA

#EEEDEC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBF8EA

#F3F3EC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBF8EA

#DDF5F6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Breeze 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

#E4E7CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBF8EA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1ECEF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEB

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.

#E49BBE

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: #DBF8EA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBF8EA;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-breeze: #DBF8EA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-breeze': '#DBF8EA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBF8EA] text-[#DBF8EA]

SCSS

$aqua-breeze: #DBF8EA;

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#DCF6E9 · ΔE 1.2

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#D8F6EC · ΔE 2.2

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#D8F5EC · ΔE 2.7

Light Touch

#D3F4EB · ΔE 3.2

Cool Mint

#D7EFE2 · ΔE 3.3

Frosty Mint

#D7F4EC · ΔE 3.3

Crème de Mint

#E2F5E9 · ΔE 3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBF8EA?

#DBF8EA is Aqua Breeze, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #DBF8EA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Breeze?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Breeze?

Aqua Breeze 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 Aqua Breeze?

You can download Aqua Breeze 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 Aqua Breeze?

The hex code is #DBF8EA. In RGB it's 219, 248, 234, and in HSL it's 151°, 67%, 92%.

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