GREENS

Pale Oak Grove

#DCE0CF

RGB 220, 224, 207 · HSL 74°, 22%, 85% · CMYK 2, 0, 8, 12

Pale Oak Grove is #DCE0CF in HEX — rgb(220, 224, 207), hsl(74°, 22%, 85%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 8%, 12%).

Pale Oak Grove pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 74°, 22%, 85%. 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#DCE0CF

RGB220, 224, 207

HSL74°, 22%, 85%

HSV74°, 8%, 88%

CMYK2, 0, 8, 12

Decimal14475471

CSS RGBrgb(220, 224, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(74, 22%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mystical Mist K-902

ΔE 0.6 · #DBE0CE

Dulux

Green Frost Half S20C1H

ΔE 0.7 · #DCDFCD

Valspar

Glowing Green 5007-3A

ΔE 0.7 · #DADFCF

Behr

Folly MQ3-46

ΔE 0.9 · #DFE2D1

Benjamin Moore

Sweet CSP-785

ΔE 1 · #DCE0CD

PPG

Liberated Lime 1127-2

ΔE 1.2 · #D8DDCC

Kilz

Celadon Vase LG190-02

ΔE 1.3 · #DBE1D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Grassy Glade 433

ΔE 1.6 · #D8DDCA

Sherwin-Williams

Sagey SW6175

ΔE 1.8 · #E2E2D1

Dunn-Edwards

Garden Pebble DE6247

ΔE 2.5 · #E4E4D5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 2.6 · #D9D9C8

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 2.7 · #DDDFD3

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 3.8 · #D9DCD2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.9 · #E7EBDA

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 4.9 · #DDDDD5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.2 · #EAEAE4

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

#DCE0CF

#D4D0E1

Analogous

#E1DDD0

#DCE0CF

#D5E1D0

Triadic

#DCE0CF

#D0DDE1

#E1D0DD

Split-Complementary

#DCE0CF

#D0D5E1

#DDD0E1

Tetradic

#DCE0CF

#D0E1DD

#D4D0E1

#E1D0D5

Monochromatic

#9AA573

#BBC3A2

#DCE0CF

#F4F5EF

Rectangle

#DCE0CF

#D0E1D4

#D4D0E1

#E1D0DD

Compound

#DCE0CF

#D5E1D0

#D4D0E1

#DDD0E1

Variations

Lighter

#E4E7DA

#EAECE4

#F3F4F0

Darker

#B7C09B

#87945A

#4F5734

Saturation

#DADBD6

#DDE1D0

#E5F0C1

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

15.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCE0CF

#E1DDD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCE0CF

#DFDFD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCE0CF

#DDDDDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pale Oak Grove 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

#E4D5B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCE0CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2DADB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#AFA7CA

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: #DCE0CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCE0CF;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-oak-grove: #DCE0CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-oak-grove': '#DCE0CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCE0CF] text-[#DCE0CF]

SCSS

$pale-oak-grove: #DCE0CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCE0CF?

#DCE0CF is Pale Oak Grove, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #DCE0CF warm or cool?

Pale Oak Grove reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pale Oak Grove?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Oak Grove?

Pale Oak Grove 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 Pale Oak Grove?

You can download Pale Oak Grove 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 Pale Oak Grove?

The hex code is #DCE0CF. In RGB it's 220, 224, 207, and in HSL it's 74°, 22%, 85%.

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