GREENS

Fresh Dew

#DCE3D0

RGB 220, 227, 208 · HSL 82°, 25%, 85% · CMYK 3, 0, 8, 11

Fresh Dew is #DCE3D0 in HEX — rgb(220, 227, 208), hsl(82°, 25%, 85%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 8%, 11%).

Fresh Dew pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 82°, 25%, 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#DCE3D0

RGB220, 227, 208

HSL82°, 25%, 85%

HSV82°, 8%, 89%

CMYK3, 0, 8, 11

Decimal14476240

CSS RGBrgb(220, 227, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(82, 25%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fresh435

ΔE 0.4 · #DDE4D1

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Dulux

Breakaway HalfS20D1H

ΔE 0.4 · #DBE3D0

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PPG

Lime Spritz1121-2

ΔE 0.8 · #DAE1CF

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Vista Paint

Hyde ParkK-911

ΔE 1 · #DFE5D3

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Sherwin-Williams

Gratifying GreenSW6435

ΔE 1.2 · #DAE2CD

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Hallman-Lindsay

Just About Green740

ΔE 1.8 · #E2E7D3

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Behr

FollyMQ3-46

ΔE 1.8 · #DFE2D1

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Valspar

Glowing Green5007-3A

ΔE 2.1 · #DADFCF

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Kilz

Celadon VaseLG190-02

ΔE 2.2 · #DBE1D2

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Dunn-Edwards

Misty HillsideDE5568

ΔE 3.2 · #DCE5CC

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RAL

Grey White9002

ΔE 3.5 · #E7EBDA

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Colorhouse

Bisque .03Bisque-03

ΔE 3.9 · #E4E2D3

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IKEA

IKEA189189

ΔE 4.1 · #DDDFD3

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Dutch Boy

Creamy MintDCP-0755

ΔE 4.6 · #D4E2C8

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Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue252

ΔE 5 · #E5E7DC

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Kobra

White01

ΔE 8 · #EAEAE4

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral 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

#DCE3D0

#D6CFE2

Analogous

#E2E0CF

#DCE3D0

#D2E2CF

Triadic

#DCE3D0

#CFDBE2

#E2CFDB

Split-Complementary

#DCE3D0

#CFD2E2

#E0CFE2

Tetradic

#DCE3D0

#CFE2E0

#D6CFE2

#E2CFD2

Monochromatic

#94A970

#B8C69F

#DCE3D0

#F3F5EF

Rectangle

#DCE3D0

#CFE2D6

#D6CFE2

#E2CFDB

Compound

#DCE3D0

#D2E2CF

#D6CFE2

#E0CFE2

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Fresh Dew run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F1F4EC

Tint #EBEFE5

Tint #E6EBDE

Tint #E1E7D6

Base #DCE3D0

Shade #B0BF95

Shade #849B5D

Shade #52603A

Shade #212617

Variations

Lighter

#E2E8D9

#E9EDE3

#F2F4EF

Darker

#B3C398

#809856

#4B5931

Saturation

#DADCD6

#DBE2CF

#DFF1C1

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCE3D0

#E3DFD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCE3D0

#E2E2D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCE3D0

#DEE0E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fresh Dew 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

#E4D7B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCE3D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2DCDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#B4A7CA

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: #DCE3D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCE3D0;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-dew: #DCE3D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-dew': '#DCE3D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCE3D0] text-[#DCE3D0]

SCSS

$fresh-dew: #DCE3D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCE3D0?

#DCE3D0 is Fresh Dew, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #DCE3D0 warm or cool?

Fresh Dew reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fresh Dew?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Dew?

Fresh Dew 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 Fresh Dew?

You can download Fresh Dew 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 Fresh Dew?

The hex code is #DCE3D0. In RGB it's 220, 227, 208, and in HSL it's 82°, 25%, 85%.

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