GREENS

Streetwise

#DCF1E9

RGB 220, 241, 233 · HSL 157°, 43%, 90% · CMYK 9, 0, 3, 5

Streetwise is #DCF1E9 in HEX — rgb(220, 241, 233), hsl(157°, 43%, 90%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 3%, 5%).

Streetwise pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 157°, 43%, 90%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#DCF1E9

RGB220, 241, 233

HSL157°, 43%, 90%

HSV157°, 9%, 95%

CMYK9, 0, 3, 5

Decimal14479849

CSS RGBrgb(220, 241, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(157, 43%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Streetwise N440-1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Paradise City C-690

ΔE 0.7 · #DDF0E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Paradise 691

ΔE 0.9 · #DEF1EA

Dulux

Short Phase Quarter S27E1Q

ΔE 1.2 · #D8EEE6

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2040-70

ΔE 1.4 · #DAEEE8

Sherwin-Williams

Embellished Blue SW6749

ΔE 2.1 · #D7EBE2

Valspar

Neon Mint 7005-3

ΔE 2.1 · #DEEEE4

PPG

Cascade 1232-2

ΔE 2.2 · #D4EDE6

Dunn-Edwards

Frosty Mint DE5700

ΔE 2.4 · #E2F7F1

Colorhouse

Bisque .04 Bisque-04

ΔE 2.9 · #E0EDE6

Kilz

Creamy Mint RG190-01

ΔE 4 · #D7E7DC

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 4.3 · #DDE8E2

IKEA

IKEA020 20

ΔE 4.9 · #ECF4EC

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 5.7 · #E8EEEA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 7.6 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

#DCF1E9

#F0DBE3

Analogous

#DBF0DD

#DCF1E9

#DBEEF0

Triadic

#DCF1E9

#E8DBF0

#F0E8DB

Split-Complementary

#DCF1E9

#F0DBEE

#F0DDDB

Tetradic

#DCF1E9

#DDDBF0

#F0DBE3

#EEF0DB

Monochromatic

#6DC5A3

#A4DBC6

#DCF1E9

#EDF8F4

Rectangle

#DCF1E9

#DBE3F0

#F0DBE3

#F0E8DB

Compound

#DCF1E9

#DBEEF0

#F0DBE3

#F0DDDB

Variations

Lighter

#E2F3ED

#EAF5F1

#F3F9F7

Darker

#97D8BF

#43BA8C

#256E52

Saturation

#E2E9E6

#DBF0E8

#D3F8EA

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCF1E9

#EAE9EB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCF1E9

#EEEEEA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCF1E9

#DDEFEF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Streetwise 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

#E4E1CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCF1E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2E6EE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#D7A8BA

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: #DCF1E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCF1E9;

CSS Variable

--color-streetwise: #DCF1E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'streetwise': '#DCF1E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCF1E9] text-[#DCF1E9]

SCSS

$streetwise: #DCF1E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCF1E9?

#DCF1E9 is Streetwise, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #DCF1E9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Streetwise?

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

What colors pair well with Streetwise?

Streetwise 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 Streetwise?

You can download Streetwise 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 Streetwise?

The hex code is #DCF1E9. In RGB it's 220, 241, 233, and in HSL it's 157°, 43%, 90%.

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