GREENS

Permafrost

#DCF8F6

RGB 220, 248, 246 · HSL 176°, 67%, 92% · CMYK 11, 0, 1, 3

Permafrost is #DCF8F6 in HEX — rgb(220, 248, 246), hsl(176°, 67%, 92%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 1%, 3%).

Permafrost pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 176°, 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#DCF8F6

RGB220, 248, 246

HSL176°, 67%, 92%

HSV176°, 11%, 97%

CMYK11, 0, 1, 3

Decimal14481654

CSS RGBrgb(220, 248, 246)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 67%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Permafrost S490-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Air of Mint DE5721

ΔE 2.3 · #D8F2EE

Valspar

Icy Blue 5004-9A

ΔE 2.3 · #DAF2EF

Benjamin Moore

Barely 2048-70

ΔE 2.4 · #D4F2EF

Dulux

Dr. Joski SP2B9

ΔE 2.9 · #D7F0F0

Vista Paint

Tender Touch K-239

ΔE 3.8 · #D1EFEA

Kilz

Dreamy Heaven RF210-01

ΔE 4.2 · #DCEFF0

Hallman-Lindsay

Eastern Wind 677

ΔE 4.3 · #CEEFEA

PPG

Seaspray 1233-2

ΔE 4.5 · #D2EBEA

Sherwin-Williams

Embellished Blue SW6749

ΔE 6.1 · #D7EBE2

Colorhouse

Bisque .04 Bisque-04

ΔE 6.3 · #E0EDE6

IKEA

IKEA020 20

ΔE 7.4 · #ECF4EC

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 7.5 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 7.8 · #E8EEEA

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 9.7 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

89/100

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

#DCF8F6

#F8DDDF

Analogous

#DDF8E9

#DCF8F6

#DDECF8

Triadic

#DCF8F6

#F6DDF8

#F8F6DD

Split-Complementary

#DCF8F6

#F8DDEC

#F8E9DD

Tetradic

#DCF8F6

#E9DDF8

#F8DDDF

#ECF8DD

Monochromatic

#5DDFD6

#9DECE6

#DCF8F6

#EAFBFA

Rectangle

#DCF8F6

#DDDFF8

#F8DDDF

#F8F6DD

Compound

#DCF8F6

#DDECF8

#F8DDDF

#F8E9DD

Variations

Lighter

#E4FAF8

#ECFAF9

#F5FBFB

Darker

#8CEBE5

#24DED1

#11857D

Saturation

#E6EFEE

#DDF8F6

#DAFCF9

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

1.12:1

Fail

vs Black

18.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCF8F6

#EDEFF8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCF8F6

#F4F4F6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCF8F6

#DDF7F6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Permafrost 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

#E4E7D4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCF8F6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2ECF8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#E49BA0

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: #DCF8F6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCF8F6;

CSS Variable

--color-permafrost: #DCF8F6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'permafrost': '#DCF8F6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCF8F6] text-[#DCF8F6]

SCSS

$permafrost: #DCF8F6;

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#D3F1EE · ΔE 2.8

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#D3F0F0 · ΔE 3.0

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#D8F3EC · ΔE 3.2

Light Mint

#D5F4ED · ΔE 3.3

Irish Mint

#DEF4ED · ΔE 3.4

Soft Green

#D4F4ED · ΔE 3.5

Icing on the Cake

#DCF0ED · ΔE 3.5

Frosty Mint

#D7F4EC · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCF8F6?

#DCF8F6 is Permafrost, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #DCF8F6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Permafrost?

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

What colors pair well with Permafrost?

Permafrost 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 Permafrost?

You can download Permafrost 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 Permafrost?

The hex code is #DCF8F6. In RGB it's 220, 248, 246, and in HSL it's 176°, 67%, 92%.

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