GREENS

Calming Green

#8AD7C5

RGB 138, 215, 197 · HSL 166°, 49%, 69% · CMYK 36, 0, 8, 16

Calming Green is #8AD7C5 in HEX — rgb(138, 215, 197), hsl(166°, 49%, 69%), cmyk(36%, 0%, 8%, 16%).

Calming Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 166°, 49%, 69%. 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#8AD7C5

RGB138, 215, 197

HSL166°, 49%, 69%

HSV166°, 36%, 84%

CMYK36, 0, 8, 16

Decimal9099205

CSS RGBrgb(138, 215, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(166, 49%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Calming605

ΔE 0.4 · #8BD8C6

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Dulux

Green DazeS27F3

ΔE 2.5 · #8BD3C4

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Vista Paint

Irish IsleK-268

ΔE 2.6 · #87DBC7

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Sherwin-Williams

Tantalizing TealSW6937

ΔE 3.2 · #87DCCE

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Behr

Pageant GreenMQ4-17

ΔE 3.5 · #96D8C3

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Hallman-Lindsay

Island Breeze693

ΔE 4 · #8ADACF

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Dunn-Edwards

SeafoamDE5695

ΔE 4.2 · #87E0CF

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PPG

Almost Aqua1229-3

ΔE 4.4 · #98DDC5

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Valspar

Mermaid's Song6001-9C

ΔE 4.4 · #99E1D1

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Kilz

Miss GolightlyRG150-02

ΔE 4.4 · #83D4CA

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IKEA

IKEA165165

ΔE 6.1 · #91D0C5

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RAL

Light Green6027

ΔE 10.5 · #84C3BE

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Colorhouse

Sprout .01Sprout-01

ΔE 11.7 · #ADE8E2

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Farrow & Ball

Arsenic214

ΔE 14.1 · #84B59C

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Kobra

Green32

ΔE 15.1 · #75C89E

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Dutch Boy

Fair MaidenDCP-0456

ΔE 20.8 · #B3C3B9

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

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

#8AD7C5

#D7899B

Analogous

#89D79E

#8AD7C5

#89C2D7

Triadic

#8AD7C5

#C589D7

#D7C589

Split-Complementary

#8AD7C5

#D789C2

#D79E89

Tetradic

#8AD7C5

#9E89D7

#D7899B

#C2D789

Monochromatic

#33947D

#50C3A8

#8AD7C5

#C2EAE1

#ECF8F6

Rectangle

#8AD7C5

#899BD7

#D7899B

#D7C589

Compound

#8AD7C5

#89C2D7

#D7899B

#D79E89

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Calming Green 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 #E8F7F4

Tint #D0EFE8

Tint #B9E7DC

Tint #A1DFD0

Base #8AD7C5

Shade #53C4AA

Shade #359A82

Shade #226454

Shade #102E27

Variations

Lighter

#A1DFD0

#BCE3DA

#DAEDE8

Darker

#52C8AC

#2D957D

#195849

Saturation

#A4BCB6

#89D7C5

#75EBCF

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8AD7C5

#BEBFC7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8AD7C5

#CDCDC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8AD7C5

#8FD3D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Calming Green 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

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How it looks under different light

#A7CEAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8AD7C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#94D3D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#C16A7E

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #8AD7C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #8AD7C5;

CSS Variable

--color-calming-green: #8AD7C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calming-green': '#8AD7C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8AD7C5] text-[#8AD7C5]

SCSS

$calming-green: #8AD7C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8AD7C5?

#8AD7C5 is Calming Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #8AD7C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calming Green?

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

What colors pair well with Calming Green?

Calming Green 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 Calming Green?

You can download Calming Green 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 Calming Green?

The hex code is #8AD7C5. In RGB it's 138, 215, 197, and in HSL it's 166°, 49%, 69%.

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