GREENS

Jack Frost

#C1E7E5

RGB 193, 231, 229 · HSL 177°, 44%, 83% · CMYK 16, 0, 1, 9

Jack Frost is #C1E7E5 in HEX — rgb(193, 231, 229), hsl(177°, 44%, 83%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 1%, 9%).

Jack Frost pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 44%, 83%. 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#C1E7E5

RGB193, 231, 229

HSL177°, 44%, 83%

HSV177°, 16%, 91%

CMYK16, 0, 1, 9

Decimal12707813

CSS RGBrgb(193, 231, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 44%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Jack729

ΔE 0.4 · #C2E8E6

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Dulux

Sea Foam HalfS28F1H

ΔE 0.9 · #C4E8E5

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Vista Paint

Swim TeamK-206

ΔE 1.2 · #BFE5E5

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Sherwin-Williams

SwimmingSW6764

ΔE 1.6 · #C2E5E5

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PPG

Pale Seafoam1233-3

ΔE 1.8 · #C3E7E8

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Dunn-Edwards

Tropical WaterfallDE5722

ΔE 1.9 · #BEE7E2

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Valspar

Mystic Sea5007-7A

ΔE 2 · #C1E4DF

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Hallman-Lindsay

Luxor Blue678

ΔE 2.3 · #BDE9E5

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Behr

Cloudy SkyS470-1

ΔE 2.3 · #C4ECE7

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Colorhouse

Dream .02Dream-02

ΔE 2.4 · #BDE1DD

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Kilz

Vintage AquaRG180-02

ΔE 3.3 · #B7DFDB

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IKEA

IKEA04848

ΔE 4.5 · #C2E4EA

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Dutch Boy

Mellow BlueDCP-0468

ΔE 9.5 · #DDE8E2

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Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light235

ΔE 11.1 · #D5DBDB

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RAL

Light Grey7035

ΔE 13.4 · #D7D7D7

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Kobra

White01

ΔE 13.6 · #EAEAE4

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#C1E7E5

#E7C1C2

Analogous

#C1E7D2

#C1E7E5

#C1D6E7

Triadic

#C1E7E5

#E5C1E7

#E7E5C1

Split-Complementary

#C1E7E5

#E7C1D6

#E7D2C1

Tetradic

#C1E7E5

#D2C1E7

#E7C1C2

#D6E7C1

Monochromatic

#52BCB7

#89D1CE

#C1E7E5

#EDF8F7

Rectangle

#C1E7E5

#C1C2E7

#E7C1C2

#E7E5C1

Compound

#C1E7E5

#C1D6E7

#E7C1C2

#E7D2C1

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Jack Frost 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 #E9F6F6

Tint #DFF3F2

Tint #D5EFED

Tint #CBEBE9

Base #C1E7E5

Shade #7FCDC9

Shade #44AEA9

Shade #2A6D6A

Shade #112C2B

Variations

Lighter

#CDECEA

#DBEFEE

#EBF5F4

Darker

#82D1CD

#3CADA7

#216663

Saturation

#CED9D9

#C1E7E5

#B4F3F0

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1E7E5

#D8DBE7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1E7E5

#E1E1E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1E7E5

#C2E6E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Jack Frost 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

#D0DAC7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1E7E5

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDDFEB

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.

#D0989B

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: #C1E7E5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1E7E5;

CSS Variable

--color-jack-frost: #C1E7E5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jack-frost': '#C1E7E5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1E7E5] text-[#C1E7E5]

SCSS

$jack-frost: #C1E7E5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1E7E5?

#C1E7E5 is Jack Frost, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C1E7E5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jack Frost?

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

What colors pair well with Jack Frost?

Jack Frost 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 Jack Frost?

You can download Jack Frost 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 Jack Frost?

The hex code is #C1E7E5. In RGB it's 193, 231, 229, and in HSL it's 177°, 44%, 83%.

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