GREENS

Up in the Air

#C2D5D8

RGB 194, 213, 216 · HSL 188°, 22%, 80% · CMYK 10, 1, 0, 15

Up in the Air is #C2D5D8 in HEX — rgb(194, 213, 216), hsl(188°, 22%, 80%), cmyk(10%, 1%, 0%, 15%).

Up in the Air pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 22%, 80%. 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#C2D5D8

RGB194, 213, 216

HSL188°, 22%, 80%

HSV188°, 10%, 85%

CMYK10, 1, 0, 15

Decimal12768728

CSS RGBrgb(194, 213, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 22%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Scandinavian Sky 1149-3

ΔE 0.9 · #C2D3D6

Benjamin Moore

Fantasy 716

ΔE 1.1 · #C3D6D7

Dulux

Pure Blue Half S33A1H

ΔE 1.4 · #C2D3D8

Behr

Galactic Tint N510-2

ΔE 1.4 · #C2D2D6

Sherwin-Williams

Little Boy Blu SW9054

ΔE 1.4 · #C7D8DB

Vista Paint

Sierra Spring K-166

ΔE 2.1 · #C9DADE

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Cotton 629

ΔE 2.1 · #C7D4D7

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 2.2 · #BBD0D2

Kilz

Baby Blanket RF240-01

ΔE 2.2 · #BDD3D3

Dunn-Edwards

Shark DE5771

ΔE 2.6 · #CADCDE

Valspar

Lament Blue 5001-5A

ΔE 2.7 · #CADCE0

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 4.4 · #BFDAD7

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 5.6 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 6.4 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.7 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.8 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#C2D5D8

#D7C4C1

Analogous

#C1D7CF

#C2D5D8

#C1C9D7

Triadic

#C2D5D8

#D7C1D4

#D4D7C1

Split-Complementary

#C2D5D8

#D7C1C9

#D7CFC1

Tetradic

#C2D5D8

#CFC1D7

#D7C4C1

#C9D7C1

Monochromatic

#63949C

#92B4B9

#C2D5D8

#EFF4F5

Rectangle

#C2D5D8

#C4C1D7

#D7C4C1

#D4D7C1

Compound

#C2D5D8

#C1C9D7

#D7C4C1

#D7CFC1

Variations

Lighter

#CDDDDF

#DBE5E6

#EAEFF0

Darker

#8EB3B8

#55848B

#314D52

Saturation

#C9CECF

#C1D4D7

#ADE3EB

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2D5D8

#CDCFD9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2D5D8

#D2D2D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2D5D8

#C2D5D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Up in the Air 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

#D1CCBD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2D5D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#BED1E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C29E99

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 · 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 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: #C2D5D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2D5D8;

CSS Variable

--color-up-in-the-air: #C2D5D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'up-in-the-air': '#C2D5D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2D5D8] text-[#C2D5D8]

SCSS

$up-in-the-air: #C2D5D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2D5D8?

#C2D5D8 is Up in the Air, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C2D5D8 warm or cool?

Up in the Air reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Up in the Air?

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

What colors pair well with Up in the Air?

Up in the Air 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 Up in the Air?

You can download Up in the Air 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 Up in the Air?

The hex code is #C2D5D8. In RGB it's 194, 213, 216, and in HSL it's 188°, 22%, 80%.

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