GREENS

Misty Isle

#C2E2DC

RGB 194, 226, 220 · HSL 169°, 36%, 82% · CMYK 14, 0, 3, 11

Misty Isle is #C2E2DC in HEX — rgb(194, 226, 220), hsl(169°, 36%, 82%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 3%, 11%).

Misty Isle pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 169°, 36%, 82%. 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#C2E2DC

RGB194, 226, 220

HSL169°, 36%, 82%

HSV169°, 14%, 89%

CMYK14, 0, 3, 11

Decimal12772060

CSS RGBrgb(194, 226, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(169, 36%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Misty Isle MQ3-19

Exact match

Valspar

Mystic Sea 5007-7A

ΔE 1.2 · #C1E4DF

Benjamin Moore

At 666

ΔE 1.3 · #C5E4DC

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 1.7 · #BDE1DD

Sherwin-Williams

Waterfall SW6750

ΔE 1.9 · #C0E3DA

PPG

Swan Lake 1231-2

ΔE 2 · #C5E5E2

Dulux

Supernova S28D1

ΔE 2.1 · #BDDCD7

Vista Paint

Nature's Theme K-229

ΔE 2.3 · #BADFDB

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 3.1 · #BBE1D7

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Waterfall DE5722

ΔE 3.2 · #BEE7E2

Kilz

Vintage Aqua RG180-02

ΔE 3.2 · #B7DFDB

Hallman-Lindsay

Lickety Split 699

ΔE 4.1 · #C2D9D1

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 8.1 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 9.4 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 11.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#C2E2DC

#E2C1C7

Analogous

#C1E2CB

#C2E2DC

#C1D7E2

Triadic

#C2E2DC

#DCC1E2

#E2DCC1

Split-Complementary

#C2E2DC

#E2C1D7

#E2CBC1

Tetradic

#C2E2DC

#CBC1E2

#E2C1C7

#D7E2C1

Monochromatic

#59B1A1

#8DC9BE

#C2E2DC

#EEF7F5

Rectangle

#C2E2DC

#C1C7E2

#E2C1C7

#E2DCC1

Compound

#C2E2DC

#C1D7E2

#E2C1C7

#E2CBC1

Variations

Lighter

#CDE7E3

#DBECE9

#EBF3F1

Darker

#86C8BC

#45A190

#275F54

Saturation

#CCD6D4

#C1E2DC

#B2F0E5

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2E2DC

#D6D7DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2E2DC

#DDDDDD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2E2DC

#C4E0E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Misty Isle 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

#D1D6C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2E2DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEDBE4

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C99AA3

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: #C2E2DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2E2DC;

CSS Variable

--color-misty-isle: #C2E2DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'misty-isle': '#C2E2DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2E2DC] text-[#C2E2DC]

SCSS

$misty-isle: #C2E2DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2E2DC?

#C2E2DC is Misty Isle, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C2E2DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Misty Isle?

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

What colors pair well with Misty Isle?

Misty Isle 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 Misty Isle?

You can download Misty Isle 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 Misty Isle?

The hex code is #C2E2DC. In RGB it's 194, 226, 220, and in HSL it's 169°, 36%, 82%.

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