GREENS

Touch of Frost

#C5E5DD

RGB 197, 229, 221 · HSL 165°, 38%, 84% · CMYK 14, 0, 3, 10

Touch of Frost is #C5E5DD in HEX — rgb(197, 229, 221), hsl(165°, 38%, 84%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 3%, 10%).

Touch of Frost pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 165°, 38%, 84%. 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#C5E5DD

RGB197, 229, 221

HSL165°, 38%, 84%

HSV165°, 14%, 90%

CMYK14, 0, 3, 10

Decimal12969437

CSS RGBrgb(197, 229, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(165, 38%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

At 666

ΔE 0.4 · #C5E4DC

Valspar

Inspiring Hue 5007-9A

ΔE 0.9 · #C6E4DB

Behr

Misty Isle MQ3-19

ΔE 1.4 · #C2E2DC

Sherwin-Williams

Waterfall SW6750

ΔE 1.5 · #C0E3DA

Dulux

Short Phase Half S27E1H

ΔE 1.9 · #CBE8DE

Vista Paint

Summer's Secret K-262

ΔE 2.2 · #BFE4DA

PPG

Serendipity 1230-2

ΔE 2.3 · #BDE1D8

Kilz

Jade Sea RG160-01

ΔE 2.6 · #C2E1D5

Colorhouse

Water .01 Water-01

ΔE 2.7 · #CFE9E0

Dunn-Edwards

Whisper of Grass DE5701

ΔE 2.8 · #CBEDE5

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 3 · #BBE1D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Eastern Wind 677

ΔE 3.9 · #CEEFEA

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 7.8 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 9.9 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 11.4 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#C5E5DD

#E6C7CE

Analogous

#C7E6CE

#C5E5DD

#C7DEE6

Triadic

#C5E5DD

#DEC7E6

#E6DEC7

Split-Complementary

#C5E5DD

#E6C7DE

#E6CEC7

Tetradic

#C5E5DD

#CEC7E6

#E6C7CE

#DEE6C7

Monochromatic

#5DB6A0

#92CEBF

#C5E5DD

#EDF7F5

Rectangle

#C5E5DD

#C7CEE6

#E6C7CE

#E6DEC7

Compound

#C5E5DD

#C7DEE6

#E6C7CE

#E6CEC7

Variations

Lighter

#D2EBE5

#DFEEEA

#EDF5F3

Darker

#8ACDBC

#45A78E

#276254

Saturation

#D2DBD9

#C7E6DE

#BAF2E4

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5E5DD

#D9DADF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5E5DD

#E0E0DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5E5DD

#C7E3E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Touch of 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

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#D3D8C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5E5DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0DDE5

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#CE9FAA

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: #C5E5DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5E5DD;

CSS Variable

--color-touch-of-frost: #C5E5DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'touch-of-frost': '#C5E5DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5E5DD] text-[#C5E5DD]

SCSS

$touch-of-frost: #C5E5DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5E5DD?

#C5E5DD is Touch of Frost, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C5E5DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Touch of Frost?

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

What colors pair well with Touch of Frost?

Touch of 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 Touch of Frost?

You can download Touch of 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 Touch of Frost?

The hex code is #C5E5DD. In RGB it's 197, 229, 221, and in HSL it's 165°, 38%, 84%.

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