TEALS
Breath of Fresh Air
#C9DDE5
Breath of Fresh Air pulls into the soft end of the teals spectrum — HSL 197°, 35%, 84%. Its balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Reads best alongside white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Breath of Fresh Air 806
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C9DDE5?
#C9DDE5 is Breath of Fresh Air, a light teal with a cool undertone.
Is #C9DDE5 warm or cool?
Breath of Fresh Air reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Breath of Fresh Air?
Breath of Fresh Air works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Breath of Fresh Air?
Breath of Fresh Air pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Breath of Fresh Air?
You can download Breath of Fresh 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 RGB value of #C9DDE5?
#C9DDE5 converts to RGB 201, 221, 229.