GREENS

Chilled Cucumber

#C9DEB1

RGB 201, 222, 177 · HSL 88°, 41%, 78% · CMYK 9, 0, 20, 13

Chilled Cucumber is #C9DEB1 in HEX — rgb(201, 222, 177), hsl(88°, 41%, 78%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 20%, 13%).

Chilled Cucumber pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 88°, 41%, 78%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#C9DEB1

RGB201, 222, 177

HSL88°, 41%, 78%

HSV88°, 20%, 87%

CMYK9, 0, 20, 13

Decimal13229745

CSS RGBrgb(201, 222, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(88, 41%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chilled Cucumber BIC-13

Exact match

Dulux

White Vienna S21F2

ΔE 2.2 · #C6DCB3

Valspar

Limonata 6002-5B

ΔE 2.7 · #CFDEAE

Dunn-Edwards

Jade Bracelet DE5583

ΔE 2.8 · #C2D7AD

Benjamin Moore

Veranda 541

ΔE 3.2 · #D0DFB6

Vista Paint

Green of Spring K-364

ΔE 3.5 · #CEDAAC

PPG

Bleached Spruce 1223-4

ΔE 4.6 · #BAD7AE

Kilz

Melon Extract LG220-02

ΔE 4.7 · #D9E6BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Flower 763

ΔE 4.8 · #BDDFB2

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 5.2 · #C1D0A6

Sherwin-Williams

Romaine SW6730

ΔE 5.7 · #C0D2AD

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 6.9 · #D8DBAC

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 9.5 · #DBDAB6

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 10.6 · #D4E2C8

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 10.8 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C9DEB1

#C5B0DE

Analogous

#DEDCB0

#C9DEB1

#B1DEB0

Triadic

#C9DEB1

#B0C8DE

#DEB0C8

Split-Complementary

#C9DEB1

#B0B1DE

#DCB0DE

Tetradic

#C9DEB1

#B0DEDC

#C5B0DE

#DEB0B1

Monochromatic

#7EAD48

#A3C77A

#C9DEB1

#EEF4E6

#F3F7ED

Rectangle

#C9DEB1

#B0DEC5

#C5B0DE

#DEB0C8

Compound

#C9DEB1

#B1DEB0

#C5B0DE

#DCB0DE

Variations

Lighter

#D3E5C0

#DEE9D2

#ECF1E6

Darker

#A2C876

#719F3C

#425E22

Saturation

#C7CEC0

#C8DEB0

#CAEE9F

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9DEB1

#DBD3B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9DEB1

#DBDBB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9DEB1

#CDD7DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chilled Cucumber 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

#D6D3A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9DEB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3D8C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#A78BC7

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: #C9DEB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9DEB1;

CSS Variable

--color-chilled-cucumber: #C9DEB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chilled-cucumber': '#C9DEB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9DEB1] text-[#C9DEB1]

SCSS

$chilled-cucumber: #C9DEB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9DEB1?

#C9DEB1 is Chilled Cucumber, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #C9DEB1 warm or cool?

Chilled Cucumber reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chilled Cucumber?

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

What colors pair well with Chilled Cucumber?

Chilled Cucumber 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 Chilled Cucumber?

You can download Chilled Cucumber 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 Chilled Cucumber?

The hex code is #C9DEB1. In RGB it's 201, 222, 177, and in HSL it's 88°, 41%, 78%.

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