GREENS

Glacier

#C9DFE3

RGB 201, 223, 227 · HSL 189°, 32%, 84% · CMYK 11, 2, 0, 11

Glacier is #C9DFE3 in HEX — rgb(201, 223, 227), hsl(189°, 32%, 84%), cmyk(11%, 2%, 0%, 11%).

Glacier pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 32%, 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#C9DFE3

RGB201, 223, 227

HSL189°, 32%, 84%

HSV189°, 11%, 89%

CMYK11, 2, 0, 11

Decimal13230051

CSS RGBrgb(201, 223, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 32%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Glacier 1653

Exact match

Dulux

Salt Spray Quarter S33B1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #CBDFE3

PPG

Embellishment 1151-2

ΔE 1 · #CBDEE2

Sherwin-Williams

Byte Blue SW6498

ΔE 1.2 · #C5DCE0

Kilz

Blue Lustre RE180-02

ΔE 1.5 · #CCDEE3

Valspar

Lament Blue 5001-5A

ΔE 1.6 · #CADCE0

Dunn-Edwards

Shark DE5771

ΔE 1.9 · #CADCDE

Vista Paint

Sea Foam Mist C-641

ΔE 2.1 · #CCDCE0

Hallman-Lindsay

Sea Foam Mist 642

ΔE 2.1 · #CBDCE2

Behr

Absolute Zero N490-1

ΔE 2.1 · #CEE3E4

IKEA

IKEA048 48

ΔE 4.1 · #C2E4EA

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 4.2 · #CAE9EE

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 5.8 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 7.3 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9 · #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

#C9DFE3

#E3CDC9

Analogous

#C9E3DA

#C9DFE3

#C9D2E3

Triadic

#C9DFE3

#E3C9DF

#DFE3C9

Split-Complementary

#C9DFE3

#E3C9D2

#E3DAC9

Tetradic

#C9DFE3

#DAC9E3

#E3CDC9

#D2E3C9

Monochromatic

#64A4AF

#97C2C9

#C9DFE3

#EEF5F6

Rectangle

#C9DFE3

#CDC9E3

#E3CDC9

#DFE3C9

Compound

#C9DFE3

#C9D2E3

#E3CDC9

#E3DAC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4E6E9

#E0EBED

#EEF3F4

Darker

#8FBFC7

#4C939F

#2B565E

Saturation

#D2D9DA

#C9DFE3

#BBE9F1

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9DFE3

#D5D8E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9DFE3

#DBDBE2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9DFE3

#C9DFDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Glacier 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

#D6D4C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9DFE3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3D9EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EBEC

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.

#CAA8A2

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: #C9DFE3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9DFE3;

CSS Variable

--color-glacier: #C9DFE3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glacier': '#C9DFE3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9DFE3] text-[#C9DFE3]

SCSS

$glacier: #C9DFE3;

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#CCE3EB · ΔE 2.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9DFE3?

#C9DFE3 is Glacier, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C9DFE3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glacier?

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

What colors pair well with Glacier?

Glacier 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 Glacier?

You can download Glacier 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 Glacier?

The hex code is #C9DFE3. In RGB it's 201, 223, 227, and in HSL it's 189°, 32%, 84%.

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