GREENS

Mint Whisper

#C9E5DA

RGB 201, 229, 218 · HSL 156°, 35%, 84% · CMYK 12, 0, 5, 10

Mint Whisper is #C9E5DA in HEX — rgb(201, 229, 218), hsl(156°, 35%, 84%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 5%, 10%).

Mint Whisper pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 156°, 35%, 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#C9E5DA

RGB201, 229, 218

HSL156°, 35%, 84%

HSV156°, 12%, 90%

CMYK12, 0, 5, 10

Decimal13231578

CSS RGBrgb(201, 229, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(156, 35%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Otto Ice Half S26E1H

ΔE 1 · #CCE6DC

Valspar

Inspiring Hue 5007-9A

ΔE 1.3 · #C6E4DB

Benjamin Moore

Quartz 597

ΔE 1.8 · #CCEADF

Kilz

Julep RG170-01

ΔE 2 · #CCE4D6

Colorhouse

Water .01 Water-01

ΔE 2.1 · #CFE9E0

Vista Paint

Mystic Glow K-263

ΔE 2.5 · #D0EBE2

Hallman-Lindsay

Bay Green 705

ΔE 2.8 · #D3EBE0

Sherwin-Williams

Waterfall SW6750

ΔE 2.8 · #C0E3DA

Behr

Celtic Gray 490E-3

ΔE 3.1 · #C8E8D8

PPG

Wintergreen 1229-1

ΔE 3.3 · #D4EDE3

Dunn-Edwards

Dew Not Disturb DE5708

ΔE 3.3 · #CEE3DC

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 4 · #BBE1D7

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 7 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 8.9 · #D9DCD2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 9.6 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#C9E5DA

#E4C8D3

Analogous

#C8E4CB

#C9E5DA

#C8E2E4

Triadic

#C9E5DA

#D9C8E4

#E4D9C8

Split-Complementary

#C9E5DA

#E4C8E2

#E4CBC8

Tetradic

#C9E5DA

#CBC8E4

#E4C8D3

#E2E4C8

Monochromatic

#61B392

#94CCB5

#C9E5DA

#EEF7F3

Rectangle

#C9E5DA

#C8D3E4

#E4C8D3

#E4D9C8

Compound

#C9E5DA

#C8E2E4

#E4C8D3

#E4CBC8

Variations

Lighter

#D3EAE1

#DFEEE8

#EDF4F1

Darker

#8DCAB2

#48A37F

#29604A

Saturation

#D2DAD7

#C8E4D9

#BBF2DC

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

15.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9E5DA

#DBDBDC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9E5DA

#E1E1DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9E5DA

#CBE3E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mint Whisper 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

#D6D8BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9E5DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3DDE3

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.

#CCA0B2

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: #C9E5DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9E5DA;

CSS Variable

--color-mint-whisper: #C9E5DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mint-whisper': '#C9E5DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9E5DA] text-[#C9E5DA]

SCSS

$mint-whisper: #C9E5DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9E5DA?

#C9E5DA is Mint Whisper, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #C9E5DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mint Whisper?

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

What colors pair well with Mint Whisper?

Mint Whisper 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 Mint Whisper?

You can download Mint Whisper 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 Mint Whisper?

The hex code is #C9E5DA. In RGB it's 201, 229, 218, and in HSL it's 156°, 35%, 84%.

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