GREENS

Snowmelt

#C9E6E9

RGB 201, 230, 233 · HSL 186°, 42%, 85% · CMYK 14, 1, 0, 9

Snowmelt is #C9E6E9 in HEX — rgb(201, 230, 233), hsl(186°, 42%, 85%), cmyk(14%, 1%, 0%, 9%).

Snowmelt pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 42%, 85%. 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#C9E6E9

RGB201, 230, 233

HSL186°, 42%, 85%

HSV186°, 14%, 91%

CMYK14, 1, 0, 9

Decimal13231849

CSS RGBrgb(201, 230, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 42%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Crystal 764

ΔE 0.7 · #C9E7EB

Dulux

Wave Quarter S32C1Q

ΔE 1.1 · #CBE5E7

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 1.5 · #CAE9EE

Sherwin-Williams

Aviary Blue SW6778

ΔE 1.5 · #C6E3E8

Behr

Ethereal Mood MQ3-52

ΔE 1.6 · #CAE6EC

Kilz

Snow Line RF200-01

ΔE 1.7 · #CCEBEE

Valspar

Tropical Spray 5004-7A

ΔE 2 · #C3E1E3

Vista Paint

Inner Peace K-198

ΔE 2.1 · #C6E9EC

PPG

Surf's Up 1236-3

ΔE 2.2 · #C6E4EB

IKEA

IKEA048 48

ΔE 2.4 · #C2E4EA

Hallman-Lindsay

Egg Blue 671

ΔE 2.9 · #C1E7EB

Dunn-Edwards

Morning Calm DE5735

ΔE 3 · #CEEEEF

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 7.7 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 8.3 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 10.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#C9E6E9

#E9CCC9

Analogous

#C9E9DC

#C9E6E9

#C9D6E9

Triadic

#C9E6E9

#E9C9E6

#E6E9C9

Split-Complementary

#C9E6E9

#E9C9D6

#E9DCC9

Tetradic

#C9E6E9

#DCC9E9

#E9CCC9

#D6E9C9

Monochromatic

#5CB3BC

#92CCD3

#C9E6E9

#EDF7F8

Rectangle

#C9E6E9

#CCC9E9

#E9CCC9

#E6E9C9

Compound

#C9E6E9

#C9D6E9

#E9CCC9

#E9DCC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4EBED

#E0EFF0

#EEF5F6

Darker

#89CAD1

#40A3AE

#246067

Saturation

#D4DDDE

#C9E6E9

#BEEEF4

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

15.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9E6E9

#DADDEB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9E6E9

#E1E1E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9E6E9

#CAE6E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Snowmelt 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

#D6D9CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9E6E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3DEEE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#D1A49F

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: #C9E6E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9E6E9;

CSS Variable

--color-snowmelt: #C9E6E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'snowmelt': '#C9E6E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9E6E9] text-[#C9E6E9]

SCSS

$snowmelt: #C9E6E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9E6E9?

#C9E6E9 is Snowmelt, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #C9E6E9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Snowmelt?

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

What colors pair well with Snowmelt?

Snowmelt 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 Snowmelt?

You can download Snowmelt 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 Snowmelt?

The hex code is #C9E6E9. In RGB it's 201, 230, 233, and in HSL it's 186°, 42%, 85%.

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