GREENS

Light Relax

#CADDDE

RGB 202, 221, 222 · HSL 183°, 23%, 83% · CMYK 9, 0, 0, 13

Light Relax is #CADDDE in HEX — rgb(202, 221, 222), hsl(183°, 23%, 83%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 0%, 13%).

Light Relax pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 23%, 83%. 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#CADDDE

RGB202, 221, 222

HSL183°, 23%, 83%

HSV183°, 9%, 87%

CMYK9, 0, 0, 13

Decimal13295070

CSS RGBrgb(202, 221, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 23%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Relax Half S29B1H

ΔE 0.7 · #CADEDE

Dunn-Edwards

Shark DE5771

ΔE 0.7 · #CADCDE

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1667

ΔE 1.3 · #CCDDE0

PPG

Cosmic Rays 1148-3

ΔE 1.4 · #CADADA

Valspar

Dreamy Clouds 5002-5B

ΔE 1.6 · #C9DFDE

Sherwin-Williams

Open Air SW6491

ΔE 1.7 · #C7DFE0

Vista Paint

Sea Foam Mist C-641

ΔE 1.9 · #CCDCE0

Behr

Loft Space N500-2

ΔE 2 · #CDDCDA

Kilz

Blue Lustre RE180-02

ΔE 2.2 · #CCDEE3

Hallman-Lindsay

Zircon Ice 664

ΔE 2.4 · #D0E4E5

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 3.2 · #D2DDDB

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.8 · #D7E2E5

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 4.5 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 6.2 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#CADDDE

#DECBCA

Analogous

#CADED5

#CADDDE

#CAD3DE

Triadic

#CADDDE

#DECADD

#DDDECA

Split-Complementary

#CADDDE

#DECAD3

#DED5CA

Tetradic

#CADDDE

#D5CADE

#DECBCA

#D3DECA

Monochromatic

#6CA0A3

#9BBEC0

#CADDDE

#EFF5F5

Rectangle

#CADDDE

#CBCADE

#DECBCA

#DDDECA

Compound

#CADDDE

#CAD3DE

#DECBCA

#DED5CA

Variations

Lighter

#D4E3E4

#E0EAEA

#EDF2F2

Darker

#95BCBE

#578F92

#325456

Saturation

#D1D6D7

#CADDDE

#B9ECEE

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CADDDE

#D5D7DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CADDDE

#DADADE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CADDDE

#CBDDDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Light Relax 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

#D7D2C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CADDDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4D7E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#C7A3A1

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: #CADDDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CADDDE;

CSS Variable

--color-light-relax: #CADDDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-relax': '#CADDDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CADDDE] text-[#CADDDE]

SCSS

$light-relax: #CADDDE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CADDDE?

#CADDDE is Light Relax, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #CADDDE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Relax?

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

What colors pair well with Light Relax?

Light Relax 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 Light Relax?

You can download Light Relax 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 Light Relax?

The hex code is #CADDDE. In RGB it's 202, 221, 222, and in HSL it's 183°, 23%, 83%.

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