GREENS

Key

#CCEBA8

RGB 204, 235, 168 · HSL 88°, 63%, 79% · CMYK 13, 0, 29, 8

Key is #CCEBA8 in HEX — rgb(204, 235, 168), hsl(88°, 63%, 79%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 29%, 8%).

Key pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 88°, 63%, 79%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CCEBA8

RGB204, 235, 168

HSL88°, 63%, 79%

HSV88°, 29%, 92%

CMYK13, 0, 29, 8

Decimal13429672

CSS RGBrgb(204, 235, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(88, 63%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Key 2031-50

Exact match

Behr

Avocado Whip M360-3

ΔE 1.1 · #CDEBAA

Dunn-Edwards

Field Day DE5577

ΔE 2.1 · #C5E6A4

Dulux

Pastel Pea S22H3

ΔE 3.2 · #C1E7A5

PPG

Faith 1221-4

ΔE 4 · #D5EBAC

Vista Paint

Sage Sensation K-323

ΔE 4.7 · #BCE5A1

Valspar

Spring Lawn 6006-9C

ΔE 4.8 · #D0E4A5

Kilz

Tree Line LG240-01

ΔE 5.5 · #CADF99

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Lime 771

ΔE 5.6 · #C1DB9A

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 6.8 · #DBE8A7

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 7.4 · #B9D696

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 8.7 · #BDECB6

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 12.6 · #C5CD8F

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 12.8 · #ECEBAF

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 19.8 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 23.6 · #D0C092

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

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

#CCEBA8

#C7A8EB

Analogous

#EBE9A8

#CCEBA8

#AAEBA8

Triadic

#CCEBA8

#A8CCEB

#EBA8CC

Split-Complementary

#CCEBA8

#A8AAEB

#E9A8EB

Tetradic

#CCEBA8

#A8EBE9

#C7A8EB

#EBA8AA

Monochromatic

#82CC2E

#A7DD69

#CCEBA8

#F0F9E6

#F3FAEA

Rectangle

#CCEBA8

#A8EBC7

#C7A8EB

#EBA8CC

Compound

#CCEBA8

#AAEBA8

#C7A8EB

#E9A8EB

Variations

Lighter

#D6EFB9

#E0F0CE

#EDF5E4

Darker

#A5DF63

#74BC22

#446F12

Saturation

#CAD4BF

#CCEBA8

#CCF59E

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

16.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCEBA8

#E7DCAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCEBA8

#E6E6B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCEBA8

#D2E1E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Key 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

#D8DD99

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCEBA8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6E2BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE8

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.

#A87ED8

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: #CCEBA8;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCEBA8;

CSS Variable

--color-key: #CCEBA8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'key': '#CCEBA8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCEBA8] text-[#CCEBA8]

SCSS

$key: #CCEBA8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCEBA8?

#CCEBA8 is Key, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CCEBA8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Key?

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

What colors pair well with Key?

Key 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 Key?

You can download Key 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 Key?

The hex code is #CCEBA8. In RGB it's 204, 235, 168, and in HSL it's 88°, 63%, 79%.

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