GREENS

Toxic Essence

#CCEEBB

RGB 204, 238, 187 · HSL 100°, 60%, 83% · CMYK 14, 0, 21, 7

Toxic Essence is #CCEEBB in HEX — rgb(204, 238, 187), hsl(100°, 60%, 83%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 21%, 7%).

Toxic Essence pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 100°, 60%, 83%. 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#CCEEBB

RGB204, 238, 187

HSL100°, 60%, 83%

HSV100°, 21%, 93%

CMYK14, 0, 21, 7

Decimal13430459

CSS RGBrgb(204, 238, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 60%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Green Sheen S22H2

ΔE 1.8 · #CFEDB8

Benjamin Moore

O'Reilly 555

ΔE 1.9 · #CFECBA

Vista Paint

Green Light K-324

ΔE 2.2 · #CBECB5

Dunn-Edwards

Margarita DE5597

ΔE 3.6 · #CCEEC2

PPG

Almost Aloe 1224-5

ΔE 3.8 · #BFE5B1

Behr

Glade Green M380-2

ΔE 4.4 · #D1ECC0

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 5.2 · #BDECB6

Hallman-Lindsay

Woodland Nymph 770

ΔE 5.3 · #D4E8B3

Valspar

Summer Frolic 6003-7B

ΔE 5.6 · #CBE8BF

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 7.1 · #B3E1B3

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 9.5 · #D4E7C3

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 10.7 · #DBE8A7

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 11.2 · #B9D696

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 11.4 · #EBEFBD

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 15.5 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 23 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CCEEBB

#DCBAEE

Analogous

#E5EEBA

#CCEEBB

#BAEEC2

Triadic

#CCEEBB

#BACBEE

#EEBACB

Split-Complementary

#CCEEBB

#C2BAEE

#EEBAE5

Tetradic

#CCEEBB

#BAE5EE

#DCBAEE

#EEC2BA

Monochromatic

#6FCF3F

#9DDE7C

#CCEEBB

#F0FAEB

Rectangle

#CCEEBB

#BAEEDC

#DCBAEE

#EEBACB

Compound

#CCEEBB

#BAEEC2

#DCBAEE

#EEBAE5

Variations

Lighter

#D5F1C8

#E1F2D8

#EEF6E9

Darker

#97DF73

#5BC128

#347215

Saturation

#D1DBCC

#CBEEBA

#C8F6B1

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCEEBB

#E7DFBD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCEEBB

#E9E9C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCEEBB

#D1E6E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Toxic Essence 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

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How it looks under different light

#D8DFA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCEEBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6E4CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE8

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.

#C18EDA

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: #CCEEBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCEEBB;

CSS Variable

--color-toxic-essence: #CCEEBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'toxic-essence': '#CCEEBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCEEBB] text-[#CCEEBB]

SCSS

$toxic-essence: #CCEEBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCEEBB?

#CCEEBB is Toxic Essence, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #CCEEBB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Toxic Essence?

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

What colors pair well with Toxic Essence?

Toxic Essence 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 Toxic Essence?

You can download Toxic Essence 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 Toxic Essence?

The hex code is #CCEEBB. In RGB it's 204, 238, 187, and in HSL it's 100°, 60%, 83%.

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