GREENS

Margarita

#CCEEC2

RGB 204, 238, 194 · HSL 106°, 56%, 85% · CMYK 14, 0, 18, 7

Margarita is #CCEEC2 in HEX — rgb(204, 238, 194), hsl(106°, 56%, 85%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 18%, 7%).

Margarita pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 106°, 56%, 85%. 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#CCEEC2

RGB204, 238, 194

HSL106°, 56%, 85%

HSV106°, 18%, 93%

CMYK14, 0, 18, 7

Decimal13430466

CSS RGBrgb(204, 238, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(106, 56%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Margarita DE5597

Exact match

Behr

Glade Green M380-2

ΔE 2.5 · #D1ECC0

Valspar

Summer Frolic 6003-7B

ΔE 2.9 · #CBE8BF

Dulux

Lime Dream S23H2

ΔE 3.3 · #C4ECBC

Vista Paint

Spring Leaves K-317

ΔE 3.5 · #D1EFC9

Benjamin Moore

O'Reilly 555

ΔE 3.6 · #CFECBA

PPG

Lime Sorbet 1225-4

ΔE 4.5 · #BEE5BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Song 762

ΔE 5.2 · #D1E9C4

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 6.9 · #D4E7C3

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 7.1 · #B3E1B3

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 7.3 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 10.3 · #B5D1AB

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 12 · #D4E2C8

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 12.4 · #D8DBAC

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 14.1 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 23 · #75C89E

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

#CCEEC2

#E4C3EE

Analogous

#E3EEC3

#CCEEC2

#C3EECF

Triadic

#CCEEC2

#C3CDEE

#EEC3CD

Split-Complementary

#CCEEC2

#CFC3EE

#EEC3E3

Tetradic

#CCEEC2

#C3E3EE

#E4C3EE

#EECFC3

Monochromatic

#6ACD4C

#9CDD88

#CCEEC2

#EEF9EB

Rectangle

#CCEEC2

#C3EEE4

#E4C3EE

#EEC3CD

Compound

#CCEEC2

#C3EECF

#E4C3EE

#EEC3E3

Variations

Lighter

#D7F2CF

#E2F3DD

#EFF7EC

Darker

#94DD7D

#50C12E

#2E7219

Saturation

#D5DFD2

#CDEEC3

#C9F7BB

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

16.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCEEC2

#E6DFC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCEEC2

#E9E9C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCEEC2

#D1E7EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Margarita 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

#D8DFAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCEEC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6E4D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE9

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.

#CA97DA

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: #CCEEC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCEEC2;

CSS Variable

--color-margarita: #CCEEC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'margarita': '#CCEEC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCEEC2] text-[#CCEEC2]

SCSS

$margarita: #CCEEC2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCEEC2?

#CCEEC2 is Margarita, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #CCEEC2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Margarita?

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

What colors pair well with Margarita?

Margarita 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 Margarita?

You can download Margarita 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 Margarita?

The hex code is #CCEEC2. In RGB it's 204, 238, 194, and in HSL it's 106°, 56%, 85%.

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