GREENS

Rio Sky

#CCF9DE

RGB 204, 249, 222 · HSL 144°, 79%, 89% · CMYK 18, 0, 11, 2

Rio Sky is #CCF9DE in HEX — rgb(204, 249, 222), hsl(144°, 79%, 89%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 11%, 2%).

Rio Sky pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 144°, 79%, 89%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#CCF9DE

RGB204, 249, 222

HSL144°, 79%, 89%

HSV144°, 18%, 98%

CMYK18, 0, 11, 2

Decimal13433310

CSS RGBrgb(204, 249, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(144, 79%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rio Sky M440-1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Mantis 2033-60

ΔE 3.8 · #CCF1D3

Dulux

Spatial Spirit S25H1

ΔE 4.1 · #C1EDD2

Dunn-Edwards

Key Lime Pie DE5659

ΔE 4.4 · #D2F4DD

Vista Paint

Mediterranean Mist C-712

ΔE 5.8 · #C0EAD5

PPG

Sweet Pea 1227-2

ΔE 6 · #C4EAD5

Valspar

Beach Blanket 6002-9B

ΔE 6.2 · #B9E8D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Mediterranean Mist 713

ΔE 6.7 · #BCE9D6

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 9.2 · #BAE0CC

Sherwin-Williams

Jocular Green SW6736

ΔE 10.2 · #CCE2CA

Kilz

Budding Green RG190-02

ΔE 10.4 · #C9E0C5

Colorhouse

Air .05 Air-05

ΔE 10.9 · #E7FCED

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 12.2 · #D4E2C8

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 15.2 · #BDECB6

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 17.5 · #E5E7DC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 19.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

#CCF9DE

#F9CDE7

Analogous

#D1F9CD

#CCF9DE

#CDF9F5

Triadic

#CCF9DE

#DFCDF9

#F9DFCD

Split-Complementary

#CCF9DE

#F5CDF9

#F9CDD1

Tetradic

#CCF9DE

#CDD1F9

#F9CDE7

#F9F5CD

Monochromatic

#44E986

#88F1B2

#CCF9DE

#E8FCF0

Rectangle

#CCF9DE

#CDE7F9

#F9CDE7

#F9DFCD

Compound

#CCF9DE

#CDF9F5

#F9CDE7

#F9CDD1

Variations

Lighter

#D7FAE5

#E3F9EC

#F0FBF4

Darker

#79F2A9

#10E967

#078B3B

Saturation

#DCEAE2

#CDF9DF

#CAFCDE

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCF9DE

#EBE9E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCF9DE

#F2F2E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCF9DE

#D0F4F5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Rio Sky 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

#D8E7C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCF9DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6ECE6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EEEA

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.

#EA94C8

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: #CCF9DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCF9DE;

CSS Variable

--color-rio-sky: #CCF9DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rio-sky': '#CCF9DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCF9DE] text-[#CCF9DE]

SCSS

$rio-sky: #CCF9DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCF9DE?

#CCF9DE is Rio Sky, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #CCF9DE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rio Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Rio Sky?

Rio Sky 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 Rio Sky?

You can download Rio Sky 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 Rio Sky?

The hex code is #CCF9DE. In RGB it's 204, 249, 222, and in HSL it's 144°, 79%, 89%.

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