GREENS

Mint Zest

#CCFFDD

RGB 204, 255, 221 · HSL 140°, 100%, 90% · CMYK 20, 0, 13, 0

Mint Zest is #CCFFDD in HEX — rgb(204, 255, 221), hsl(140°, 100%, 90%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 13%, 0%).

Mint Zest pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 140°, 100%, 90%. 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#CCFFDD

RGB204, 255, 221

HSL140°, 100%, 90%

HSV140°, 20%, 100%

CMYK20, 0, 13, 0

Decimal13434845

CSS RGBrgb(204, 255, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 100%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Summer House P430-1

ΔE 1 · #CCFFDF

Dunn-Edwards

Creamy Mint DE5632

ΔE 5 · #C8F3CD

Dulux

Pickford S24H1

ΔE 6 · #C9F0D0

Benjamin Moore

Mantis 2033-60

ΔE 6.4 · #CCF1D3

Vista Paint

Spring Leaves K-317

ΔE 8.5 · #D1EFC9

Valspar

Summer Sigh 6004-9B

ΔE 8.9 · #C3E7C6

PPG

Lime Sorbet 1225-4

ΔE 9.7 · #BEE5BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Leaves Of Spring 721

ΔE 10.3 · #C5E6CC

Kilz

Polished Jade RG210-01

ΔE 12.3 · #BCDDBC

Sherwin-Williams

Green Vibes SW6928

ΔE 12.6 · #D4E7C3

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 12.7 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 12.8 · #BAE0CC

Colorhouse

Air .05 Air-05

ΔE 14.5 · #E7FCED

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 15.3 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 20.7 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 23.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

90/100

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

#CCFFDD

#FFCCEE

Analogous

#D5FFCC

#CCFFDD

#CCFFF6

Triadic

#CCFFDD

#DDCCFF

#FFDDCC

Split-Complementary

#CCFFDD

#F6CCFF

#FFCCD5

Tetradic

#CCFFDD

#CCD5FF

#FFCCEE

#FFF6CC

Monochromatic

#33FF77

#80FFAA

#CCFFDD

#E5FFEE

Rectangle

#CCFFDD

#CCEEFF

#FFCCEE

#FFDDCC

Compound

#CCFFDD

#CCFFF6

#FFCCEE

#FFCCD5

Variations

Lighter

#D6FFE4

#E3FDEB

#F0FCF4

Darker

#70FFA0

#00FC54

#009331

Saturation

#DEEDE3

#CCFFDD

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

1.11:1

Fail

vs Black

18.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCFFDD

#F0ECDF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCFFDD

#F7F7E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCFFDD

#D1F9FA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mint Zest 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

#D8ECC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCFFDD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6F1E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEE9

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.

#F28CD0

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: #CCFFDD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCFFDD;

CSS Variable

--color-mint-zest: #CCFFDD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mint-zest': '#CCFFDD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCFFDD] text-[#CCFFDD]

SCSS

$mint-zest: #CCFFDD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCFFDD?

#CCFFDD is Mint Zest, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #CCFFDD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mint Zest?

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

What colors pair well with Mint Zest?

Mint Zest 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 Mint Zest?

You can download Mint Zest 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 Mint Zest?

The hex code is #CCFFDD. In RGB it's 204, 255, 221, and in HSL it's 140°, 100%, 90%.

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