GREENS

Big Sky

#CDE2DE

RGB 205, 226, 222 · HSL 169°, 27%, 85% · CMYK 9, 0, 2, 11

Big Sky is #CDE2DE in HEX — rgb(205, 226, 222), hsl(169°, 27%, 85%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 2%, 11%).

Big Sky pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 169°, 27%, 85%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#CDE2DE

RGB205, 226, 222

HSL169°, 27%, 85%

HSV169°, 9%, 89%

CMYK9, 0, 2, 11

Decimal13492958

CSS RGBrgb(205, 226, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(169, 27%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Big Sky 1142-2

Exact match

Dulux

Zenith Heights Quarter S30A1Q

ΔE 1 · #CAE0DD

Vista Paint

Iced Teal K-222

ΔE 1.2 · #C9E0DD

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spruce DE5743

ΔE 1.5 · #CADFDD

Valspar

Gossamer Sky 5002-5A

ΔE 1.5 · #CEE5DF

Benjamin Moore

Ewing CW-585

ΔE 1.6 · #D1E3E1

Behr

Ash Blue N470-1

ΔE 1.6 · #CEE6E2

Kilz

Sea Glass RG180-01

ΔE 2 · #D1E5E4

Hallman-Lindsay

Dillard's Blue 685

ΔE 2.7 · #D6E9E4

Sherwin-Williams

Open Air SW6491

ΔE 3 · #C7DFE0

Colorhouse

Water .01 Water-01

ΔE 3.7 · #CFE9E0

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 3.8 · #D2DDDB

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 4.5 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 5.8 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 8.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDE2DE

#E3CED2

Analogous

#CEE3D5

#CDE2DE

#CEDDE3

Triadic

#CDE2DE

#DFCEE3

#E3DFCE

Split-Complementary

#CDE2DE

#E3CEDD

#E3D5CE

Tetradic

#CDE2DE

#D5CEE3

#E3CED2

#DDE3CE

Monochromatic

#6DABA0

#9EC7C0

#CDE2DE

#EFF6F4

Rectangle

#CDE2DE

#CED2E3

#E3CED2

#E3DFCE

Compound

#CDE2DE

#CEDDE3

#E3CED2

#E3D5CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8E9E6

#E3EDEB

#EFF4F3

Darker

#96C5BC

#549B8E

#305B53

Saturation

#D6DCDB

#CEE3DF

#C0F1E8

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDE2DE

#DADBDF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDE2DE

#DFDFDF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDE2DE

#CEE1E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Big 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

#D9D6C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDE2DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6DBE6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#CAA7AD

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: #CDE2DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDE2DE;

CSS Variable

--color-big-sky: #CDE2DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'big-sky': '#CDE2DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDE2DE] text-[#CDE2DE]

SCSS

$big-sky: #CDE2DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDE2DE?

#CDE2DE is Big Sky, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #CDE2DE warm or cool?

Big Sky reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Big Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Big Sky?

Big 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 Big Sky?

You can download Big 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 Big Sky?

The hex code is #CDE2DE. In RGB it's 205, 226, 222, and in HSL it's 169°, 27%, 85%.

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