GREENS
Nelson Blue
#CED6D0
Nelson Blue is a light green sitting at HSL 135°, 9%, 82%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and sits between warm and cool — versatile. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries — ideal for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Looks at home next to cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Nelson Blue CW-635
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Nelson Blue
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #CED6D0?
#CED6D0 is Nelson Blue, a light green with a neutral undertone.
Is #CED6D0 warm or cool?
Nelson Blue reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Nelson Blue?
Nelson Blue works well in kitchens, bathrooms, nurseries. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Nelson Blue?
Nelson Blue pairs naturally with cream linen, walnut, brushed nickel, jute textures. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Nelson Blue?
You can download Nelson Blue 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 RGB value of #CED6D0?
#CED6D0 converts to RGB 206, 214, 208.