GREENS

Absolute Zero

#CEE3E4

RGB 206, 227, 228 · HSL 183°, 29%, 85% · CMYK 10, 0, 0, 11

Absolute Zero is #CEE3E4 in HEX — rgb(206, 227, 228), hsl(183°, 29%, 85%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 11%).

Absolute Zero pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 29%, 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#CEE3E4

RGB206, 227, 228

HSL183°, 29%, 85%

HSV183°, 10%, 89%

CMYK10, 0, 0, 11

Decimal13558756

CSS RGBrgb(206, 227, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 29%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Absolute Zero N490-1

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Zircon Ice 664

ΔE 0.5 · #D0E4E5

Dulux

Sky Chase Quarter S32B1Q

ΔE 1 · #CBE2E4

PPG

Blue Phlox 1235-2

ΔE 1.3 · #D2E6E8

Vista Paint

Zircon Ice C-663

ΔE 1.3 · #D1E4E3

Kilz

Sea Glass RG180-01

ΔE 1.3 · #D1E5E4

Sherwin-Williams

Bravo Blue SW6784

ΔE 1.6 · #D3E7E9

Benjamin Moore

Ewing CW-585

ΔE 1.8 · #D1E3E1

Valspar

Dreamy Clouds 5002-5B

ΔE 1.9 · #C9DFDE

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spruce DE5743

ΔE 2.2 · #CADFDD

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 3.7 · #D7E2E5

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 4 · #D2DDDB

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 5.4 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 5.5 · #D5DBDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 7.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#CEE3E4

#E4CFCE

Analogous

#CEE4DA

#CEE3E4

#CED8E4

Triadic

#CEE3E4

#E4CEE3

#E3E4CE

Split-Complementary

#CEE3E4

#E4CED8

#E4DACE

Tetradic

#CEE3E4

#DACEE4

#E4CFCE

#D8E4CE

Monochromatic

#6BAAAE

#9CC6C9

#CEE3E4

#EFF6F6

Rectangle

#CEE3E4

#CFCEE4

#E4CFCE

#E3E4CE

Compound

#CEE3E4

#CED8E4

#E4CFCE

#E4DACE

Variations

Lighter

#D8E8E9

#E2EDEE

#EFF4F4

Darker

#95C4C6

#51999D

#2E5A5C

Saturation

#D5DCDC

#CEE3E4

#C0EFF1

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEE3E4

#DADCE5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEE3E4

#E0E0E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEE3E4

#CFE3E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Absolute Zero 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

#DAD7C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEE3E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7DCEA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#CAA8A7

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: #CEE3E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEE3E4;

CSS Variable

--color-absolute-zero: #CEE3E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'absolute-zero': '#CEE3E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEE3E4] text-[#CEE3E4]

SCSS

$absolute-zero: #CEE3E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEE3E4?

#CEE3E4 is Absolute Zero, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #CEE3E4 warm or cool?

Absolute Zero reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Absolute Zero?

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

What colors pair well with Absolute Zero?

Absolute Zero 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 Absolute Zero?

You can download Absolute Zero 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 Absolute Zero?

The hex code is #CEE3E4. In RGB it's 206, 227, 228, and in HSL it's 183°, 29%, 85%.

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