GREENS

Gossamer Sky

#CEE5DF

RGB 206, 229, 223 · HSL 164°, 31%, 85% · CMYK 10, 0, 3, 10

Gossamer Sky is #CEE5DF in HEX — rgb(206, 229, 223), hsl(164°, 31%, 85%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 3%, 10%).

Gossamer Sky pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 31%, 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#CEE5DF

RGB206, 229, 223

HSL164°, 31%, 85%

HSV164°, 10%, 90%

CMYK10, 0, 3, 10

Decimal13559263

CSS RGBrgb(206, 229, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 31%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Gossamer Sky 5002-5A

Exact match

Dulux

Pinnacle Half S27C1H

ΔE 0.5 · #CEE5DE

Behr

Seaglass HDC-CT-26A

ΔE 0.7 · #D0E6DF

Dunn-Edwards

Dew Not Disturb DE5708

ΔE 1 · #CEE3DC

PPG

Big Sky 1142-2

ΔE 1.5 · #CDE2DE

Vista Paint

Essence of the Sea K-214

ΔE 1.8 · #D0E7E4

Kilz

Misty Morning TB-51

ΔE 2 · #D2E4DC

Benjamin Moore

Taffeta 843

ΔE 2.2 · #D4E7DE

Colorhouse

Water .01 Water-01

ΔE 2.2 · #CFE9E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Dillard's Blue 685

ΔE 2.3 · #D6E9E4

Sherwin-Williams

Embellished Blue SW6749

ΔE 2.9 · #D7EBE2

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 4.6 · #BFDAD7

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 4.6 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 7.1 · #D5DBDB

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.8 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 9.2 · #E7EBDA

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

#CEE5DF

#E5CDD3

Analogous

#CDE5D2

#CEE5DF

#CDDFE5

Triadic

#CEE5DF

#DECDE5

#E5DECD

Split-Complementary

#CEE5DF

#E5CDDF

#E5D2CD

Tetradic

#CEE5DF

#D2CDE5

#E5CDD3

#DFE5CD

Monochromatic

#69B09D

#9BCABE

#CEE5DF

#EEF6F4

Rectangle

#CEE5DF

#CDD3E5

#E5CDD3

#E5DECD

Compound

#CEE5DF

#CDDFE5

#E5CDD3

#E5D2CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7EAE5

#E2EEEB

#EFF5F3

Darker

#93C8BA

#4FA08A

#2D5E51

Saturation

#D5DCDA

#CDE5DE

#C0F2E4

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEE5DF

#DCDDE0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEE5DF

#E1E1E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEE5DF

#CFE4E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gossamer 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

#DAD8C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEE5DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7DDE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#CBA6B0

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: #CEE5DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEE5DF;

CSS Variable

--color-gossamer-sky: #CEE5DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gossamer-sky': '#CEE5DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEE5DF] text-[#CEE5DF]

SCSS

$gossamer-sky: #CEE5DF;

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#D0E2E0 · ΔE 2.8

Spring Mint

#D9EDE7 · ΔE 3.2

At Sea

#C4E3DB · ΔE 3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEE5DF?

#CEE5DF is Gossamer Sky, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #CEE5DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gossamer Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Gossamer Sky?

Gossamer 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 Gossamer Sky?

You can download Gossamer 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 Gossamer Sky?

The hex code is #CEE5DF. In RGB it's 206, 229, 223, and in HSL it's 164°, 31%, 85%.

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