GREENS

Light Shutterbug

#CEF2E4

RGB 206, 242, 228 · HSL 157°, 58%, 88% · CMYK 15, 0, 6, 5

Light Shutterbug is #CEF2E4 in HEX — rgb(206, 242, 228), hsl(157°, 58%, 88%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 6%, 5%).

Light Shutterbug pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 157°, 58%, 88%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CEF2E4

RGB206, 242, 228

HSL157°, 58%, 88%

HSV157°, 15%, 95%

CMYK15, 0, 6, 5

Decimal13562596

CSS RGBrgb(206, 242, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(157, 58%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shutterbug Half S26G1H

ΔE 0.4 · #CEF1E3

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 652

ΔE 1.1 · #CEF1E5

Dunn-Edwards

Minty Fresh DE5687

ΔE 2.1 · #D2F2E7

Vista Paint

Teal Twist K-270

ΔE 2.3 · #C6ECDE

Behr

Sunken Pool S440-1

ΔE 2.3 · #CAF3E2

Valspar

Delicate Frost 6003-9A

ΔE 2.7 · #D0EEDD

Hallman-Lindsay

Teal Treat 712

ΔE 3.8 · #D9F2E3

PPG

Wintergreen 1229-1

ΔE 4.4 · #D4EDE3

Colorhouse

Water .01 Water-01

ΔE 4.9 · #CFE9E0

Sherwin-Williams

Tame Teal SW6757

ΔE 5.5 · #C1E6DF

Kilz

Julep RG170-01

ΔE 5.7 · #CCE4D6

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 6.4 · #BBE1D7

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 9.8 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 11.2 · #E7EBDA

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 11.7 · #E8EEEA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 13.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

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

#CEF2E4

#F2CFDC

Analogous

#CFF2D3

#CEF2E4

#CFEEF2

Triadic

#CEF2E4

#E5CFF2

#F2E5CF

Split-Complementary

#CEF2E4

#F2CFEE

#F2D3CF

Tetradic

#CEF2E4

#D3CFF2

#F2CFDC

#EEF2CF

Monochromatic

#56D2A2

#92E2C3

#CEF2E4

#EBFAF4

Rectangle

#CEF2E4

#CFDCF2

#F2CFDC

#F2E5CF

Compound

#CEF2E4

#CFEEF2

#F2CFDC

#F2D3CF

Variations

Lighter

#D8F5EA

#E4F6EF

#F0F9F5

Darker

#86E1BE

#2DCA8E

#187853

Saturation

#DBE6E2

#CFF2E5

#C8F9E6

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEF2E4

#E6E5E6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEF2E4

#ECECE6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEF2E4

#D1EFEF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Light Shutterbug 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

#DAE2C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEF2E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7E7EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8EDEB

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.

#DE9FB7

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: #CEF2E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEF2E4;

CSS Variable

--color-light-shutterbug: #CEF2E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-shutterbug': '#CEF2E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEF2E4] text-[#CEF2E4]

SCSS

$light-shutterbug: #CEF2E4;

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#C7ECDD · ΔE 2.3

Surf Green

#C9ECDA · ΔE 3.0

Light Touch

#D3F4EB · ΔE 3.0

Outer Sphere

#CAE9DB · ΔE 3.3

Mountainview

#C7E9D8 · ΔE 3.5

Refreshing Teal

#D8F6EC · ΔE 3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEF2E4?

#CEF2E4 is Light Shutterbug, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #CEF2E4 warm or cool?

Light Shutterbug reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Light Shutterbug?

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

What colors pair well with Light Shutterbug?

Light Shutterbug 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 Light Shutterbug?

You can download Light Shutterbug 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 Light Shutterbug?

The hex code is #CEF2E4. In RGB it's 206, 242, 228, and in HSL it's 157°, 58%, 88%.

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