GREENS

Sparkling Spring

#D9E3E0

RGB 217, 227, 224 · HSL 162°, 15%, 87% · CMYK 4, 0, 1, 11

Sparkling Spring is #D9E3E0 in HEX — rgb(217, 227, 224), hsl(162°, 15%, 87%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 1%, 11%).

Sparkling Spring pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 15%, 87%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#D9E3E0

RGB217, 227, 224

HSL162°, 15%, 87%

HSV162°, 4%, 89%

CMYK4, 0, 1, 11

Decimal14279648

CSS RGBrgb(217, 227, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 15%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Divine Inspiration C-648

ΔE 0.5 · #D9E3E1

Valspar

Subtle Canopy 7004-8

ΔE 0.6 · #DAE3E1

Benjamin Moore

Winter 866

ΔE 0.9 · #DBE5E3

Dulux

Antarctica Lake Quarter S28A1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #DAE5E3

Behr

Crystalline Falls MQ3-51

ΔE 0.9 · #D8E4E2

Sherwin-Williams

Topsail SW6217

ΔE 0.9 · #DAE2E0

PPG

Mild Mint 1146-1

ΔE 1.1 · #DCE6E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Divine Inspiration 649

ΔE 1.1 · #D8E2E1

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 1.3 · #DAE2DD

Dunn-Edwards

Fizzle DE5715

ΔE 1.7 · #D8E4DE

Kilz

Oakleaf Hydrangea RJ140

ΔE 2.2 · #DFE3E0

IKEA

IKEA060 60

ΔE 2.3 · #D2DDDB

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 2.3 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 3.3 · #D5DBDB

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.2 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#D9E3E0

#E3D9DC

Analogous

#D9E3DB

#D9E3E0

#D9E1E3

Triadic

#D9E3E0

#E0D9E3

#E3E0D9

Split-Complementary

#D9E3E0

#E3D9E1

#E3DBD9

Tetradic

#D9E3E0

#DBD9E3

#E3D9DC

#E1E3D9

Monochromatic

#81A298

#ADC2BC

#D9E3E0

#F0F4F3

Rectangle

#D9E3E0

#D9DCE3

#E3D9DC

#E3E0D9

Compound

#D9E3E0

#D9E1E3

#E3D9DC

#E3DBD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1E8E6

#E9EEEC

#F2F5F4

Darker

#A5BEB6

#668E82

#3B534C

Saturation

#DCDFDE

#D9E3E0

#CBF1E5

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9E3E0

#DFDFE1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9E3E0

#E1E1E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9E3E0

#DAE2E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sparkling Spring 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

#E2D7C3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9E3E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFDCE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#CDACB6

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: #D9E3E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9E3E0;

CSS Variable

--color-sparkling-spring: #D9E3E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sparkling-spring': '#D9E3E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9E3E0] text-[#D9E3E0]

SCSS

$sparkling-spring: #D9E3E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9E3E0?

#D9E3E0 is Sparkling Spring, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #D9E3E0 warm or cool?

Sparkling Spring reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sparkling Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Sparkling Spring?

Sparkling Spring 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 Sparkling Spring?

You can download Sparkling Spring 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 Sparkling Spring?

The hex code is #D9E3E0. In RGB it's 217, 227, 224, and in HSL it's 162°, 15%, 87%.

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