GREENS

Crystal

#D9ECEA

RGB 217, 236, 234 · HSL 174°, 33%, 89% · CMYK 8, 0, 1, 7

Crystal is #D9ECEA in HEX — rgb(217, 236, 234), hsl(174°, 33%, 89%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 1%, 7%).

Crystal pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 174°, 33%, 89%. 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#D9ECEA

RGB217, 236, 234

HSL174°, 33%, 89%

HSV174°, 8%, 93%

CMYK8, 0, 1, 7

Decimal14281962

CSS RGBrgb(217, 236, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(174, 33%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Crystal 2051-70

Exact match

Valspar

Blue Whisper 5005-9A

ΔE 0.9 · #D9EAE8

Dulux

Supernova Quarter S28D1Q

ΔE 1 · #D9ECE8

Behr

Arctic Flow HDC-WR15-5

ΔE 1.2 · #DAEAE7

Vista Paint

Blue Green Gem K-230

ΔE 1.4 · #DCECE8

Hallman-Lindsay

Roman White 656

ΔE 1.5 · #DEEDEB

PPG

Free Spirit 1233-1

ΔE 1.5 · #DEEEED

Kilz

Dreamy Heaven RF210-01

ΔE 1.9 · #DCEFF0

Sherwin-Williams

Blue Horizon SW6497

ΔE 2.1 · #D8E7E6

Dunn-Edwards

Thawed Out DE5742

ΔE 2.4 · #E1EEEC

Colorhouse

Bisque .04 Bisque-04

ΔE 3.3 · #E0EDE6

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 3.5 · #DDE8E2

IKEA

IKEA047 47

ΔE 4 · #DDE9ED

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 4.9 · #E8EEEA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.9 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 7.9 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#D9ECEA

#ECDADC

Analogous

#DAECE1

#D9ECEA

#DAE5EC

Triadic

#D9ECEA

#EADAEC

#ECEADA

Split-Complementary

#D9ECEA

#ECDAE5

#ECE1DA

Tetradic

#D9ECEA

#E1DAEC

#ECDADC

#E5ECDA

Monochromatic

#74B9B2

#A7D3CE

#D9ECEA

#EEF6F6

Rectangle

#D9ECEA

#DADCEC

#ECDADC

#ECEADA

Compound

#D9ECEA

#DAE5EC

#ECDADC

#ECE1DA

Variations

Lighter

#E1F0EE

#E9F3F2

#F3F7F7

Darker

#9CCFCA

#50AAA1

#2D645F

Saturation

#E0E6E5

#DAECEA

#D0F6F2

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9ECEA

#E4E6EB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9ECEA

#E9E9EA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9ECEA

#DAEBEB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Crystal 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

#E2DECB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9ECEA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFE3EF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#D1ADB1

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: #D9ECEA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9ECEA;

CSS Variable

--color-crystal: #D9ECEA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crystal': '#D9ECEA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9ECEA] text-[#D9ECEA]

SCSS

$crystal: #D9ECEA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9ECEA?

#D9ECEA is Crystal, a light green with a cool undertone.

Is #D9ECEA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crystal?

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

What colors pair well with Crystal?

Crystal 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 Crystal?

You can download Crystal 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 Crystal?

The hex code is #D9ECEA. In RGB it's 217, 236, 234, and in HSL it's 174°, 33%, 89%.

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