GREENS

Snowbound

#DDEBE3

RGB 221, 235, 227 · HSL 146°, 26%, 89% · CMYK 6, 0, 3, 8

Snowbound is #DDEBE3 in HEX — rgb(221, 235, 227), hsl(146°, 26%, 89%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 3%, 8%).

Snowbound pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 146°, 26%, 89%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#DDEBE3

RGB221, 235, 227

HSL146°, 26%, 89%

HSV146°, 6%, 92%

CMYK6, 0, 3, 8

Decimal14543843

CSS RGBrgb(221, 235, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(146, 26%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pianissimo 7005-20

ΔE 0.7 · #DEEAE2

Colorhouse

Bisque .04 Bisque-04

ΔE 1 · #E0EDE6

Dulux

Silverton Quarter S26D1Q

ΔE 1 · #DAEAE1

Benjamin Moore

Green 842

ΔE 1.1 · #DAE8E0

Vista Paint

Snow Drift C-683

ΔE 1.2 · #E1EEE6

PPG

Ice Blue 1232-1

ΔE 1.2 · #E1EDE6

Behr

Tinsmith BL-W11

ΔE 1.3 · #DFEDE7

Hallman-Lindsay

Snow Drift 684

ΔE 1.5 · #E1EFE8

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 1.7 · #DDE8E2

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Path DE5644

ΔE 2.1 · #E4EFE5

Sherwin-Williams

Embellished Blue SW6749

ΔE 2.2 · #D7EBE2

Kilz

Creamy Mint RG190-01

ΔE 2.4 · #D7E7DC

IKEA

IKEA131 131

ΔE 3.6 · #E3ECDE

Farrow & Ball

Cabbage White 269

ΔE 3.9 · #E8EEEA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.1 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.8 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DDEBE3

#EADCE4

Analogous

#DDEADC

#DDEBE3

#DCEAE9

Triadic

#DDEBE3

#E2DCEA

#EAE2DC

Split-Complementary

#DDEBE3

#E9DCEA

#EADCDD

Tetradic

#DDEBE3

#DCDDEA

#EADCE4

#EAE9DC

Monochromatic

#7BB293

#ABCEBA

#DDEBE3

#EFF6F2

Rectangle

#DDEBE3

#DCE4EA

#EADCE4

#EAE2DC

Compound

#DDEBE3

#DCEAE9

#EADCE4

#EADCDD

Variations

Lighter

#E3EEE8

#EAF2EE

#F3F7F5

Darker

#A2CAB3

#59A178

#335E46

Saturation

#E1E5E3

#DCEAE2

#D1F5E1

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

17.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDEBE3

#E6E6E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDEBE3

#E9E9E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDEBE3

#DEE9EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Snowbound 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

#E5DDC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDEBE3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2E2EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#CFAFC1

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: #DDEBE3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDEBE3;

CSS Variable

--color-snowbound: #DDEBE3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'snowbound': '#DDEBE3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDEBE3] text-[#DDEBE3]

SCSS

$snowbound: #DDEBE3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDEBE3?

#DDEBE3 is Snowbound, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #DDEBE3 warm or cool?

Snowbound reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Snowbound?

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

What colors pair well with Snowbound?

Snowbound 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 Snowbound?

You can download Snowbound 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 Snowbound?

The hex code is #DDEBE3. In RGB it's 221, 235, 227, and in HSL it's 146°, 26%, 89%.

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