NEUTRALS

Green Blue

#ADBDB2

RGB 173, 189, 178 · HSL 139°, 11%, 71% · CMYK 8, 0, 6, 26

Green Blue is #ADBDB2 in HEX — rgb(173, 189, 178), hsl(139°, 11%, 71%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 6%, 26%).

Green Blue pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 139°, 11%, 71%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#ADBDB2

RGB173, 189, 178

HSL139°, 11%, 71%

HSV139°, 8%, 74%

CMYK8, 0, 6, 26

Decimal11386290

CSS RGBrgb(173, 189, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(139, 11%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

Exact match

Behr

Zen PPU11-14

ΔE 1.2 · #AABAB0

Valspar

April Thicket 5003-3C

ΔE 1.2 · #ABBEB4

Sherwin-Williams

Quietude SW6212

ΔE 1.4 · #ADBBB2

Benjamin Moore

Wythe HC-143

ΔE 1.6 · #ABBFB5

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 1.8 · #AEBCAE

Dulux

Mossa S24A2

ΔE 2.1 · #B4C2B6

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2.3 · #B3C3B9

PPG

Aquamarine Dream 1135-4

ΔE 2.6 · #B3C4BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Morning Dew historic-historic-morning-dew

ΔE 2.9 · #B0B9AC

Vista Paint

Historic Morning Dew C-1389

ΔE 3.3 · #AEB7AA

Dunn-Edwards

Graceful Green DE6284

ΔE 3.4 · #ACB7A8

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 4.3 · #B6BBAD

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 4.5 · #BCC8BC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ADBDB2

#BDADB8

Analogous

#B0BDAD

#ADBDB2

#ADBDBA

Triadic

#ADBDB2

#B2ADBD

#BDB2AD

Split-Complementary

#ADBDB2

#BAADBD

#BDADB0

Tetradic

#ADBDB2

#ADB0BD

#BDADB8

#BDBAAD

Monochromatic

#5D7464

#829B8A

#ADBDB2

#D7DFDA

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#ADBDB2

#ADB8BD

#BDADB8

#BDB2AD

Compound

#ADBDB2

#ADBDBA

#BDADB8

#BDADB0

Variations

Lighter

#BDCAC1

#CED7D1

#E3E7E4

Darker

#849E8C

#58705F

#334137

Saturation

#B3B7B4

#ADBDB2

#8CDEA6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADBDB2

#B8B7B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADBDB2

#BABAB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADBDB2

#AEBBBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Green Blue gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#C1BAA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADBDB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEBFC5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#B381A3

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #ADBDB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADBDB2;

CSS Variable

--color-green-blue: #ADBDB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-blue': '#ADBDB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADBDB2] text-[#ADBDB2]

SCSS

$green-blue: #ADBDB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADBDB2?

#ADBDB2 is Green Blue, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #ADBDB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Blue?

Green Blue works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Green Blue?

Green Blue pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Green Blue?

You can download Green Blue 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 Green Blue?

The hex code is #ADBDB2. In RGB it's 173, 189, 178, and in HSL it's 139°, 11%, 71%.

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