GREENS

Carnelian

#B0C3BA

RGB 176, 195, 186 · HSL 152°, 14%, 73% · CMYK 10, 0, 5, 24

Carnelian is #B0C3BA in HEX — rgb(176, 195, 186), hsl(152°, 14%, 73%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 5%, 24%).

Carnelian pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 152°, 14%, 73%. 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#B0C3BA

RGB176, 195, 186

HSL152°, 14%, 73%

HSV152°, 10%, 76%

CMYK10, 0, 5, 24

Decimal11584442

CSS RGBrgb(176, 195, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(152, 14%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Carnelian S25A2

Exact match

PPG

Aquamarine Dream 1135-4

ΔE 1 · #B3C4BA

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 1.2 · #B3C3B9

Benjamin Moore

Catalina 703

ΔE 1.7 · #ABBFB5

Valspar

April Thicket 5003-3C

ΔE 1.9 · #ABBEB4

Vista Paint

Dreaming of the Day C-469

ΔE 2.2 · #ABC2BC

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 2.3 · #B6C4BD

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 2.5 · #ADBDB2

Behr

Urban Putty BNC-06

ΔE 2.5 · #ADC0B3

Sherwin-Williams

Hazel SW6471

ΔE 2.5 · #A8C1B7

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreaming Of The Day 470

ΔE 3 · #ABC1BD

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 3.7 · #BCC8BC

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 3.9 · #B2CBBE

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 4.6 · #B2BCB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#B0C3BA

#C4B1BA

Analogous

#B1C4B1

#B0C3BA

#B1C3C4

Triadic

#B0C3BA

#BBB1C4

#C4BBB1

Split-Complementary

#B0C3BA

#C4B1C3

#C4B1B1

Tetradic

#B0C3BA

#B1B1C4

#C4B1BA

#C3C4B1

Monochromatic

#5E7D6F

#85A395

#B0C3BA

#DCE5E1

#F0F4F2

Rectangle

#B0C3BA

#B1BAC4

#C4B1BA

#C4BBB1

Compound

#B0C3BA

#B1C3C4

#C4B1BA

#C4B1B1

Variations

Lighter

#C0D0C8

#D1DBD6

#E5E9E7

Darker

#85A596

#577667

#32453C

Saturation

#B7BDBA

#B1C4BB

#93E1BD

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0C3BA

#BDBCBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0C3BA

#C0C0BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0C3BA

#B1C1C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Carnelian 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

#C3BFA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0C3BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1C4CB

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.

#B6869D

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: #B0C3BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0C3BA;

CSS Variable

--color-carnelian: #B0C3BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carnelian': '#B0C3BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0C3BA] text-[#B0C3BA]

SCSS

$carnelian: #B0C3BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0C3BA?

#B0C3BA is Carnelian, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B0C3BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carnelian?

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

What colors pair well with Carnelian?

Carnelian 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 Carnelian?

You can download Carnelian 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 Carnelian?

The hex code is #B0C3BA. In RGB it's 176, 195, 186, and in HSL it's 152°, 14%, 73%.

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