GREENS

Shallow Shore

#B0DEC8

RGB 176, 222, 200 · HSL 151°, 41%, 78% · CMYK 21, 0, 10, 13

Shallow Shore is #B0DEC8 in HEX — rgb(176, 222, 200), hsl(151°, 41%, 78%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 10%, 13%).

Shallow Shore pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 151°, 41%, 78%. 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#B0DEC8

RGB176, 222, 200

HSL151°, 41%, 78%

HSV151°, 21%, 87%

CMYK21, 0, 10, 13

Decimal11591368

CSS RGBrgb(176, 222, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(151, 41%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shallow Shore S25F2

ΔE 1.1 · #B0DEC6

Behr

Free Spirit MQ4-18

ΔE 1.9 · #B1DBC7

Benjamin Moore

St. 584

ΔE 2.2 · #B6E3CF

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 2.9 · #ACDAC9

Vista Paint

Garden Greenery K-292

ΔE 2.9 · #A9D6BF

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 3.2 · #BAE0CC

PPG

Dinner Mint 17-30

ΔE 3.5 · #BCE7D1

Valspar

Beach Blanket 6002-9B

ΔE 3.6 · #B9E8D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Shimmering Glade 707

ΔE 4.2 · #A3D6C5

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Green DE5688

ΔE 4.6 · #B6E5D6

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 5 · #B7D7BF

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 8.3 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 11.8 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 13.5 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 14.3 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 19.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#B0DEC8

#DEB0C6

Analogous

#B0DEB1

#B0DEC8

#B0DDDE

Triadic

#B0DEC8

#C8B0DE

#DEC8B0

Split-Complementary

#B0DEC8

#DEB0DD

#DEB1B0

Tetradic

#B0DEC8

#B1B0DE

#DEB0C6

#DDDEB0

Monochromatic

#48AD7C

#7AC7A2

#B0DEC8

#E6F4ED

#EDF7F2

Rectangle

#B0DEC8

#B0C6DE

#DEB0C6

#DEC8B0

Compound

#B0DEC8

#B0DDDE

#DEB0C6

#DEB1B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0E5D3

#D2E9DE

#E6F1EC

Darker

#76C8A0

#3C9F6F

#225E41

Saturation

#C0CEC7

#B0DEC8

#9FEEC8

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0DEC8

#CFCECA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0DEC8

#D7D7CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0DEC8

#B4DADA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Shallow Shore 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

#C3D3B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0DEC8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1D8D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#C78BA8

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 · 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 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: #B0DEC8;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0DEC8;

CSS Variable

--color-shallow-shore: #B0DEC8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shallow-shore': '#B0DEC8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0DEC8] text-[#B0DEC8]

SCSS

$shallow-shore: #B0DEC8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0DEC8?

#B0DEC8 is Shallow Shore, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B0DEC8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shallow Shore?

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

What colors pair well with Shallow Shore?

Shallow Shore 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 Shallow Shore?

You can download Shallow Shore 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 Shallow Shore?

The hex code is #B0DEC8. In RGB it's 176, 222, 200, and in HSL it's 151°, 41%, 78%.

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