GREENS

Biscayne

#B0E5D5

RGB 176, 229, 213 · HSL 162°, 50%, 79% · CMYK 23, 0, 7, 10

Biscayne is #B0E5D5 in HEX — rgb(176, 229, 213), hsl(162°, 50%, 79%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 7%, 10%).

Biscayne pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 50%, 79%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B0E5D5

RGB176, 229, 213

HSL162°, 50%, 79%

HSV162°, 23%, 90%

CMYK23, 0, 7, 10

Decimal11593173

CSS RGBrgb(176, 229, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 50%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Biscayne 604

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Green DE5688

ΔE 2.1 · #B6E5D6

Valspar

Aquatic Mist 5008-9B

ΔE 2.4 · #ADE6DA

Behr

Malaysian Mist S440-2

ΔE 2.6 · #B9EBD9

Dulux

Gentle Giant S27G1

ΔE 2.7 · #B3EBDE

Vista Paint

Jardin Jewel K-269

ΔE 3.1 · #A8E7D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Mediterranean Mist 713

ΔE 3.4 · #BCE9D6

PPG

Wintergreen Mint 1229-2

ΔE 3.7 · #BDE8D8

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 4.1 · #ACDAC9

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 5.2 · #BAE0CC

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 5.5 · #ADE8E2

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 6.2 · #A1D4C8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.9 · #84C3BE

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 14.1 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 15 · #C0CDC2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 19.5 · #87C8D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#B0E5D5

#E4AFBF

Analogous

#AFE4B9

#B0E5D5

#AFDAE4

Triadic

#B0E5D5

#D4AFE4

#E4D4AF

Split-Complementary

#B0E5D5

#E4AFDA

#E4B9AF

Tetradic

#B0E5D5

#B9AFE4

#E4AFBF

#DAE4AF

Monochromatic

#3EBB96

#75D1B6

#B0E5D5

#E8F7F3

#ECF9F5

Rectangle

#B0E5D5

#AFBFE4

#E4AFBF

#E4D4AF

Compound

#B0E5D5

#AFDAE4

#E4AFBF

#E4B9AF

Variations

Lighter

#BFEADD

#D1EDE4

#E6F3EF

Darker

#70D2B5

#32AC87

#1B664F

Saturation

#C1D1CD

#AFE4D4

#A1F2DA

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0E5D5

#D3D3D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0E5D5

#DDDDD7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0E5D5

#B4E2E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Biscayne 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

#C3D8BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0E5D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1DDDF

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#CF889D

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: #B0E5D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0E5D5;

CSS Variable

--color-biscayne: #B0E5D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'biscayne': '#B0E5D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0E5D5] text-[#B0E5D5]

SCSS

$biscayne: #B0E5D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0E5D5?

#B0E5D5 is Biscayne, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B0E5D5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Biscayne?

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

What colors pair well with Biscayne?

Biscayne 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 Biscayne?

You can download Biscayne 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 Biscayne?

The hex code is #B0E5D5. In RGB it's 176, 229, 213, and in HSL it's 162°, 50%, 79%.

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