GREENS

Cool Crayon

#B0E6E3

RGB 176, 230, 227 · HSL 177°, 52%, 80% · CMYK 23, 0, 1, 10

Cool Crayon is #B0E6E3 in HEX — rgb(176, 230, 227), hsl(177°, 52%, 80%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 1%, 10%).

Cool Crayon pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 52%, 80%. 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#B0E6E3

RGB176, 230, 227

HSL177°, 52%, 80%

HSV177°, 23%, 90%

CMYK23, 0, 1, 10

Decimal11593443

CSS RGBrgb(176, 230, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 52%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cool Crayon S28G1

ΔE 1.1 · #B0E6E1

Behr

Sea Wind S480-2

ΔE 1.1 · #AEE5E4

Benjamin Moore

Jamaican 2048-60

ΔE 1.3 · #B4E9E7

Dunn-Edwards

Spearmint DE5729

ΔE 1.6 · #B1EAE8

PPG

Silent Ripple 1232-3

ΔE 1.8 · #ABE3DE

Valspar

Frosty 5006-9B

ΔE 1.9 · #B5E5E2

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 2.3 · #ADE8E2

Vista Paint

Aqua Infusion K-237

ΔE 3 · #A5E4E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Luxor Blue 678

ΔE 3.5 · #BDE9E5

Kilz

Blues Tunes RF220-01

ΔE 3.6 · #B6E5E7

Sherwin-Williams

Spa SW6765

ΔE 3.8 · #A7DCDC

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 6.1 · #BBE1D7

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 12.5 · #A1C5C8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.5 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 14.6 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 14.6 · #DDE8E2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#B0E6E3

#E7B1B4

Analogous

#B1E7C9

#B0E6E3

#B1CFE7

Triadic

#B0E6E3

#E4B1E7

#E7E4B1

Split-Complementary

#B0E6E3

#E7B1CF

#E7C9B1

Tetradic

#B0E6E3

#C9B1E7

#E7B1B4

#CFE7B1

Monochromatic

#3DC2BB

#77D4D0

#B0E6E3

#ECF9F8

Rectangle

#B0E6E3

#B1B4E7

#E7B1B4

#E7E4B1

Compound

#B0E6E3

#B1CFE7

#E7B1B4

#E7C9B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1EBE9

#D3EEED

#E7F4F3

Darker

#71D5D0

#30B0AA

#1A6864

Saturation

#C4D4D3

#B1E7E4

#A5F3EF

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0E6E3

#D2D5E5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0E6E3

#DEDEE3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0E6E3

#B2E5E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cool Crayon 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

#C3D9C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0E6E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1DEEA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

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.

#D1898D

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: #B0E6E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0E6E3;

CSS Variable

--color-cool-crayon: #B0E6E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cool-crayon': '#B0E6E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0E6E3] text-[#B0E6E3]

SCSS

$cool-crayon: #B0E6E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0E6E3?

#B0E6E3 is Cool Crayon, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B0E6E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cool Crayon?

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

What colors pair well with Cool Crayon?

Cool Crayon 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 Cool Crayon?

You can download Cool Crayon 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 Cool Crayon?

The hex code is #B0E6E3. In RGB it's 176, 230, 227, and in HSL it's 177°, 52%, 80%.

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