GREENS

Sheer Green

#B1C69A

RGB 177, 198, 154 · HSL 89°, 28%, 69% · CMYK 11, 0, 22, 22

Sheer Green is #B1C69A in HEX — rgb(177, 198, 154), hsl(89°, 28%, 69%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 22%, 22%).

Sheer Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 89°, 28%, 69%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#B1C69A

RGB177, 198, 154

HSL89°, 28%, 69%

HSV89°, 22%, 78%

CMYK11, 0, 22, 22

Decimal11650714

CSS RGBrgb(177, 198, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(89, 28%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sheer Green S21E3

Exact match

PPG

Harmonious 1120-5

ΔE 2 · #AFC195

Sherwin-Williams

Seawashed Glass SW9034

ΔE 2.5 · #A9C095

Valspar

Good Morning 6004-5C

ΔE 2.9 · #B9C79C

Behr

Restful 400F-4

ΔE 2.9 · #B7CAA2

Benjamin Moore

Corn 542

ΔE 3.1 · #BBCEA1

Vista Paint

Garland Pine C-756

ΔE 3.3 · #B9CFA4

Hallman-Lindsay

Garland Pine 757

ΔE 3.7 · #B9CFA6

Dunn-Edwards

Praying Mantis DE5591

ΔE 4 · #A5BE8F

Kilz

Subtle Celery TB-74

ΔE 4.3 · #BFCDA3

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 4.9 · #C1D0A6

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 6.7 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 7 · #9AB68E

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 9.5 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11.6 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.8 · #D0C092

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B1C69A

#AF9AC6

Analogous

#C6C59A

#B1C69A

#9BC69A

Triadic

#B1C69A

#9AB1C6

#C69AB1

Split-Complementary

#B1C69A

#9A9BC6

#C59AC6

Tetradic

#B1C69A

#9AC6C5

#AF9AC6

#C69A9B

Monochromatic

#647F48

#8BAB69

#B1C69A

#D7E2CB

#F2F6EF

Rectangle

#B1C69A

#9AC6AF

#AF9AC6

#C69AB1

Compound

#B1C69A

#9BC69A

#AF9AC6

#C59AC6

Variations

Lighter

#C0D1AE

#D0DBC4

#E4E9DE

Darker

#8EAE6B

#627F43

#394A26

Saturation

#B0B7A9

#B1C69A

#B2E37D

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1C69A

#C3BC9C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1C69A

#C3C3A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1C69A

#B5BFC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sheer Green 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

#C4C18F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1C69A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1C6B3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#957BB0

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: #B1C69A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1C69A;

CSS Variable

--color-sheer-green: #B1C69A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sheer-green': '#B1C69A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1C69A] text-[#B1C69A]

SCSS

$sheer-green: #B1C69A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1C69A?

#B1C69A is Sheer Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B1C69A warm or cool?

Sheer Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sheer Green?

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

What colors pair well with Sheer Green?

Sheer Green 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 Sheer Green?

You can download Sheer Green 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 Sheer Green?

The hex code is #B1C69A. In RGB it's 177, 198, 154, and in HSL it's 89°, 28%, 69%.

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