GREENS

Sea Dreams

#B1C6C1

RGB 177, 198, 193 · HSL 166°, 16%, 74% · CMYK 11, 0, 3, 22

Sea Dreams is #B1C6C1 in HEX — rgb(177, 198, 193), hsl(166°, 16%, 74%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 3%, 22%).

Sea Dreams pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 166°, 16%, 74%. 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#B1C6C1

RGB177, 198, 193

HSL166°, 16%, 74%

HSV166°, 11%, 78%

CMYK11, 0, 3, 22

Decimal11650753

CSS RGBrgb(177, 198, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(166, 16%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sea Dreams K-860

Exact match

Dulux

Little Dipper S27A2

ΔE 1.6 · #ADC6C0

Behr

Meteor Shower N450-3

ΔE 2 · #B0C8C6

PPG

Crystal Oasis 1138-3

ΔE 2 · #AFC7BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreaming Of The Day 470

ΔE 2 · #ABC1BD

Dunn-Edwards

Blustery Wind DE6304

ΔE 2.2 · #B6C5C1

Benjamin Moore

Heavenly 709

ΔE 2.5 · #B8CDC8

Sherwin-Williams

Watery SW6478

ΔE 2.5 · #B4CCC9

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 2.8 · #B1CBC9

Valspar

Sparkling Lake 5002-3B

ΔE 3 · #BBCDC8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 3.3 · #B3C3B9

Kilz

Bell Bottoms RF240-02

ΔE 3.9 · #A6C1C1

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 4.8 · #ADBDB2

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 5 · #BCC8BC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#B1C6C1

#C7B2B7

Analogous

#B2C7B8

#B1C6C1

#B2C2C7

Triadic

#B1C6C1

#C2B2C7

#C7C2B2

Split-Complementary

#B1C6C1

#C7B2C2

#C7B8B2

Tetradic

#B1C6C1

#B8B2C7

#C7B2B7

#C2C7B2

Monochromatic

#5E827A

#86A79F

#B1C6C1

#DEE7E5

#F0F4F3

Rectangle

#B1C6C1

#B2B7C7

#C7B2B7

#C7C2B2

Compound

#B1C6C1

#B2C2C7

#C7B2B7

#C7B8B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1D2CE

#D2DDDA

#E5EAE9

Darker

#85A8A0

#567A72

#314742

Saturation

#BAC0BE

#B2C7C2

#96E3D1

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1C6C1

#BEBFC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1C6C1

#C3C3C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1C6C1

#B2C5C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sea Dreams 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

#C4C1AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1C6C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1C6D0

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.

#B88994

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: #B1C6C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1C6C1;

CSS Variable

--color-sea-dreams: #B1C6C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sea-dreams': '#B1C6C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1C6C1] text-[#B1C6C1]

SCSS

$sea-dreams: #B1C6C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1C6C1?

#B1C6C1 is Sea Dreams, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B1C6C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sea Dreams?

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

What colors pair well with Sea Dreams?

Sea Dreams 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 Sea Dreams?

You can download Sea Dreams 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 Sea Dreams?

The hex code is #B1C6C1. In RGB it's 177, 198, 193, and in HSL it's 166°, 16%, 74%.

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