GREENS

Marina Isle

#B1C8BF

RGB 177, 200, 191 · HSL 157°, 17%, 74% · CMYK 12, 0, 4, 22

Marina Isle is #B1C8BF in HEX — rgb(177, 200, 191), hsl(157°, 17%, 74%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 4%, 22%).

Marina Isle pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 157°, 17%, 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#B1C8BF

RGB177, 200, 191

HSL157°, 17%, 74%

HSV157°, 12%, 78%

CMYK12, 0, 4, 22

Decimal11651263

CSS RGBrgb(177, 200, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(157, 17%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Crystal Oasis 1138-3

ΔE 0.7 · #AFC7BF

Dulux

Nadia S26B2

ΔE 1.2 · #AFC9BF

Benjamin Moore

Warm 682

ΔE 2.1 · #ACC9C1

Vista Paint

Sea Dreams K-860

ΔE 2.3 · #B1C6C1

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 2.4 · #B2CBBE

Behr

Weathered Moss N380-3

ΔE 2.7 · #B8C9BD

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2.8 · #B3C3B9

Sherwin-Williams

Hazel SW6471

ΔE 2.9 · #A8C1B7

Dunn-Edwards

Steamy Spring DE5709

ΔE 3.2 · #B1CFC7

Hallman-Lindsay

Cottege Green historic-cottege-green

ΔE 3.2 · #A9C7BB

Valspar

Tranquil Bay 5004-5B

ΔE 3.5 · #AEC5B6

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 4 · #B1CBC9

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 4.2 · #BCC8BC

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 4.4 · #ADBDB2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.9 · #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

#B1C8BF

#C8B1BA

Analogous

#B1C8B4

#B1C8BF

#B1C5C8

Triadic

#B1C8BF

#BFB1C8

#C8BFB1

Split-Complementary

#B1C8BF

#C8B1C5

#C8B4B1

Tetradic

#B1C8BF

#B4B1C8

#C8B1BA

#C5C8B1

Monochromatic

#5D8375

#85A89B

#B1C8BF

#DEE8E4

#F0F4F3

Rectangle

#B1C8BF

#B1BAC8

#C8B1BA

#C8BFB1

Compound

#B1C8BF

#B1C5C8

#C8B1BA

#C8B4B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1D3CC

#D1DDD9

#E5EBE8

Darker

#84AA9B

#547B6C

#31483F

Saturation

#B9C0BD

#B1C8BF

#96E3C6

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1C8BF

#C0C0C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1C8BF

#C4C4C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1C8BF

#B3C6C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Marina Isle 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

#C4C3AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1C8BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1C8CF

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.

#B8899B

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: #B1C8BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1C8BF;

CSS Variable

--color-marina-isle: #B1C8BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marina-isle': '#B1C8BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1C8BF] text-[#B1C8BF]

SCSS

$marina-isle: #B1C8BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1C8BF?

#B1C8BF is Marina Isle, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B1C8BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marina Isle?

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

What colors pair well with Marina Isle?

Marina Isle 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 Marina Isle?

You can download Marina Isle 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 Marina Isle?

The hex code is #B1C8BF. In RGB it's 177, 200, 191, and in HSL it's 157°, 17%, 74%.

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