GREENS

Light Teal

#B1CCC5

RGB 177, 204, 197 · HSL 164°, 21%, 75% · CMYK 13, 0, 3, 20

Light Teal is #B1CCC5 in HEX — rgb(177, 204, 197), hsl(164°, 21%, 75%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 3%, 20%).

Light Teal pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 164°, 21%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B1CCC5

RGB177, 204, 197

HSL164°, 21%, 75%

HSV164°, 13%, 80%

CMYK13, 0, 3, 20

Decimal11652293

CSS RGBrgb(177, 204, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(164, 21%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Steamy Spring DE5709

ΔE 1.4 · #B1CFC7

Benjamin Moore

Warm 682

ΔE 1.6 · #ACC9C1

PPG

Copenhagen 1137-4

ΔE 1.6 · #ADC8C0

Dulux

Nadia S26B2

ΔE 2 · #AFC9BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Uninhibited 700

ΔE 2.3 · #B5D1C7

Behr

Rocky Mountain Sky 720E-3

ΔE 2.5 · #B3D1C7

Vista Paint

Uninhibited C-699

ΔE 2.5 · #B5D0C5

Sherwin-Williams

Watery SW6478

ΔE 2.5 · #B4CCC9

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 2.7 · #B1CBC9

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 3.3 · #B2CBBE

Valspar

Sparkling Lake 5002-3B

ΔE 3.5 · #BBCDC8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.8 · #B3C3B9

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 4.8 · #A6CDC2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 5.4 · #C0CDC2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.3 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10.5 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#B1CCC5

#CDB2B9

Analogous

#B2CDB8

#B1CCC5

#B2C6CD

Triadic

#B1CCC5

#C5B2CD

#CDC5B2

Split-Complementary

#B1CCC5

#CDB2C6

#CDB8B2

Tetradic

#B1CCC5

#B8B2CD

#CDB2B9

#C6CDB2

Monochromatic

#5B8B7E

#84AEA3

#B1CCC5

#E0EBE8

#F0F5F3

Rectangle

#B1CCC5

#B2B9CD

#CDB2B9

#CDC5B2

Compound

#B1CCC5

#B2C6CD

#CDB2B9

#CDB8B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1D7D1

#D2E0DC

#E5ECEA

Darker

#83AFA3

#518175

#2E4C44

Saturation

#BBC3C1

#B2CDC5

#99E6D1

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1CCC5

#C2C3C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1CCC5

#C8C8C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1CCC5

#B3CACA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Light Teal 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

#C4C6AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1CCC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1CBD3

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BA8B98

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: #B1CCC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1CCC5;

CSS Variable

--color-light-teal: #B1CCC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-teal': '#B1CCC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1CCC5] text-[#B1CCC5]

SCSS

$light-teal: #B1CCC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1CCC5?

#B1CCC5 is Light Teal, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B1CCC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Teal?

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

What colors pair well with Light Teal?

Light Teal 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 Light Teal?

You can download Light Teal 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 Light Teal?

The hex code is #B1CCC5. In RGB it's 177, 204, 197, and in HSL it's 164°, 21%, 75%.

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