GREENS

Mint Gala

#B1D9C4

RGB 177, 217, 196 · HSL 149°, 34%, 77% · CMYK 18, 0, 10, 15

Mint Gala is #B1D9C4 in HEX — rgb(177, 217, 196), hsl(149°, 34%, 77%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 10%, 15%).

Mint Gala pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 149°, 34%, 77%. 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#B1D9C4

RGB177, 217, 196

HSL149°, 34%, 77%

HSV149°, 18%, 85%

CMYK18, 0, 10, 15

Decimal11655620

CSS RGBrgb(177, 217, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(149, 34%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Celadon Sorbet S25E2

ΔE 0.4 · #B1DAC5

Behr

Free Spirit MQ4-18

ΔE 1 · #B1DBC7

Kilz

Green Icing RG170-02

ΔE 1.9 · #B5DAC2

Vista Paint

Garden Greenery K-292

ΔE 2.5 · #A9D6BF

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 2.8 · #BAE0CC

PPG

Sprite Twist 1226-3

ΔE 2.9 · #B9DCC3

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 3.1 · #B7D7BF

Valspar

Green Supreme 6001-7C

ΔE 3.5 · #A7D2BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Spring 735

ΔE 3.5 · #BBD9C3

Benjamin Moore

St. 584

ΔE 3.7 · #B6E3CF

Dunn-Edwards

Glenwood Green DE5668

ΔE 4.9 · #A7D3B7

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 6.6 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 9.8 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 11.2 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.8 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B1D9C4

#D8B0C5

Analogous

#B1D8B0

#B1D9C4

#B0D8D8

Triadic

#B1D9C4

#C4B0D8

#D8C4B0

Split-Complementary

#B1D9C4

#D8B0D8

#D8B0B1

Tetradic

#B1D9C4

#B0B1D8

#D8B0C5

#D8D8B0

Monochromatic

#4FA176

#7DBF9D

#B1D9C4

#E4F2EA

#EEF7F2

Rectangle

#B1D9C4

#B0C5D8

#D8B0C5

#D8C4B0

Compound

#B1D9C4

#B0D8D8

#D8B0C5

#D8B0B1

Variations

Lighter

#C0E0D0

#D2E6DB

#E6EFEA

Darker

#7AC09C

#44946B

#26573E

Saturation

#BECAC4

#B0D8C4

#9DECC3

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1D9C4

#CCCBC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1D9C4

#D3D3C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1D9C4

#B4D5D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mint Gala 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

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How it looks under different light

#C4CFAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1D9C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1D4D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#C08DA8

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: #B1D9C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1D9C4;

CSS Variable

--color-mint-gala: #B1D9C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mint-gala': '#B1D9C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1D9C4] text-[#B1D9C4]

SCSS

$mint-gala: #B1D9C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1D9C4?

#B1D9C4 is Mint Gala, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B1D9C4 warm or cool?

Mint Gala reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mint Gala?

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

What colors pair well with Mint Gala?

Mint Gala 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 Mint Gala?

You can download Mint Gala 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 Mint Gala?

The hex code is #B1D9C4. In RGB it's 177, 217, 196, and in HSL it's 149°, 34%, 77%.

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