GREENS

Green

#B1E1E7

RGB 177, 225, 231 · HSL 187°, 53%, 80% · CMYK 23, 3, 0, 9

Green is #B1E1E7 in HEX — rgb(177, 225, 231), hsl(187°, 53%, 80%), cmyk(23%, 3%, 0%, 9%).

Green pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 53%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B1E1E7

RGB177, 225, 231

HSL187°, 53%, 80%

HSV187°, 23%, 91%

CMYK23, 3, 0, 9

Decimal11657703

CSS RGBrgb(177, 225, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 53%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Across the Bay DE5757

ΔE 0.9 · #B3E1E8

Dulux

Sky Cloud S30G1

ΔE 1.3 · #ADE0E5

Sherwin-Williams

Quench Blue SW6785

ΔE 1.4 · #B4E0E7

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2056-60

ΔE 1.5 · #B0E4EA

Behr

Essex Blue S500-2

ΔE 1.5 · #B2E4EC

Kilz

Blues Tunes RF220-01

ΔE 2.5 · #B6E5E7

PPG

Seascape Green 1233-4

ΔE 3.3 · #B5E4E4

Vista Paint

Christopher Coast K-205

ΔE 3.5 · #A7DDDF

Valspar

Angelic Blue 5003-9B

ΔE 3.6 · #B3DFEB

Hallman-Lindsay

Kyoto 657

ΔE 3.8 · #BEE3EA

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 4.1 · #B6DCE6

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 6.2 · #BDE1DD

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 10.1 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 11.7 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 14.2 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 14.4 · #84C3BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#B1E1E7

#E7B7B1

Analogous

#B1E7D2

#B1E1E7

#B1C6E7

Triadic

#B1E1E7

#E7B1E1

#E1E7B1

Split-Complementary

#B1E1E7

#E7B1C6

#E7D2B1

Tetradic

#B1E1E7

#D2B1E7

#E7B7B1

#C6E7B1

Monochromatic

#3CB3C3

#76CAD5

#B1E1E7

#EBF7F9

Rectangle

#B1E1E7

#B7B1E7

#E7B7B1

#E1E7B1

Compound

#B1E1E7

#B1C6E7

#E7B7B1

#E7D2B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1E7EC

#D3EBEE

#E7F2F4

Darker

#70CAD6

#2FA2B2

#196069

Saturation

#C4D2D4

#B1E1E7

#A5EAF3

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1E1E7

#CDD3E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1E1E7

#DADAE6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1E1E7

#B2E1DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#C4D5C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1E1E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1DAED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#D29189

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #B1E1E7;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1E1E7;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #B1E1E7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#B1E1E7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1E1E7] text-[#B1E1E7]

SCSS

$green: #B1E1E7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1E1E7?

#B1E1E7 is Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B1E1E7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #B1E1E7. In RGB it's 177, 225, 231, and in HSL it's 187°, 53%, 80%.

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