GREENS

Hearth Frost

#B2C4BB

RGB 178, 196, 187 · HSL 150°, 13%, 73% · CMYK 9, 0, 5, 23

Hearth Frost is #B2C4BB in HEX — rgb(178, 196, 187), hsl(150°, 13%, 73%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 5%, 23%).

Hearth Frost pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 150°, 13%, 73%. 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#B2C4BB

RGB178, 196, 187

HSL150°, 13%, 73%

HSV150°, 9%, 77%

CMYK9, 0, 5, 23

Decimal11715771

CSS RGBrgb(178, 196, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 13%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Carnelian S25A2

ΔE 0.6 · #B0C3BA

PPG

Aquamarine Dream 1135-4

ΔE 0.6 · #B3C4BA

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 0.9 · #B3C3B9

Benjamin Moore

Sylvan CSP-740

ΔE 1.8 · #B8C7BF

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 1.9 · #B6C4BD

Vista Paint

Lighthouse View C-475

ΔE 2.2 · #B7C3BB

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

ΔE 2.3 · #BAC9C0

Valspar

April Thicket 5003-3C

ΔE 2.4 · #ABBEB4

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 2.8 · #ADBDB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Resting Place 462

ΔE 2.9 · #BCC8BE

Sherwin-Williams

Hazel SW6471

ΔE 3 · #A8C1B7

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 3.2 · #BCC8BC

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 3.8 · #B2CBBE

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 4.6 · #B2BCB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#B2C4BB

#C3B1BA

Analogous

#B1C3B1

#B2C4BB

#B1C3C3

Triadic

#B2C4BB

#BAB1C3

#C3BAB1

Split-Complementary

#B2C4BB

#C3B1C3

#C3B1B1

Tetradic

#B2C4BB

#B1B1C3

#C3B1BA

#C3C3B1

Monochromatic

#5F7C6E

#86A294

#B2C4BB

#DCE4E0

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#B2C4BB

#B1BAC3

#C3B1BA

#C3BAB1

Compound

#B2C4BB

#B1C3C3

#C3B1BA

#C3B1B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1CFC8

#D1DAD6

#E5E9E7

Darker

#86A395

#587566

#33443C

Saturation

#B7BDBA

#B1C3BA

#93E1BA

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2C4BB

#BEBDBC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2C4BB

#C1C1BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2C4BB

#B3C2C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Hearth Frost 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

#C5C0A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2C4BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2C5CC

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.

#B6869E

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: #B2C4BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2C4BB;

CSS Variable

--color-hearth-frost: #B2C4BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hearth-frost': '#B2C4BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2C4BB] text-[#B2C4BB]

SCSS

$hearth-frost: #B2C4BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2C4BB?

#B2C4BB is Hearth Frost, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B2C4BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hearth Frost?

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

What colors pair well with Hearth Frost?

Hearth Frost 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 Hearth Frost?

You can download Hearth Frost 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 Hearth Frost?

The hex code is #B2C4BB. In RGB it's 178, 196, 187, and in HSL it's 150°, 13%, 73%.

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