GREENS

Fresh Tone

#B2C7C0

RGB 178, 199, 192 · HSL 160°, 16%, 74% · CMYK 11, 0, 4, 22

Fresh Tone is #B2C7C0 in HEX — rgb(178, 199, 192), hsl(160°, 16%, 74%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 4%, 22%).

Fresh Tone pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 160°, 16%, 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#B2C7C0

RGB178, 199, 192

HSL160°, 16%, 74%

HSV160°, 11%, 78%

CMYK11, 0, 4, 22

Decimal11716544

CSS RGBrgb(178, 199, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 16%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sea Dreams K-860

ΔE 1.1 · #B1C6C1

PPG

Crystal Oasis 1138-3

ΔE 1.2 · #AFC7BF

Dulux

Droplet S26A2

ΔE 1.5 · #AFC3BB

Benjamin Moore

Sylvan CSP-740

ΔE 2.2 · #B8C7BF

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 2.5 · #B6C4BD

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2.6 · #B3C3B9

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

ΔE 2.6 · #BAC9C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreaming Of The Day 470

ΔE 2.7 · #ABC1BD

Valspar

Sparkling Lake 5002-3B

ΔE 2.9 · #BBCDC8

Sherwin-Williams

Watery SW6478

ΔE 2.9 · #B4CCC9

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.3 · #B1CBC9

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 3.7 · #B2CBBE

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 4.2 · #BCC8BC

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 4.4 · #ADBDB2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 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

#B2C7C0

#C7B2B9

Analogous

#B2C7B6

#B2C7C0

#B2C4C7

Triadic

#B2C7C0

#C0B2C7

#C7C0B2

Split-Complementary

#B2C7C0

#C7B2C4

#C7B6B2

Tetradic

#B2C7C0

#B6B2C7

#C7B2B9

#C4C7B2

Monochromatic

#5E8276

#86A79C

#B2C7C0

#DEE7E4

#F0F4F3

Rectangle

#B2C7C0

#B2B9C7

#C7B2B9

#C7C0B2

Compound

#B2C7C0

#B2C4C7

#C7B2B9

#C7B6B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1D2CD

#D2DDD9

#E5EAE9

Darker

#85A89D

#567A6E

#314740

Saturation

#BAC0BE

#B2C7C0

#96E3CA

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2C7C0

#BFC0C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2C7C0

#C4C4C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2C7C0

#B3C6C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fresh Tone 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

#C5C2AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2C7C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2C7CF

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.

#B88999

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: #B2C7C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2C7C0;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-tone: #B2C7C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-tone': '#B2C7C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2C7C0] text-[#B2C7C0]

SCSS

$fresh-tone: #B2C7C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2C7C0?

#B2C7C0 is Fresh Tone, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B2C7C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Tone?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Tone?

Fresh Tone 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 Fresh Tone?

You can download Fresh Tone 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 Fresh Tone?

The hex code is #B2C7C0. In RGB it's 178, 199, 192, and in HSL it's 160°, 16%, 74%.

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