GREENS

Bleached Cypress

#B2CBBE

RGB 178, 203, 190 · HSL 149°, 19%, 75% · CMYK 12, 0, 6, 20

Bleached Cypress is #B2CBBE in HEX — rgb(178, 203, 190), hsl(149°, 19%, 75%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 6%, 20%).

Bleached Cypress pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 149°, 19%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B2CBBE

RGB178, 203, 190

HSL149°, 19%, 75%

HSV149°, 12%, 80%

CMYK12, 0, 6, 20

Decimal11717566

CSS RGBrgb(178, 203, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(149, 19%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Bridal 632

ΔE 1.2 · #B0CCBE

Dulux

Tyrol S25C2

ΔE 1.3 · #B3CDBE

Sherwin-Williams

Aloe SW6464

ΔE 2 · #ACCABC

Vista Paint

Uninhibited C-699

ΔE 2.1 · #B5D0C5

Valspar

Tranquil Bay 5004-5B

ΔE 2.4 · #AEC5B6

PPG

Pine Whisper 1134-4

ΔE 2.5 · #B3C6B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Cottege Green historic-cottege-green

ΔE 2.5 · #A9C7BB

Behr

Weathered Moss N380-3

ΔE 2.9 · #B8C9BD

Dunn-Edwards

Steamy Spring DE5709

ΔE 3.3 · #B1CFC7

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 4 · #A6CABF

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.2 · #B3C3B9

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 4.7 · #BCC8BC

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 4.8 · #C0CDC2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.3 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.5 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#B2CBBE

#CBB3C0

Analogous

#B4CBB3

#B2CBBE

#B3CBCB

Triadic

#B2CBBE

#BFB3CB

#CBBFB3

Split-Complementary

#B2CBBE

#CBB3CB

#CBB3B4

Tetradic

#B2CBBE

#B3B4CB

#CBB3C0

#CBCBB3

Monochromatic

#5D8972

#86AC98

#B2CBBE

#E1EAE5

#F0F5F2

Rectangle

#B2CBBE

#B3C0CB

#CBB3C0

#CBBFB3

Compound

#B2CBBE

#B3CBCB

#CBB3C0

#CBB3B4

Variations

Lighter

#C2D6CC

#D3DFD9

#E6ECE9

Darker

#85AD98

#537F68

#304B3D

Saturation

#BCC3BF

#B3CBBF

#99E5BE

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2CBBE

#C3C2BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2CBBE

#C7C7C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2CBBE

#B4C9C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bleached Cypress 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

#C5C5AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2CBBE

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2CACE

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.

#BA8BA3

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: #B2CBBE;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2CBBE;

CSS Variable

--color-bleached-cypress: #B2CBBE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bleached-cypress': '#B2CBBE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2CBBE] text-[#B2CBBE]

SCSS

$bleached-cypress: #B2CBBE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2CBBE?

#B2CBBE is Bleached Cypress, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B2CBBE warm or cool?

Bleached Cypress reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bleached Cypress?

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

What colors pair well with Bleached Cypress?

Bleached Cypress 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 Bleached Cypress?

You can download Bleached Cypress 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 Bleached Cypress?

The hex code is #B2CBBE. In RGB it's 178, 203, 190, and in HSL it's 149°, 19%, 75%.

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