GREENS

Clinical Soft Blue

#B2CFD3

RGB 178, 207, 211 · HSL 187°, 27%, 76% · CMYK 16, 2, 0, 17

Clinical Soft Blue is #B2CFD3 in HEX — rgb(178, 207, 211), hsl(187°, 27%, 76%), cmyk(16%, 2%, 0%, 17%).

Clinical Soft Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 27%, 76%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B2CFD3

RGB178, 207, 211

HSL187°, 27%, 76%

HSV187°, 16%, 83%

CMYK16, 2, 0, 17

Decimal11718611

CSS RGBrgb(178, 207, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 27%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dewpoint S32A1

ΔE 0.4 · #B2CED2

Sherwin-Williams

Jetstream SW6492

ΔE 1.8 · #B0D2D6

Behr

Skyline Steel 750E-3

ΔE 2.3 · #B9D0D5

Benjamin Moore

Intuition CSP-610

ΔE 2.4 · #B8CFD5

Vista Paint

Hatteras Haze K-165

ΔE 2.5 · #B8D0D7

PPG

Midsummer's Dream 1151-3

ΔE 2.8 · #B4D0D9

Kilz

Chilly Morning RE240-01

ΔE 2.8 · #B8CDD2

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 3 · #BBD0D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Restful Retreat 497

ΔE 3.5 · #B1C7C9

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.6 · #B1CBC9

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Spruce DE5772

ΔE 3.7 · #ADC5C9

Valspar

Schoolboy Blue 4007-5B

ΔE 3.8 · #BCD1D9

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 4.8 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 9.2 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 10.5 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#B2CFD3

#D2B5B1

Analogous

#B1D2C6

#B2CFD3

#B1BED2

Triadic

#B2CFD3

#D2B1CE

#CED2B1

Split-Complementary

#B2CFD3

#D2B1BE

#D2C6B1

Tetradic

#B2CFD3

#C6B1D2

#D2B5B1

#BED2B1

Monochromatic

#568E95

#81B0B6

#B2CFD3

#E2EDEE

#EFF5F6

Rectangle

#B2CFD3

#B5B1D2

#D2B5B1

#CED2B1

Compound

#B2CFD3

#B1BED2

#D2B5B1

#D2C6B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1D8DB

#D2E1E3

#E6EDEE

Darker

#7FB1B7

#4B838A

#2B4D51

Saturation

#BDC6C7

#B1CED2

#9BE0E9

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2CFD3

#C3C6D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2CFD3

#CACAD2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2CFD3

#B3CFCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Clinical Soft Blue 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

#C5C8B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2CFD3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2CDDE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEC

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.

#BB938E

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: #B2CFD3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2CFD3;

CSS Variable

--color-clinical-soft-blue: #B2CFD3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clinical-soft-blue': '#B2CFD3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2CFD3] text-[#B2CFD3]

SCSS

$clinical-soft-blue: #B2CFD3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2CFD3?

#B2CFD3 is Clinical Soft Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B2CFD3 warm or cool?

Clinical Soft Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Clinical Soft Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Clinical Soft Blue?

Clinical Soft Blue 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 Clinical Soft Blue?

You can download Clinical Soft Blue 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 Clinical Soft Blue?

The hex code is #B2CFD3. In RGB it's 178, 207, 211, and in HSL it's 187°, 27%, 76%.

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