GREENS

Etched

#B2D0BB

RGB 178, 208, 187 · HSL 138°, 24%, 76% · CMYK 14, 0, 10, 18

Etched is #B2D0BB in HEX — rgb(178, 208, 187), hsl(138°, 24%, 76%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 10%, 18%).

Etched pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 138°, 24%, 76%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B2D0BB

RGB178, 208, 187

HSL138°, 24%, 76%

HSV138°, 14%, 82%

CMYK14, 0, 10, 18

Decimal11718843

CSS RGBrgb(178, 208, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(138, 24%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Etched 626

Exact match

Dulux

Pitcher S24D2

ΔE 1.1 · #B5D1BD

PPG

Taffy Twist 1132-3

ΔE 2.9 · #AAD0BA

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 2.9 · #B7D7BF

Vista Paint

Pinetree Trail K-308

ΔE 3.2 · #B2D4BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Spring 735

ΔE 3.2 · #BBD9C3

Behr

Riverdale N410-3

ΔE 3.5 · #BED8C2

Kilz

Green Countryside RG250-01

ΔE 3.6 · #A8CEB6

Dunn-Edwards

Garden Statue DE5646

ΔE 4.8 · #BFD4C4

Valspar

Green Supreme 6001-7C

ΔE 4.8 · #A7D2BA

IKEA

IKEA046 46

ΔE 5.2 · #C3DCC9

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 6.1 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 7 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 8.2 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 13.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#B2D0BB

#D0B3C8

Analogous

#B9D0B3

#B2D0BB

#B3D0CB

Triadic

#B2D0BB

#BCB3D0

#D0BCB3

Split-Complementary

#B2D0BB

#CBB3D0

#D0B3B9

Tetradic

#B2D0BB

#B3B9D0

#D0B3C8

#D0CBB3

Monochromatic

#59916A

#84B392

#B2D0BB

#E3EEE6

#EFF5F1

Rectangle

#B2D0BB

#B3C8D0

#D0B3C8

#D0BCB3

Compound

#B2D0BB

#B3D0CB

#D0B3C8

#D0B3B9

Variations

Lighter

#C2DAC9

#D3E2D7

#E6EDE8

Darker

#82B491

#4E875F

#2D4F37

Saturation

#BDC6C0

#B3D0BC

#9CE8B3

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2D0BB

#C7C5BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2D0BB

#CBCBBE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2D0BB

#B5CCCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Etched 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

#C5C9A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2D0BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2CECC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BB8EAE

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: #B2D0BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2D0BB;

CSS Variable

--color-etched: #B2D0BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'etched': '#B2D0BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2D0BB] text-[#B2D0BB]

SCSS

$etched: #B2D0BB;

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#A3CDB5 · ΔE 5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2D0BB?

#B2D0BB is Etched, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B2D0BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Etched?

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

What colors pair well with Etched?

Etched 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 Etched?

You can download Etched 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 Etched?

The hex code is #B2D0BB. In RGB it's 178, 208, 187, and in HSL it's 138°, 24%, 76%.

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