GREENS

Essex Blue

#B2E4EC

RGB 178, 228, 236 · HSL 188°, 60%, 81% · CMYK 25, 3, 0, 7

Essex Blue is #B2E4EC in HEX — rgb(178, 228, 236), hsl(188°, 60%, 81%), cmyk(25%, 3%, 0%, 7%).

Essex Blue pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 60%, 81%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B2E4EC

RGB178, 228, 236

HSL188°, 60%, 81%

HSV188°, 25%, 93%

CMYK25, 3, 0, 7

Decimal11724012

CSS RGBrgb(178, 228, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 60%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Essex Blue S500-2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Escape DE5750

ΔE 0.7 · #B4E5EC

Benjamin Moore

Serenity 2055-60

ΔE 0.9 · #AFE2EB

Dulux

Blue Limewash Quarter S33H1Q

ΔE 1.7 · #B2E3EE

Sherwin-Williams

Quench Blue SW6785

ΔE 2.1 · #B4E0E7

Valspar

Angelic Blue 5003-9B

ΔE 3.2 · #B3DFEB

Kilz

Blues Tunes RF220-01

ΔE 3.2 · #B6E5E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Kyoto 657

ΔE 4.1 · #BEE3EA

PPG

Seascape Green 1233-4

ΔE 4.2 · #B5E4E4

Vista Paint

Bright Vision K-190

ΔE 4.4 · #BFE3E9

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 4.5 · #B6DCE6

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 6.7 · #CAE9EE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 11.4 · #A1C5C8

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12 · #87C8D7

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 14.8 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 15.5 · #84C3BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#B2E4EC

#ECB9B1

Analogous

#B1ECD6

#B2E4EC

#B1C7EC

Triadic

#B2E4EC

#ECB1E4

#E4ECB1

Split-Complementary

#B2E4EC

#ECB1C7

#ECD6B1

Tetradic

#B2E4EC

#D6B1EC

#ECB9B1

#C7ECB1

Monochromatic

#37B9CD

#74CEDC

#B2E4EC

#EBF8FA

Rectangle

#B2E4EC

#B9B1EC

#ECB9B1

#E4ECB1

Compound

#B2E4EC

#B1C7EC

#ECB9B1

#ECD6B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1E9EF

#D3EDF1

#E7F3F5

Darker

#6DCFDE

#27A9BD

#146470

Saturation

#C6D5D7

#B1E4EC

#A8EBF5

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2E4EC

#CFD6EE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2E4EC

#DDDDEB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2E4EC

#B3E4E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Essex 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

#C5D8CC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2E4EC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2DDF0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8ECED

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.

#D89287

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #B2E4EC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2E4EC;

CSS Variable

--color-essex-blue: #B2E4EC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'essex-blue': '#B2E4EC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2E4EC] text-[#B2E4EC]

SCSS

$essex-blue: #B2E4EC;

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#B0DAE3 · ΔE 4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2E4EC?

#B2E4EC is Essex Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B2E4EC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Essex Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Essex Blue?

Essex 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 Essex Blue?

You can download Essex 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 Essex Blue?

The hex code is #B2E4EC. In RGB it's 178, 228, 236, and in HSL it's 188°, 60%, 81%.

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