GREENS

Gentle

#B2E8D5

RGB 178, 232, 213 · HSL 159°, 54%, 80% · CMYK 23, 0, 8, 9

Gentle is #B2E8D5 in HEX — rgb(178, 232, 213), hsl(159°, 54%, 80%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 8%, 9%).

Gentle pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 159°, 54%, 80%. 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#B2E8D5

RGB178, 232, 213

HSL159°, 54%, 80%

HSV159°, 23%, 91%

CMYK23, 0, 8, 9

Decimal11725013

CSS RGBrgb(178, 232, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(159, 54%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 589

Exact match

Behr

Malaysian Mist S440-2

ΔE 2 · #B9EBD9

Dulux

Salome S26H1

ΔE 2.4 · #BBEDD9

Vista Paint

Glen Haven K-285

ΔE 3.1 · #ABEAD5

Hallman-Lindsay

Mediterranean Mist 713

ΔE 3.1 · #BCE9D6

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Green DE5688

ΔE 3.2 · #B6E5D6

Valspar

Beach Blanket 6002-9B

ΔE 3.3 · #B9E8D0

PPG

Dinner Mint 17-30

ΔE 3.8 · #BCE7D1

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 5.2 · #ACDAC9

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 5.5 · #BAE0CC

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 6.9 · #ADE8E2

Sherwin-Williams

Refresh SW6751

ΔE 7.7 · #A1D4C8

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 13.9 · #D4E2C8

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 15.3 · #84C3BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 16.1 · #C0CDC2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 20.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#B2E8D5

#E8B0C4

Analogous

#B0E8B9

#B2E8D5

#B0DFE8

Triadic

#B2E8D5

#D4B0E8

#E8D4B0

Split-Complementary

#B2E8D5

#E8B0DF

#E8B9B0

Tetradic

#B2E8D5

#B9B0E8

#E8B0C4

#DFE8B0

Monochromatic

#3BC494

#76D6B4

#B2E8D5

#EBF9F4

Rectangle

#B2E8D5

#B0C4E8

#E8B0C4

#E8D4B0

Compound

#B2E8D5

#B0DFE8

#E8B0C4

#E8B9B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0ECDD

#D2EEE5

#E6F4EF

Darker

#6FD7B3

#2EB384

#196A4D

Saturation

#C4D4CE

#B0E8D4

#A5F3D8

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2E8D5

#D6D6D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2E8D5

#E0E0D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2E8D5

#B6E4E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gentle 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

#C5DBBB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2E8D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2E0DF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEB

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.

#D388A2

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 · 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 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: #B2E8D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2E8D5;

CSS Variable

--color-gentle: #B2E8D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentle': '#B2E8D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2E8D5] text-[#B2E8D5]

SCSS

$gentle: #B2E8D5;

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#BBECD6 · ΔE 2.7

St. John's Bay

#B5E2CE · ΔE 3.3

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#ABE6CD · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2E8D5?

#B2E8D5 is Gentle, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B2E8D5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gentle?

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

What colors pair well with Gentle?

Gentle 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 Gentle?

You can download Gentle 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 Gentle?

The hex code is #B2E8D5. In RGB it's 178, 232, 213, and in HSL it's 159°, 54%, 80%.

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