GREENS

Aquamarine Dream

#B3C4BA

RGB 179, 196, 186 · HSL 145°, 13%, 74% · CMYK 9, 0, 5, 23

Aquamarine Dream is #B3C4BA in HEX — rgb(179, 196, 186), hsl(145°, 13%, 74%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 5%, 23%).

Aquamarine Dream pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 145°, 13%, 74%. 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#B3C4BA

RGB179, 196, 186

HSL145°, 13%, 74%

HSV145°, 9%, 77%

CMYK9, 0, 5, 23

Decimal11781306

CSS RGBrgb(179, 196, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(145, 13%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Aquamarine Dream 1135-4

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 0.5 · #B3C3B9

Dulux

Carnelian S25A2

ΔE 1 · #B0C3BA

Benjamin Moore

Pleasant 696

ΔE 1.3 · #B2C2B6

Behr

Weathered Moss N380-3

ΔE 2 · #B8C9BD

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 2 · #B6C4BD

Vista Paint

Lighthouse View C-475

ΔE 2.1 · #B7C3BB

Valspar

April Thicket 5003-3C

ΔE 2.4 · #ABBEB4

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 2.6 · #ADBDB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Resting Place 462

ΔE 2.6 · #BCC8BE

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 2.7 · #BCC8BC

Sherwin-Williams

Quietude SW6212

ΔE 3.3 · #ADBBB2

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 3.7 · #AEBCAE

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 4.7 · #B2BCB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#B3C4BA

#C5B4BE

Analogous

#B6C5B4

#B3C4BA

#B4C5C4

Triadic

#B3C4BA

#BBB4C5

#C5BBB4

Split-Complementary

#B3C4BA

#C4B4C5

#C5B4B6

Tetradic

#B3C4BA

#B4B6C5

#C5B4BE

#C5C4B4

Monochromatic

#627F6E

#89A494

#B3C4BA

#DFE7E2

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#B3C4BA

#B4BEC5

#C5B4BE

#C5BBB4

Compound

#B3C4BA

#B4C5C4

#C5B4BE

#C5B4B6

Variations

Lighter

#C3D1C9

#D3DCD6

#E6EAE7

Darker

#89A595

#597765

#33453B

Saturation

#BABFBC

#B4C5BB

#97E2B6

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3C4BA

#BEBEBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3C4BA

#C1C1BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3C4BA

#B4C2C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aquamarine Dream 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

#C6C0A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3C4BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3C5CB

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.

#B889A4

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: #B3C4BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3C4BA;

CSS Variable

--color-aquamarine-dream: #B3C4BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aquamarine-dream': '#B3C4BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3C4BA] text-[#B3C4BA]

SCSS

$aquamarine-dream: #B3C4BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3C4BA?

#B3C4BA is Aquamarine Dream, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B3C4BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aquamarine Dream?

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

What colors pair well with Aquamarine Dream?

Aquamarine Dream 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 Aquamarine Dream?

You can download Aquamarine Dream 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 Aquamarine Dream?

The hex code is #B3C4BA. In RGB it's 179, 196, 186, and in HSL it's 145°, 13%, 74%.

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