GREENS

Chlorophyll Cream

#B3D6C3

RGB 179, 214, 195 · HSL 147°, 30%, 77% · CMYK 16, 0, 9, 16

Chlorophyll Cream is #B3D6C3 in HEX — rgb(179, 214, 195), hsl(147°, 30%, 77%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 9%, 16%).

Chlorophyll Cream pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 147°, 30%, 77%. 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#B3D6C3

RGB179, 214, 195

HSL147°, 30%, 77%

HSV147°, 16%, 84%

CMYK16, 0, 9, 16

Decimal11785923

CSS RGBrgb(179, 214, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(147, 30%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Chlorophyll Cream S25D2

ΔE 0.5 · #B3D6C2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Spring 735

ΔE 2.6 · #BBD9C3

Benjamin Moore

Etched 626

ΔE 2.7 · #B2D0BB

Behr

Free Spirit MQ4-18

ΔE 2.7 · #B1DBC7

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 2.8 · #B7D7BF

Kilz

Green Icing RG170-02

ΔE 3 · #B5DAC2

PPG

Taffy Twist 1132-3

ΔE 3.2 · #AAD0BA

Vista Paint

Mermaid Magic K-277

ΔE 3.3 · #B5DECD

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 3.5 · #BAE0CC

Valspar

Green Supreme 6001-7C

ΔE 4.5 · #A7D2BA

Dunn-Edwards

Garden Statue DE5646

ΔE 5.2 · #BFD4C4

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 5.4 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 8.3 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 9.1 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.8 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#B3D6C3

#D6B3C6

Analogous

#B5D6B3

#B3D6C3

#B3D6D4

Triadic

#B3D6C3

#C3B3D6

#D6C3B3

Split-Complementary

#B3D6C3

#D4B3D6

#D6B3B5

Tetradic

#B3D6C3

#B3B5D6

#D6B3C6

#D6D4B3

Monochromatic

#549C74

#81BB9B

#B3D6C3

#E4F1EA

#EEF6F2

Rectangle

#B3D6C3

#B3C6D6

#D6B3C6

#D6C3B3

Compound

#B3D6C3

#B3D6D4

#D6B3C6

#D6B3B5

Variations

Lighter

#C2DECF

#D3E5DB

#E6EFEA

Darker

#7EBC9A

#489068

#29553D

Saturation

#BFCAC4

#B3D6C3

#9EEAC1

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3D6C3

#CBC9C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3D6C3

#D1D1C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3D6C3

#B6D2D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Chlorophyll Cream 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

#C6CDAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3D6C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3D2D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#BD90A9

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: #B3D6C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3D6C3;

CSS Variable

--color-chlorophyll-cream: #B3D6C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chlorophyll-cream': '#B3D6C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3D6C3] text-[#B3D6C3]

SCSS

$chlorophyll-cream: #B3D6C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3D6C3?

#B3D6C3 is Chlorophyll Cream, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B3D6C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chlorophyll Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Chlorophyll Cream?

Chlorophyll Cream 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 Chlorophyll Cream?

You can download Chlorophyll Cream 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 Chlorophyll Cream?

The hex code is #B3D6C3. In RGB it's 179, 214, 195, and in HSL it's 147°, 30%, 77%.

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