GREENS

Apple Martini

#B3E1B3

RGB 179, 225, 179 · HSL 120°, 43%, 79% · CMYK 20, 0, 20, 12

Apple Martini is #B3E1B3 in HEX — rgb(179, 225, 179), hsl(120°, 43%, 79%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 20%, 12%).

Apple Martini pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 120°, 43%, 79%. 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#B3E1B3

RGB179, 225, 179

HSL120°, 43%, 79%

HSV120°, 20%, 88%

CMYK20, 0, 20, 12

Decimal11788723

CSS RGBrgb(179, 225, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 43%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

Exact match

Vista Paint

Celtic Spring C-727

ΔE 2.2 · #ABDEB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 2.6 · #AADEB2

Behr

Ponds Edge S410-3

ΔE 2.7 · #B5E2B9

Benjamin Moore

Lotus 571

ΔE 3 · #AADFB4

Dulux

Fizz S23G3

ΔE 3.2 · #B2DAAA

PPG

Almost Aloe 1224-5

ΔE 4.4 · #BFE5B1

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 5.4 · #BDECB6

Valspar

Green Vibe 6002-7B

ΔE 5.9 · #B5E0BD

Dunn-Edwards

Jealousy DE5598

ΔE 6.9 · #B0DFA4

Sherwin-Williams

Kiwi SW6737

ΔE 8.4 · #AED2B0

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 8.7 · #B5D1AB

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 9.3 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 11.6 · #B9D696

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 16.2 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 18 · #DBDAB6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#B3E1B3

#E0B2E0

Analogous

#C9E0B2

#B3E1B3

#B2E0C9

Triadic

#B3E1B3

#B2B2E0

#E0B2B2

Split-Complementary

#B3E1B3

#C9B2E0

#E0B2C9

Tetradic

#B3E1B3

#B2C9E0

#E0B2E0

#E0C9B2

Monochromatic

#47B347

#7CCB7C

#B3E1B3

#E9F6E9

#EDF8ED

Rectangle

#B3E1B3

#B2E0E0

#E0B2E0

#E0B2B2

Compound

#B3E1B3

#B2E0C9

#E0B2E0

#E0B2C9

Variations

Lighter

#C2E7C2

#D3EBD3

#E7F2E7

Darker

#77CC77

#3AA33A

#216021

Saturation

#C3D0C3

#B2E0B2

#A3F0A3

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3E1B3

#D5CFB5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3E1B3

#DADABA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3E1B3

#B9DADC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Apple Martini 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

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How it looks under different light

#C6D5A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3E1B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3DAC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#CA8DCA

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: #B3E1B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3E1B3;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-martini: #B3E1B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-martini': '#B3E1B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3E1B3] text-[#B3E1B3]

SCSS

$apple-martini: #B3E1B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3E1B3?

#B3E1B3 is Apple Martini, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B3E1B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Martini?

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

What colors pair well with Apple Martini?

Apple Martini 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 Apple Martini?

You can download Apple Martini 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 Apple Martini?

The hex code is #B3E1B3. In RGB it's 179, 225, 179, and in HSL it's 120°, 43%, 79%.

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