GREENS

Grassy

#B3E2BA

RGB 179, 226, 186 · HSL 129°, 45%, 79% · CMYK 21, 0, 18, 11

Grassy is #B3E2BA in HEX — rgb(179, 226, 186), hsl(129°, 45%, 79%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 18%, 11%).

Grassy pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 129°, 45%, 79%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B3E2BA

RGB179, 226, 186

HSL129°, 45%, 79%

HSV129°, 21%, 89%

CMYK21, 0, 18, 11

Decimal11788986

CSS RGBrgb(179, 226, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(129, 45%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Grassy 570

Exact match

Behr

Ponds Edge S410-3

ΔE 0.8 · #B5E2B9

Valspar

Green Vibe 6002-7B

ΔE 3 · #B5E0BD

Dulux

Slimlime S24H2

ΔE 3.2 · #B8EBC3

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 3.2 · #B3E1B3

PPG

Lime Sorbet 1225-4

ΔE 3.3 · #BEE5BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 3.4 · #AADEB2

Vista Paint

Celtic Spring C-727

ΔE 4 · #ABDEB0

Dunn-Edwards

Mint-o-licious DE5660

ΔE 4.6 · #B6E9C8

Sherwin-Williams

Kiwi SW6737

ΔE 6.8 · #AED2B0

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 7.8 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 8.2 · #B5D1AB

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 9.2 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 14.2 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 16.4 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 17.6 · #DBDAB6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#B3E2BA

#E2B1DA

Analogous

#C2E2B1

#B3E2BA

#B1E2D1

Triadic

#B3E2BA

#B9B1E2

#E2B9B1

Split-Complementary

#B3E2BA

#D1B1E2

#E2B1C2

Tetradic

#B3E2BA

#B1C2E2

#E2B1DA

#E2D1B1

Monochromatic

#45B556

#7ACD86

#B3E2BA

#E9F7EB

#EDF8EE

Rectangle

#B3E2BA

#B1DAE2

#E2B1DA

#E2B9B1

Compound

#B3E2BA

#B1E2D1

#E2B1DA

#E2B1C2

Variations

Lighter

#C1E7C7

#D3EBD6

#E6F2E8

Darker

#75CD82

#38A648

#1F6229

Saturation

#C2D1C4

#B1E2B9

#A3F0AE

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3E2BA

#D5D0BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3E2BA

#DBDBC0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3E2BA

#B8DBDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Grassy 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

#C6D6A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3E2BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3DBCB

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.

#CB8BC2

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: #B3E2BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3E2BA;

CSS Variable

--color-grassy: #B3E2BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grassy': '#B3E2BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3E2BA] text-[#B3E2BA]

SCSS

$grassy: #B3E2BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3E2BA?

#B3E2BA is Grassy, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B3E2BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grassy?

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

What colors pair well with Grassy?

Grassy 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 Grassy?

You can download Grassy 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 Grassy?

The hex code is #B3E2BA. In RGB it's 179, 226, 186, and in HSL it's 129°, 45%, 79%.

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