GREENS

Glaucous Green

#B3E8C2

RGB 179, 232, 194 · HSL 137°, 54%, 81% · CMYK 23, 0, 16, 9

Glaucous Green is #B3E8C2 in HEX — rgb(179, 232, 194), hsl(137°, 54%, 81%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 16%, 9%).

Glaucous Green pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 137°, 54%, 81%. 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#B3E8C2

RGB179, 232, 194

HSL137°, 54%, 81%

HSV137°, 23%, 91%

CMYK23, 0, 16, 9

Decimal11790530

CSS RGBrgb(179, 232, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(137, 54%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Slimlime S24H2

ΔE 1.6 · #B8EBC3

Behr

Wintergreen Dream M430-3

ΔE 2.3 · #B0EBC3

Benjamin Moore

Grassy 570

ΔE 2.8 · #B3E2BA

Dunn-Edwards

Mint-o-licious DE5660

ΔE 2.8 · #B6E9C8

Valspar

Green Vibe 6002-7B

ΔE 4.3 · #B5E0BD

PPG

Lime Sorbet 1225-4

ΔE 4.7 · #BEE5BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 4.9 · #AADEB2

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 5.2 · #B3E1B3

Vista Paint

Phillip's Field K-301

ΔE 5.3 · #B0E5C9

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 8.5 · #BDECB6

Sherwin-Williams

Kiwi SW6737

ΔE 9 · #AED2B0

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 10.7 · #B5D1AB

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 11.6 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 15.2 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 16.7 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 18.9 · #84B59C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#B3E8C2

#E9B4DA

Analogous

#C0E9B4

#B3E8C2

#B4E9DD

Triadic

#B3E8C2

#C3B4E9

#E9C3B4

Split-Complementary

#B3E8C2

#DDB4E9

#E9B4C0

Tetradic

#B3E8C2

#B4C0E9

#E9B4DA

#E9DDB4

Monochromatic

#3FC665

#79D794

#B3E8C2

#EBF9EF

Rectangle

#B3E8C2

#B4DAE9

#E9B4DA

#E9C3B4

Compound

#B3E8C2

#B4E9DD

#E9B4DA

#E9B4C0

Variations

Lighter

#C3EDCF

#D5EFDC

#E8F4EB

Darker

#72D88F

#2EB554

#196B30

Saturation

#C7D6CB

#B4E9C3

#A9F4BE

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3E8C2

#D9D4C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3E8C2

#E0E0C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3E8C2

#B9E2E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Glaucous Green 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

#C6DBAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3E8C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3E0D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEA

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.

#D48BBF

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #B3E8C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3E8C2;

CSS Variable

--color-glaucous-green: #B3E8C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glaucous-green': '#B3E8C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3E8C2] text-[#B3E8C2]

SCSS

$glaucous-green: #B3E8C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3E8C2?

#B3E8C2 is Glaucous Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B3E8C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glaucous Green?

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

What colors pair well with Glaucous Green?

Glaucous Green 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 Glaucous Green?

You can download Glaucous Green 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 Glaucous Green?

The hex code is #B3E8C2. In RGB it's 179, 232, 194, and in HSL it's 137°, 54%, 81%.

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