GREENS

Surf Spray

#B4C8C2

RGB 180, 200, 194 · HSL 162°, 15%, 75% · CMYK 10, 0, 3, 22

Surf Spray is #B4C8C2 in HEX — rgb(180, 200, 194), hsl(162°, 15%, 75%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 3%, 22%).

Surf Spray pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 15%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. 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#B4C8C2

RGB180, 200, 194

HSL162°, 15%, 75%

HSV162°, 10%, 78%

CMYK10, 0, 3, 22

Decimal11847874

CSS RGBrgb(180, 200, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 15%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sea Dreams K-860

ΔE 1 · #B1C6C1

PPG

Sea Sprite 1143-3

ΔE 1.5 · #B7CCC7

Benjamin Moore

Heavenly 709

ΔE 1.9 · #B8CDC8

Dulux

Little Dipper S27A2

ΔE 2.1 · #ADC6C0

Dunn-Edwards

Blustery Wind DE6304

ΔE 2.2 · #B6C5C1

Valspar

Sparkling Lake 5002-3B

ΔE 2.2 · #BBCDC8

Sherwin-Williams

Watery SW6478

ΔE 2.4 · #B4CCC9

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

ΔE 2.4 · #BAC9C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Dreaming Of The Day 470

ΔE 2.9 · #ABC1BD

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3 · #B1CBC9

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 3 · #B3C3B9

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 4.2 · #B2CBBE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 4.2 · #C0CDC2

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 4.2 · #BCC8BC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B4C8C2

#C9B6BB

Analogous

#B6C9BA

#B4C8C2

#B6C5C9

Triadic

#B4C8C2

#C3B6C9

#C9C3B6

Split-Complementary

#B4C8C2

#C9B6C5

#C9BAB6

Tetradic

#B4C8C2

#BAB6C9

#C9B6BB

#C5C9B6

Monochromatic

#62847A

#8AA89F

#B4C8C2

#E2E9E7

#F0F4F3

Rectangle

#B4C8C2

#B6BBC9

#C9B6BB

#C9C3B6

Compound

#B4C8C2

#B6C5C9

#C9B6BB

#C9BAB6

Variations

Lighter

#C4D4CF

#D4DEDB

#E6EBEA

Darker

#89A99F

#587B70

#334841

Saturation

#BCC2C0

#B6C9C3

#9BE4CE

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

11.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4C8C2

#C1C1C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4C8C2

#C5C5C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4C8C2

#B5C7C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Surf Spray 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

#C6C3AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4C8C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4C8D1

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.

#BA8B99

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: #B4C8C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4C8C2;

CSS Variable

--color-surf-spray: #B4C8C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'surf-spray': '#B4C8C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4C8C2] text-[#B4C8C2]

SCSS

$surf-spray: #B4C8C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4C8C2?

#B4C8C2 is Surf Spray, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B4C8C2 warm or cool?

Surf Spray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Surf Spray?

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

What colors pair well with Surf Spray?

Surf Spray 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 Surf Spray?

You can download Surf Spray 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 Surf Spray?

The hex code is #B4C8C2. In RGB it's 180, 200, 194, and in HSL it's 162°, 15%, 75%.

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