GREENS

Mint Mousse

#B4CCBD

RGB 180, 204, 189 · HSL 143°, 19%, 75% · CMYK 12, 0, 7, 20

Mint Mousse is #B4CCBD in HEX — rgb(180, 204, 189), hsl(143°, 19%, 75%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 7%, 20%).

Mint Mousse pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 143°, 19%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B4CCBD

RGB180, 204, 189

HSL143°, 19%, 75%

HSV143°, 12%, 80%

CMYK12, 0, 7, 20

Decimal11848893

CSS RGBrgb(180, 204, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(143, 19%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mint Mousse S24C2

ΔE 0.5 · #B4CCBC

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 1.2 · #B2CBBE

Benjamin Moore

Bridal 632

ΔE 1.5 · #B0CCBE

Sherwin-Williams

Aloe SW6464

ΔE 2.4 · #ACCABC

Behr

Jade Tinge MQ3-49

ΔE 2.5 · #B9CABA

Valspar

Tranquil Bay 5004-5B

ΔE 2.5 · #AEC5B6

Vista Paint

Uninhibited C-699

ΔE 2.7 · #B5D0C5

PPG

Pine Whisper 1134-4

ΔE 2.7 · #B3C6B9

Dunn-Edwards

Garden Statue DE5646

ΔE 3.3 · #BFD4C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Cottege Green historic-cottege-green

ΔE 3.3 · #A9C7BB

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 4.7 · #BCC8BC

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.7 · #B3C3B9

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 4.7 · #C0CDC2

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 4.8 · #A6CABF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#B4CCBD

#CBB3C2

Analogous

#B6CBB3

#B4CCBD

#B3CBC9

Triadic

#B4CCBD

#BCB3CB

#CBBCB3

Split-Complementary

#B4CCBD

#C9B3CB

#CBB3B6

Tetradic

#B4CCBD

#B3B6CB

#CBB3C2

#CBC9B3

Monochromatic

#5D896E

#86AC94

#B4CCBD

#E1EAE4

#F0F5F2

Rectangle

#B4CCBD

#B3C2CB

#CBB3C2

#CBBCB3

Compound

#B4CCBD

#B3CBC9

#CBB3C2

#CBB3B6

Variations

Lighter

#C2D6CA

#D3DFD7

#E6ECE8

Darker

#85AD94

#537F64

#304B3A

Saturation

#BCC3BE

#B3CBBC

#99E5B6

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4CCBD

#C4C3BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4CCBD

#C8C8BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4CCBD

#B6C9CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mint Mousse 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

#C6C6A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4CCBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4CBCD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#BA8BA8

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: #B4CCBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4CCBD;

CSS Variable

--color-mint-mousse: #B4CCBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mint-mousse': '#B4CCBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4CCBD] text-[#B4CCBD]

SCSS

$mint-mousse: #B4CCBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4CCBD?

#B4CCBD is Mint Mousse, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B4CCBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mint Mousse?

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

What colors pair well with Mint Mousse?

Mint Mousse 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 Mint Mousse?

You can download Mint Mousse 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 Mint Mousse?

The hex code is #B4CCBD. In RGB it's 180, 204, 189, and in HSL it's 143°, 19%, 75%.

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