GREENS

Clear Pond

#B4CCCD

RGB 180, 204, 205 · HSL 182°, 20%, 75% · CMYK 12, 0, 0, 20

Clear Pond is #B4CCCD in HEX — rgb(180, 204, 205), hsl(182°, 20%, 75%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 0%, 20%).

Clear Pond pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 20%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B4CCCD

RGB180, 204, 205

HSL182°, 20%, 75%

HSV182°, 12%, 80%

CMYK12, 0, 0, 20

Decimal11848909

CSS RGBrgb(180, 204, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 20%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Clear Pond PPU13-15

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Gossamer 2123-40

ΔE 1.4 · #B4C9C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Restful Retreat 497

ΔE 1.9 · #B1C7C9

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 1.9 · #B1CBC9

PPG

Misty Surf 1034-4

ΔE 2 · #B5C8C9

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 2.1 · #BBD0D2

Dulux

Dewpoint S32A1

ΔE 2.1 · #B2CED2

Sherwin-Williams

Watery SW6478

ΔE 2.1 · #B4CCC9

Vista Paint

Restful Retreat C-496

ΔE 2.2 · #B1C6C7

Dunn-Edwards

Seaport DE5744

ΔE 2.4 · #AECAC8

Kilz

Chilly Morning RE240-01

ΔE 2.5 · #B8CDD2

Valspar

Destiny 5003-5B

ΔE 3.6 · #BDD6D5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 5.3 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 7.1 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.6 · #C3C3C3

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

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

#B4CCCD

#CCB3B3

Analogous

#B3CCC0

#B4CCCD

#B3BECC

Triadic

#B4CCCD

#CCB3CB

#CBCCB3

Split-Complementary

#B4CCCD

#CCB3BE

#CCC0B3

Tetradic

#B4CCCD

#C0B3CC

#CCB3B3

#BECCB3

Monochromatic

#5C888A

#85ACAD

#B4CCCD

#E0EAEB

#F0F5F5

Rectangle

#B4CCCD

#B3B3CC

#CCB3B3

#CBCCB3

Compound

#B4CCCD

#B3BECC

#CCB3B3

#CCC0B3

Variations

Lighter

#C2D6D6

#D2DFDF

#E6ECEC

Darker

#84ADAE

#527F80

#2F4A4B

Saturation

#BBC3C3

#B3CBCC

#99E3E6

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4CCCD

#C2C4CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4CCCD

#C8C8CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4CCCD

#B5CCCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Clear Pond 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

#C6C6B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4CCCD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4CBD9

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BA8D8B

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: #B4CCCD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4CCCD;

CSS Variable

--color-clear-pond: #B4CCCD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clear-pond': '#B4CCCD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4CCCD] text-[#B4CCCD]

SCSS

$clear-pond: #B4CCCD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4CCCD?

#B4CCCD is Clear Pond, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B4CCCD warm or cool?

Clear Pond reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Clear Pond?

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

What colors pair well with Clear Pond?

Clear Pond 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 Clear Pond?

You can download Clear Pond 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 Clear Pond?

The hex code is #B4CCCD. In RGB it's 180, 204, 205, and in HSL it's 182°, 20%, 75%.

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