GREENS

Turquoise Grey

#B4CECF

RGB 180, 206, 207 · HSL 182°, 22%, 76% · CMYK 13, 0, 0, 19

Turquoise Grey is #B4CECF in HEX — rgb(180, 206, 207), hsl(182°, 22%, 76%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 0%, 19%).

Turquoise Grey pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 182°, 22%, 76%. 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#B4CECF

RGB180, 206, 207

HSL182°, 22%, 76%

HSV182°, 13%, 81%

CMYK13, 0, 0, 19

Decimal11849423

CSS RGBrgb(180, 206, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(182, 22%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Clear Pond PPU13-15

ΔE 0.9 · #B4CCCD

Dulux

Dewpoint S32A1

ΔE 1.7 · #B2CED2

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 2 · #B1CBC9

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 2.1 · #BBD0D2

Benjamin Moore

Gossamer 2123-40

ΔE 2.3 · #B4C9C9

Sherwin-Williams

Watery SW6478

ΔE 2.3 · #B4CCC9

Dunn-Edwards

Seaport DE5744

ΔE 2.5 · #AECAC8

Kilz

Almost Aqua TB-52

ΔE 2.5 · #BDD3D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Restful Retreat 497

ΔE 2.7 · #B1C7C9

PPG

Misty Surf 1034-4

ΔE 2.9 · #B5C8C9

Vista Paint

Restful Retreat C-496

ΔE 3 · #B1C6C7

Valspar

Destiny 5003-5B

ΔE 3.1 · #BDD6D5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 5.2 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 7.6 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.4 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#B4CECF

#CFB5B4

Analogous

#B4CFC3

#B4CECF

#B4C1CF

Triadic

#B4CECF

#CFB4CE

#CECFB4

Split-Complementary

#B4CECF

#CFB4C1

#CFC3B4

Tetradic

#B4CECF

#C3B4CF

#CFB5B4

#C1CFB4

Monochromatic

#5B8D8F

#86B0B1

#B4CECF

#E3EDED

#EFF5F5

Rectangle

#B4CECF

#B5B4CF

#CFB5B4

#CECFB4

Compound

#B4CECF

#B4C1CF

#CFB5B4

#CFC3B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3D8D9

#D3E1E1

#E6EDED

Darker

#84B1B2

#518384

#2E4D4E

Saturation

#BEC6C6

#B4CECF

#9CE5E7

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4CECF

#C3C6D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4CECF

#CACACF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4CECF

#B5CECD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Turquoise Grey 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

#C6C7B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4CECF

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4CCDB

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BB908E

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: #B4CECF;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4CECF;

CSS Variable

--color-turquoise-grey: #B4CECF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'turquoise-grey': '#B4CECF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4CECF] text-[#B4CECF]

SCSS

$turquoise-grey: #B4CECF;

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#B7CED4 · ΔE 2.9

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#B1C7CB · ΔE 3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4CECF?

#B4CECF is Turquoise Grey, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B4CECF warm or cool?

Turquoise Grey reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Turquoise Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Turquoise Grey?

Turquoise Grey 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 Turquoise Grey?

You can download Turquoise Grey 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 Turquoise Grey?

The hex code is #B4CECF. In RGB it's 180, 206, 207, and in HSL it's 182°, 22%, 76%.

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