GREENS

Frosted Fir

#B4D5BD

RGB 180, 213, 189 · HSL 136°, 28%, 77% · CMYK 15, 0, 11, 16

Frosted Fir is #B4D5BD in HEX — rgb(180, 213, 189), hsl(136°, 28%, 77%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 11%, 16%).

Frosted Fir pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 136°, 28%, 77%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B4D5BD

RGB180, 213, 189

HSL136°, 28%, 77%

HSV136°, 15%, 84%

CMYK15, 0, 11, 16

Decimal11851197

CSS RGBrgb(180, 213, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(136, 28%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 0.9 · #B7D7BF

Dulux

Ginninderra S24E2

ΔE 1.1 · #B3D5BF

Vista Paint

Pinetree Trail K-308

ΔE 1.2 · #B2D4BA

Kilz

Green Icing RG170-02

ΔE 2 · #B5DAC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Spring 735

ΔE 2.3 · #BBD9C3

Benjamin Moore

Etched 626

ΔE 2.4 · #B2D0BB

PPG

Sprite Twist 1226-3

ΔE 2.5 · #B9DCC3

Behr

Contemplation 700E-3

ΔE 2.9 · #BED9C2

Valspar

Green Supreme 6001-7C

ΔE 3.9 · #A7D2BA

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 4.6 · #BAE0CC

Dunn-Edwards

Glenwood Green DE5668

ΔE 4.7 · #A7D3B7

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 7.6 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 7.7 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 10.1 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 14.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#B4D5BD

#D5B4CC

Analogous

#BCD5B4

#B4D5BD

#B4D5CD

Triadic

#B4D5BD

#BDB4D5

#D5BDB4

Split-Complementary

#B4D5BD

#CDB4D5

#D5B4BC

Tetradic

#B4D5BD

#B4BCD5

#D5B4CC

#D5CDB4

Monochromatic

#569968

#83B991

#B4D5BD

#E5F0E8

#EFF6F1

Rectangle

#B4D5BD

#B4CCD5

#D5B4CC

#D5BDB4

Compound

#B4D5BD

#B4D5CD

#D5B4CC

#D5B4BC

Variations

Lighter

#C3DDCA

#D3E4D8

#E6EEE9

Darker

#80BA90

#4B8D5C

#2B5335

Saturation

#BFC9C2

#B4D5BD

#9FEAB3

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4D5BD

#CBC8BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4D5BD

#D0D0C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4D5BD

#B7D1D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Frosted Fir 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

#C6CCA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4D5BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4D1CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#BD91B1

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: #B4D5BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4D5BD;

CSS Variable

--color-frosted-fir: #B4D5BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frosted-fir': '#B4D5BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4D5BD] text-[#B4D5BD]

SCSS

$frosted-fir: #B4D5BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4D5BD?

#B4D5BD is Frosted Fir, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B4D5BD warm or cool?

Frosted Fir reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Frosted Fir?

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

What colors pair well with Frosted Fir?

Frosted Fir 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 Frosted Fir?

You can download Frosted Fir 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 Frosted Fir?

The hex code is #B4D5BD. In RGB it's 180, 213, 189, and in HSL it's 136°, 28%, 77%.

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