GREENS

Ring Box Blue

#B4D9D8

RGB 180, 217, 216 · HSL 178°, 33%, 78% · CMYK 17, 0, 0, 15

Ring Box Blue is #B4D9D8 in HEX — rgb(180, 217, 216), hsl(178°, 33%, 78%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 0%, 15%).

Ring Box Blue pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 33%, 78%. 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#B4D9D8

RGB180, 217, 216

HSL178°, 33%, 78%

HSV178°, 17%, 85%

CMYK17, 0, 0, 15

Decimal11852248

CSS RGBrgb(180, 217, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 33%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Outerspace C-685

ΔE 1.4 · #B4DBD8

Hallman-Lindsay

Outerspace 686

ΔE 1.4 · #B4DCDA

Dulux

Dante Peak S29C1

ΔE 1.7 · #B4D5D4

Valspar

Crystal Aqua 5006-7B

ΔE 2.1 · #AED9DA

Kilz

Sailing Water TB-53

ΔE 2.1 · #B6DEDB

Benjamin Moore

Spring 674

ΔE 2.2 · #B8D7D4

PPG

Misty Aqua 1147-3

ΔE 2.4 · #BCDBDB

Behr

Oceanic Climate N470-2

ΔE 2.6 · #BCDAD7

Sherwin-Williams

Meander Blue SW6484

ΔE 3 · #BEDBD8

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 3.2 · #BDE1DD

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 3.6 · #BFDAD7

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 4.9 · #BBDEE5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 7.4 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 10.7 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12.8 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#B4D9D8

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Analogous

#B4D9C6

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#B4C8D9

Triadic

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Split-Complementary

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#D9B4C8

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Tetradic

#B4D9D8

#C6B4D9

#D9B4B6

#C8D9B4

Monochromatic

#52A3A0

#82C0BE

#B4D9D8

#E7F3F3

#EEF6F6

Rectangle

#B4D9D8

#B4B6D9

#D9B4B6

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Compound

#B4D9D8

#B4C8D9

#D9B4B6

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Variations

Lighter

#C3E1E0

#D4E7E6

#E7F0F0

Darker

#7EC0BE

#469592

#275856

Saturation

#C1CCCC

#B4D9D8

#A2ECEA

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

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#CACDDA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

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#D3D3D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ring Box Blue 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

#C6CFBD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4D9D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4D4E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#C19193

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #B4D9D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4D9D8;

CSS Variable

--color-ring-box-blue: #B4D9D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ring-box-blue': '#B4D9D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4D9D8] text-[#B4D9D8]

SCSS

$ring-box-blue: #B4D9D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4D9D8?

#B4D9D8 is Ring Box Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B4D9D8 warm or cool?

Ring Box Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ring Box Blue?

Ring Box Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Ring Box Blue?

Ring Box Blue 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 Ring Box Blue?

You can download Ring Box Blue 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 Ring Box Blue?

The hex code is #B4D9D8. In RGB it's 180, 217, 216, and in HSL it's 178°, 33%, 78%.

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