GREENS

China

#B4DCDF

RGB 180, 220, 223 · HSL 184°, 40%, 79% · CMYK 19, 1, 0, 13

China is #B4DCDF in HEX — rgb(180, 220, 223), hsl(184°, 40%, 79%), cmyk(19%, 1%, 0%, 13%).

China pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 184°, 40%, 79%. 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#B4DCDF

RGB180, 220, 223

HSL184°, 40%, 79%

HSV184°, 19%, 87%

CMYK19, 1, 0, 13

Decimal11853023

CSS RGBrgb(180, 220, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 40%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

China 2052-60

Exact match

Dulux

Tenzing Half S32D1H

ΔE 1.1 · #B3DCE1

Behr

Sonata 530E-3

ΔE 1.7 · #B8E0E1

Valspar

Crystal Aqua 5006-7B

ΔE 2 · #AED9DA

Kilz

Drop Of Teal RF200-02

ΔE 2.3 · #B5D8DD

Vista Paint

Aegean Accent K-213

ΔE 2.6 · #BCDEDE

Sherwin-Williams

Quench Blue SW6785

ΔE 2.7 · #B4E0E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Outerspace 686

ΔE 2.7 · #B4DCDA

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 3 · #BBDEE5

PPG

Misty Aqua 1147-3

ΔE 3.2 · #BCDBDB

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 3.9 · #B6DCE6

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 4.2 · #BDE1DD

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8.1 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 12.2 · #DDE8E2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 12.5 · #87C8D7

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 13.7 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#B4DCDF

#DFB7B4

Analogous

#B4DFCC

#B4DCDF

#B4C7DF

Triadic

#B4DCDF

#DFB4DC

#DCDFB4

Split-Complementary

#B4DCDF

#DFB4C7

#DFCCB4

Tetradic

#B4DCDF

#CCB4DF

#DFB7B4

#C7DFB4

Monochromatic

#4BA8AF

#7EC3C8

#B4DCDF

#EAF5F6

#EDF7F7

Rectangle

#B4DCDF

#B7B4DF

#DFB7B4

#DCDFB4

Compound

#B4DCDF

#B4C7DF

#DFB7B4

#DFCCB4

Variations

Lighter

#C3E3E5

#D4E8EA

#E7F1F2

Darker

#7AC3C9

#3E99A0

#235A5E

Saturation

#C3CFD0

#B4DCDF

#A4EAEF

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4DCDF

#CCD0E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4DCDF

#D6D6DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4DCDF

#B5DCDA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

China 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

#C6D2C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4DCDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4D7E7

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.

#C8938F

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: #B4DCDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4DCDF;

CSS Variable

--color-china: #B4DCDF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'china': '#B4DCDF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4DCDF] text-[#B4DCDF]

SCSS

$china: #B4DCDF;

Similar Colors

China Blue

#B3DBDE · ΔE 0.4

Seabrook

#B7DFE2 · ΔE 1.1

Skyscraper

#B7DFE5 · ΔE 2.0

Picture Perfect

#B9DCE1 · ΔE 2.1

Tear Drop Blue

#B8DAE0 · ΔE 2.6

Dolphin's Cove

#BCDDDD · ΔE 2.8

Blue Diamond

#B6E2E1 · ΔE 3.1

Spring Rain

#ACD3D7 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4DCDF?

#B4DCDF is China, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B4DCDF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with China?

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

What colors pair well with China?

China 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 China?

You can download China 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 China?

The hex code is #B4DCDF. In RGB it's 180, 220, 223, and in HSL it's 184°, 40%, 79%.

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