GREENS

Fair Aqua

#B4E1D8

RGB 180, 225, 216 · HSL 168°, 43%, 79% · CMYK 20, 0, 4, 12

Fair Aqua is #B4E1D8 in HEX — rgb(180, 225, 216), hsl(168°, 43%, 79%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 4%, 12%).

Fair Aqua pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 168°, 43%, 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#B4E1D8

RGB180, 225, 216

HSL168°, 43%, 79%

HSV168°, 20%, 88%

CMYK20, 0, 4, 12

Decimal11854296

CSS RGBrgb(180, 225, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 43%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Maritime 667

ΔE 1.6 · #B3DED7

Dunn-Edwards

Jaded Clouds DE5702

ΔE 1.8 · #AEDDD3

Valspar

Aqua Glow 5007-9B

ΔE 2.1 · #ADDCD2

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 2.3 · #BBE1D7

Dulux

Ice Cap Green S27F1

ΔE 2.5 · #B9E7DB

Hallman-Lindsay

Barely Aqua 692

ΔE 2.8 · #BAE9E0

Vista Paint

Irish Lass K-261

ΔE 2.8 · #ADDBCF

PPG

Serendipity 1230-2

ΔE 3 · #BDE1D8

Kilz

Vintage Aqua RG180-02

ΔE 3.2 · #B7DFDB

Behr

Spring Storm S450-3

ΔE 3.3 · #A9E0D8

Sherwin-Williams

Waterfall SW6750

ΔE 3.6 · #C0E3DA

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 4.2 · #BDE1DD

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 11.6 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 12.7 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.1 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#B4E1D8

#E0B2BC

Analogous

#B2E0C0

#B4E1D8

#B2D3E0

Triadic

#B4E1D8

#D7B2E0

#E0D7B2

Split-Complementary

#B4E1D8

#E0B2D3

#E0C0B2

Tetradic

#B4E1D8

#C0B2E0

#E0B2BC

#D3E0B2

Monochromatic

#47B39D

#7CCBBB

#B4E1D8

#E9F6F4

#EDF8F6

Rectangle

#B4E1D8

#B2BCE0

#E0B2BC

#E0D7B2

Compound

#B4E1D8

#B2D3E0

#E0B2BC

#E0C0B2

Variations

Lighter

#C2E7DF

#D3EBE6

#E7F2F0

Darker

#77CCBB

#3AA38E

#216054

Saturation

#C3D0CE

#B2E0D7

#A3F0E0

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4E1D8

#D1D2DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4E1D8

#DADAD9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4E1D8

#B6DFDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fair Aqua 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

#C6D5BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4E1D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4DAE1

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.

#CA8D99

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: #B4E1D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4E1D8;

CSS Variable

--color-fair-aqua: #B4E1D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fair-aqua': '#B4E1D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4E1D8] text-[#B4E1D8]

SCSS

$fair-aqua: #B4E1D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4E1D8?

#B4E1D8 is Fair Aqua, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B4E1D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fair Aqua?

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

What colors pair well with Fair Aqua?

Fair Aqua 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 Fair Aqua?

You can download Fair Aqua 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 Fair Aqua?

The hex code is #B4E1D8. In RGB it's 180, 225, 216, and in HSL it's 168°, 43%, 79%.

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