GREENS

Subtle Green

#B5CBBB

RGB 181, 203, 187 · HSL 136°, 17%, 75% · CMYK 11, 0, 8, 20

Subtle Green is #B5CBBB in HEX — rgb(181, 203, 187), hsl(136°, 17%, 75%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 8%, 20%).

Subtle Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 136°, 17%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B5CBBB

RGB181, 203, 187

HSL136°, 17%, 75%

HSV136°, 11%, 80%

CMYK11, 0, 8, 20

Decimal11914171

CSS RGBrgb(181, 203, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(136, 17%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mint Mousse S24C2

ΔE 0.7 · #B4CCBC

Behr

Jade Tinge MQ3-49

ΔE 1.8 · #B9CABA

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 1.9 · #B2CBBE

Benjamin Moore

Bridal 632

ΔE 2.3 · #B0CCBE

Valspar

Tranquil Bay 5004-5B

ΔE 2.3 · #AEC5B6

PPG

Pine Whisper 1134-4

ΔE 2.5 · #B3C6B9

Sherwin-Williams

Aloe SW6464

ΔE 3.1 · #ACCABC

Dunn-Edwards

Garden Statue DE5646

ΔE 3.3 · #BFD4C4

Vista Paint

Uninhibited C-699

ΔE 3.5 · #B5D0C5

Hallman-Lindsay

Cottege Green historic-cottege-green

ΔE 3.9 · #A9C7BB

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 4.2 · #BCC8BC

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.5 · #B3C3B9

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 4.5 · #C0CDC2

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 5.5 · #A6CABF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#B5CBBB

#CAB4C4

Analogous

#B9CAB4

#B5CBBB

#B4CAC5

Triadic

#B5CBBB

#BAB4CA

#CABAB4

Split-Complementary

#B5CBBB

#C5B4CA

#CAB4B9

Tetradic

#B5CBBB

#B4B9CA

#CAB4C4

#CAC5B4

Monochromatic

#5F866A

#88AA91

#B5CBBB

#E1EAE3

#F0F4F1

Rectangle

#B5CBBB

#B4C4CA

#CAB4C4

#CABAB4

Compound

#B5CBBB

#B4CAC5

#CAB4C4

#CAB4B9

Variations

Lighter

#C3D5C8

#D3DED6

#E6EBE7

Darker

#87AB91

#567D60

#314938

Saturation

#BCC3BE

#B4CABA

#9AE5AE

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5CBBB

#C4C2BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5CBBB

#C7C7BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5CBBB

#B7C8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Subtle Green 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

#C7C5A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5CBBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4CACC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BA8BAD

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: #B5CBBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5CBBB;

CSS Variable

--color-subtle-green: #B5CBBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subtle-green': '#B5CBBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5CBBB] text-[#B5CBBB]

SCSS

$subtle-green: #B5CBBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5CBBB?

#B5CBBB is Subtle Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B5CBBB warm or cool?

Subtle Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Subtle Green?

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

What colors pair well with Subtle Green?

Subtle Green 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 Subtle Green?

You can download Subtle Green 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 Subtle Green?

The hex code is #B5CBBB. In RGB it's 181, 203, 187, and in HSL it's 136°, 17%, 75%.

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