GREENS

Uninhibited

#B5D0C5

RGB 181, 208, 197 · HSL 156°, 22%, 76% · CMYK 13, 0, 5, 18

Uninhibited is #B5D0C5 in HEX — rgb(181, 208, 197), hsl(156°, 22%, 76%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 5%, 18%).

Uninhibited pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 156°, 22%, 76%. 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#B5D0C5

RGB181, 208, 197

HSL156°, 22%, 76%

HSV156°, 13%, 82%

CMYK13, 0, 5, 18

Decimal11915461

CSS RGBrgb(181, 208, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(156, 22%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Uninhibited C-699

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Uninhibited 700

ΔE 0.7 · #B5D1C7

Behr

Rocky Mountain Sky 720E-3

ΔE 1.1 · #B3D1C7

Dulux

Watershed S26C2

ΔE 1.8 · #B0CEC1

Dunn-Edwards

Steamy Spring DE5709

ΔE 1.9 · #B1CFC7

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 2.1 · #B2CBBE

Benjamin Moore

Bridal 632

ΔE 2.3 · #B0CCBE

PPG

Limelight 1133-3

ΔE 3 · #BDD0C3

Valspar

Sweet Mint 5005-5B

ΔE 3.1 · #C0D4C8

Sherwin-Williams

Aloe SW6464

ΔE 3.2 · #ACCABC

IKEA

IKEA117 117

ΔE 4.2 · #A6CABF

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 4.5 · #A6CDC2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 4.9 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5.5 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.9 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 11.6 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#B5D0C5

#CFB4BF

Analogous

#B4CFB7

#B5D0C5

#B4CDCF

Triadic

#B5D0C5

#C4B4CF

#CFC4B4

Split-Complementary

#B5D0C5

#CFB4CD

#CFB7B4

Tetradic

#B5D0C5

#B7B4CF

#CFB4BF

#CDCFB4

Monochromatic

#5B8F7A

#86B1A0

#B5D0C5

#E3EDE9

#EFF5F3

Rectangle

#B5D0C5

#B4BFCF

#CFB4BF

#CFC4B4

Compound

#B5D0C5

#B4CDCF

#CFB4BF

#CFB7B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3D9D0

#D3E1DC

#E6EDEA

Darker

#84B2A0

#518470

#2E4E41

Saturation

#BEC6C3

#B4CFC4

#9CE7C9

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5D0C5

#C7C6C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5D0C5

#CCCCC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5D0C5

#B7CECE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Uninhibited 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

#C7C9AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5D0C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4CED3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#BB8EA0

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: #B5D0C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5D0C5;

CSS Variable

--color-uninhibited: #B5D0C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'uninhibited': '#B5D0C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5D0C5] text-[#B5D0C5]

SCSS

$uninhibited: #B5D0C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5D0C5?

#B5D0C5 is Uninhibited, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B5D0C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Uninhibited?

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

What colors pair well with Uninhibited?

Uninhibited 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 Uninhibited?

You can download Uninhibited 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 Uninhibited?

The hex code is #B5D0C5. In RGB it's 181, 208, 197, and in HSL it's 156°, 22%, 76%.

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