GREENS

IKEA044

#B5D1AB

RGB 181, 209, 171 · HSL 104°, 29%, 75% · CMYK 13, 0, 18, 18

IKEA044 is #B5D1AB in HEX — rgb(181, 209, 171), hsl(104°, 29%, 75%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 18%, 18%).

IKEA044 pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 104°, 29%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B5D1AB

RGB181, 209, 171

HSL104°, 29%, 75%

HSV104°, 18%, 82%

CMYK13, 0, 18, 18

Decimal11915691

CSS RGBrgb(181, 209, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(104, 29%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA044 44

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Flower Stem DE5605

ΔE 1.9 · #B5D5B0

Dulux

Spring Green S22E3

ΔE 2 · #AFCCA5

Behr

Urban Nature S380-3

ΔE 2.4 · #BAD0A8

Vista Paint

Quiet Kiwi K-339

ΔE 2.4 · #B8CFAC

Kilz

Wild Lettuce RG240-01

ΔE 2.4 · #B2CDAB

PPG

Bleached Spruce 1223-4

ΔE 2.5 · #BAD7AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Garland Pine 757

ΔE 2.7 · #B9CFA6

Sherwin-Williams

Jardin SW6723

ΔE 3.4 · #BDD0AB

Benjamin Moore

AC-adia 2034-50

ΔE 3.5 · #AFD3B1

Valspar

Jaded Lime 5008-5B

ΔE 4.2 · #C0DAB8

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 5.5 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 10 · #9AB68E

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 10.3 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 13.1 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 18 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#B5D1AB

#C8ADD2

Analogous

#C9D2AD

#B5D1AB

#ADD2B5

Triadic

#B5D1AB

#ADB7D2

#D2ADB7

Split-Complementary

#B5D1AB

#B5ADD2

#D2ADC9

Tetradic

#B5D1AB

#ADC9D2

#C8ADD2

#D2B5AD

Monochromatic

#639451

#8BB77B

#B5D1AB

#E2EDDE

#F1F6EF

Rectangle

#B5D1AB

#ADD2C8

#C8ADD2

#D2ADB7

Compound

#B5D1AB

#ADD2B5

#C8ADD2

#D2ADC9

Variations

Lighter

#C5DBBD

#D4E2CF

#E7EDE4

Darker

#8BB87A

#5A8B48

#345229

Saturation

#BDC5BA

#B7D2AD

#ACE896

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5D1AB

#CBC5AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5D1AB

#CDCDB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5D1AB

#B9CBCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

IKEA044 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

#C7C99B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5D1AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4CEC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#AD8BBA

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: #B5D1AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5D1AB;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea044: #B5D1AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea044': '#B5D1AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5D1AB] text-[#B5D1AB]

SCSS

$ikea044: #B5D1AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5D1AB?

#B5D1AB is IKEA044, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B5D1AB warm or cool?

IKEA044 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA044?

IKEA044 works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with IKEA044?

IKEA044 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 IKEA044?

You can download IKEA044 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 IKEA044?

The hex code is #B5D1AB. In RGB it's 181, 209, 171, and in HSL it's 104°, 29%, 75%.

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