GREENS

Pitcher

#B5D1BE

RGB 181, 209, 190 · HSL 139°, 23%, 76% · CMYK 13, 0, 9, 18

Pitcher is #B5D1BE in HEX — rgb(181, 209, 190), hsl(139°, 23%, 76%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 9%, 18%).

Pitcher pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 139°, 23%, 76%. 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#B5D1BE

RGB181, 209, 190

HSL139°, 23%, 76%

HSV139°, 13%, 82%

CMYK13, 0, 9, 18

Decimal11915710

CSS RGBrgb(181, 209, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(139, 23%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pitcher S24D2

ΔE 0.5 · #B5D1BD

Benjamin Moore

Etched 626

ΔE 1.4 · #B2D0BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Spring 735

ΔE 3.1 · #BBD9C3

Behr

Riverdale N410-3

ΔE 3.1 · #BED8C2

Dunn-Edwards

Garden Statue DE5646

ΔE 3.4 · #BFD4C4

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 3.5 · #B7D7BF

Vista Paint

Cool Spring C-734

ΔE 3.7 · #BCD9C1

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 3.8 · #B2CBBE

PPG

Malted Mint 1139-2

ΔE 4 · #BFD6C8

IKEA

IKEA046 46

ΔE 4.3 · #C3DCC9

Valspar

Tranquil Bay 5004-5B

ΔE 4.7 · #AEC5B6

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 5.8 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 6.3 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 6.9 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.9 · #CDCECD

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

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

#B5D1BE

#D0B4C7

Analogous

#B9D0B4

#B5D1BE

#B4D0CB

Triadic

#B5D1BE

#BDB4D0

#D0BDB4

Split-Complementary

#B5D1BE

#CBB4D0

#D0B4B9

Tetradic

#B5D1BE

#B4B9D0

#D0B4C7

#D0CBB4

Monochromatic

#5A906B

#85B293

#B5D1BE

#E3EDE6

#EFF5F1

Rectangle

#B5D1BE

#B4C7D0

#D0B4C7

#D0BDB4

Compound

#B5D1BE

#B4D0CB

#D0B4C7

#D0B4B9

Variations

Lighter

#C3D9CA

#D3E1D8

#E6EDE8

Darker

#83B392

#508661

#2E4E38

Saturation

#BEC6C0

#B4D0BD

#9CE7B4

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

12.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5D1BE

#C8C6C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5D1BE

#CDCDC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5D1BE

#B8CECE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pitcher 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

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How it looks under different light

#C7C9AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5D1BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4CECE

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BB8EAD

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: #B5D1BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5D1BE;

CSS Variable

--color-pitcher: #B5D1BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pitcher': '#B5D1BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5D1BE] text-[#B5D1BE]

SCSS

$pitcher: #B5D1BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5D1BE?

#B5D1BE is Pitcher, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B5D1BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pitcher?

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

What colors pair well with Pitcher?

Pitcher 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 Pitcher?

You can download Pitcher 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 Pitcher?

The hex code is #B5D1BE. In RGB it's 181, 209, 190, and in HSL it's 139°, 23%, 76%.

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