GREENS

Flower Stem

#B5D5B0

RGB 181, 213, 176 · HSL 112°, 31%, 76% · CMYK 15, 0, 17, 16

Flower Stem is #B5D5B0 in HEX — rgb(181, 213, 176), hsl(112°, 31%, 76%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 17%, 16%).

Flower Stem pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 112°, 31%, 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#B5D5B0

RGB181, 213, 176

HSL112°, 31%, 76%

HSV112°, 17%, 84%

CMYK15, 0, 17, 16

Decimal11916720

CSS RGBrgb(181, 213, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(112, 31%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Flower Stem DE5605

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 1.9 · #B5D1AB

Benjamin Moore

AC-adia 2034-50

ΔE 2.3 · #AFD3B1

PPG

Bleached Spruce 1223-4

ΔE 2.4 · #BAD7AE

Sherwin-Williams

Kiwi SW6737

ΔE 2.4 · #AED2B0

Kilz

Calming Sensation RG210-02

ΔE 2.6 · #ADCEAA

Behr

Jojoba N390-3

ΔE 2.8 · #ACCEA9

Hallman-Lindsay

Coral Springs historic-coral-springs

ΔE 3.1 · #ABD1AF

Dulux

Soft Lumen S23F2

ΔE 3.4 · #BFDDBA

Valspar

Jaded Lime 5008-5B

ΔE 3.6 · #C0DAB8

Vista Paint

Quiet Kiwi K-339

ΔE 3.7 · #B8CFAC

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 5.8 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 10.9 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 11.8 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 12.1 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 18.9 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#B5D5B0

#D0AFD5

Analogous

#C7D5AF

#B5D5B0

#AFD5BD

Triadic

#B5D5B0

#AFB4D5

#D5AFB4

Split-Complementary

#B5D5B0

#BDAFD5

#D5AFC7

Tetradic

#B5D5B0

#AFC7D5

#D0AFD5

#D5BDAF

Monochromatic

#5B9A51

#85BA7D

#B5D5B0

#E3EFE1

#EFF6EE

Rectangle

#B5D5B0

#AFD5D0

#D0AFD5

#D5AFB4

Compound

#B5D5B0

#AFD5BD

#D0AFD5

#D5AFC7

Variations

Lighter

#C3DDBF

#D3E4D1

#E6EEE5

Darker

#83BC7B

#508F46

#2E5428

Saturation

#BEC7BC

#B4D5AF

#A4EA9A

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5D5B0

#CDC8B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5D5B0

#D0D0B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5D5B0

#B9CFD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Flower Stem 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

#C7CC9F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5D5B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4D1C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#B68DBD

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: #B5D5B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5D5B0;

CSS Variable

--color-flower-stem: #B5D5B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flower-stem': '#B5D5B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5D5B0] text-[#B5D5B0]

SCSS

$flower-stem: #B5D5B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5D5B0?

#B5D5B0 is Flower Stem, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B5D5B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flower Stem?

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

What colors pair well with Flower Stem?

Flower Stem 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 Flower Stem?

You can download Flower Stem 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 Flower Stem?

The hex code is #B5D5B0. In RGB it's 181, 213, 176, and in HSL it's 112°, 31%, 76%.

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