GREENS

Pocket Lint

#B5D5D7

RGB 181, 213, 215 · HSL 184°, 30%, 78% · CMYK 16, 1, 0, 16

Pocket Lint is #B5D5D7 in HEX — rgb(181, 213, 215), hsl(184°, 30%, 78%), cmyk(16%, 1%, 0%, 16%).

Pocket Lint pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 184°, 30%, 78%. 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#B5D5D7

RGB181, 213, 215

HSL184°, 30%, 78%

HSV184°, 16%, 84%

CMYK16, 1, 0, 16

Decimal11916759

CSS RGBrgb(181, 213, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 30%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aqua Mist Half S30B1H

ΔE 0.7 · #B5D6D7

Sherwin-Williams

Jetstream SW6492

ΔE 1.7 · #B0D2D6

Vista Paint

Monet Magic C-664

ΔE 1.8 · #BBD9DC

Behr

Flowing Breeze N480-2

ΔE 2 · #BBD8DC

Kilz

Drop Of Teal RF200-02

ΔE 2 · #B5D8DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Monet Magic 665

ΔE 2.2 · #BBDADE

PPG

Misty Aqua 1147-3

ΔE 2.4 · #BCDBDB

Benjamin Moore

Spring 723

ΔE 2.5 · #ADD4D8

Valspar

Harbor Mist 5003-7A

ΔE 2.7 · #BADBE0

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 3.6 · #BFDAD7

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 3.8 · #BBD0D2

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 4.2 · #BBDEE5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 6.2 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 9.8 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.8 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 11.1 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#B5D5D7

#D8B8B6

Analogous

#B6D8C9

#B5D5D7

#B6C5D8

Triadic

#B5D5D7

#D8B6D5

#D5D8B6

Split-Complementary

#B5D5D7

#D8B6C5

#D8C9B6

Tetradic

#B5D5D7

#C9B6D8

#D8B8B6

#C5D8B6

Monochromatic

#569A9F

#84B9BD

#B5D5D7

#E8F2F3

#EEF6F6

Rectangle

#B5D5D7

#B8B6D8

#D8B8B6

#D5D8B6

Compound

#B5D5D7

#B6C5D8

#D8B8B6

#D8C9B6

Variations

Lighter

#C5DEE0

#D5E5E6

#E7EFEF

Darker

#81B9BD

#498D91

#2A5356

Saturation

#C2CBCC

#B6D5D8

#A2E7EB

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5D5D7

#C8CBD8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5D5D7

#D0D0D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5D5D7

#B6D5D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pocket Lint 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

#C7CCBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5D5D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4D1E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BF9693

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #B5D5D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5D5D7;

CSS Variable

--color-pocket-lint: #B5D5D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pocket-lint': '#B5D5D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5D5D7] text-[#B5D5D7]

SCSS

$pocket-lint: #B5D5D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5D5D7?

#B5D5D7 is Pocket Lint, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B5D5D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pocket Lint?

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

What colors pair well with Pocket Lint?

Pocket Lint 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 Pocket Lint?

You can download Pocket Lint 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 Pocket Lint?

The hex code is #B5D5D7. In RGB it's 181, 213, 215, and in HSL it's 184°, 30%, 78%.

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