GREENS

Green Icing

#B5DAC2

RGB 181, 218, 194 · HSL 141°, 33%, 78% · CMYK 17, 0, 11, 15

Green Icing is #B5DAC2 in HEX — rgb(181, 218, 194), hsl(141°, 33%, 78%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 11%, 15%).

Green Icing pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 141°, 33%, 78%. 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#B5DAC2

RGB181, 218, 194

HSL141°, 33%, 78%

HSV141°, 17%, 85%

CMYK17, 0, 11, 15

Decimal11918018

CSS RGBrgb(181, 218, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(141, 33%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Green Icing RG170-02

Exact match

PPG

Sprite Twist 1226-3

ΔE 1.2 · #B9DCC3

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 1.9 · #B7D7BF

Dulux

Celadon Sorbet S25E2

ΔE 2 · #B1DAC5

Behr

Mountain Falls N420-2

ΔE 2.2 · #BDDEC6

Vista Paint

Pinetree Trail K-308

ΔE 2.5 · #B2D4BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Spring 735

ΔE 2.7 · #BBD9C3

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 3.1 · #BAE0CC

Dunn-Edwards

Mother Nature DE5625

ΔE 3.5 · #BDE1C4

Valspar

Green Supreme 6001-7C

ΔE 3.9 · #A7D2BA

Benjamin Moore

Etched 626

ΔE 4.2 · #B2D0BB

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 8.1 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 9 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 11.4 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 15.1 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#B5DAC2

#D9B4CC

Analogous

#BAD9B4

#B5DAC2

#B4D9D4

Triadic

#B5DAC2

#C1B4D9

#D9C1B4

Split-Complementary

#B5DAC2

#D4B4D9

#D9B4BA

Tetradic

#B5DAC2

#B4BAD9

#D9B4CC

#D9D4B4

Monochromatic

#52A36E

#82C097

#B5DAC2

#E7F3EB

#EEF6F1

Rectangle

#B5DAC2

#B4CCD9

#D9B4CC

#D9C1B4

Compound

#B5DAC2

#B4D9D4

#D9B4CC

#D9B4BA

Variations

Lighter

#C3E1CE

#D4E7DB

#E7F0EA

Darker

#7EC095

#469561

#275838

Saturation

#C1CCC5

#B4D9C1

#A2ECBC

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5DAC2

#CFCCC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5DAC2

#D4D4C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5DAC2

#B8D6D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Icing 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

#C7D0AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5DAC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4D5D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEA

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.

#C191B0

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: #B5DAC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5DAC2;

CSS Variable

--color-green-icing: #B5DAC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-icing': '#B5DAC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5DAC2] text-[#B5DAC2]

SCSS

$green-icing: #B5DAC2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5DAC2?

#B5DAC2 is Green Icing, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B5DAC2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Icing?

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

What colors pair well with Green Icing?

Green Icing 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 Green Icing?

You can download Green Icing 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 Green Icing?

The hex code is #B5DAC2. In RGB it's 181, 218, 194, and in HSL it's 141°, 33%, 78%.

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