GREENS

Mermaid Magic

#B5DECD

RGB 181, 222, 205 · HSL 155°, 38%, 79% · CMYK 18, 0, 8, 13

Mermaid Magic is #B5DECD in HEX — rgb(181, 222, 205), hsl(155°, 38%, 79%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 8%, 13%).

Mermaid Magic pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 155°, 38%, 79%. 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#B5DECD

RGB181, 222, 205

HSL155°, 38%, 79%

HSV155°, 18%, 87%

CMYK18, 0, 8, 13

Decimal11919053

CSS RGBrgb(181, 222, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(155, 38%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mermaid Magic K-277

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Filtered Forest 706

ΔE 1.5 · #B7E1D2

Benjamin Moore

Surf 598

ΔE 1.6 · #B2DFD0

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 2 · #BAE0CC

Behr

Free Spirit MQ4-18

ΔE 2.1 · #B1DBC7

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 2.4 · #ACDAC9

Dulux

Celadon Sorbet S25E2

ΔE 2.6 · #B1DAC5

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Green DE5688

ΔE 3 · #B6E5D6

Valspar

Meadow Mist 5008-7B

ΔE 3 · #BCE2D5

PPG

Jade Spell 1228-2

ΔE 3.4 · #C1E5D5

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 5.1 · #B7D7BF

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 6.6 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 10.5 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 11 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 13.9 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#B5DECD

#DEB5C6

Analogous

#B5DEB8

#B5DECD

#B5DADE

Triadic

#B5DECD

#CDB5DE

#DECDB5

Split-Complementary

#B5DECD

#DEB5DA

#DEB8B5

Tetradic

#B5DECD

#B8B5DE

#DEB5C6

#DADEB5

Monochromatic

#4DAC85

#80C6A9

#B5DECD

#EAF6F1

#EDF7F3

Rectangle

#B5DECD

#B5C6DE

#DEB5C6

#DECDB5

Compound

#B5DECD

#B5DADE

#DEB5C6

#DEB8B5

Variations

Lighter

#C4E4D7

#D4E9E1

#E7F1ED

Darker

#7CC7A7

#409D77

#245D45

Saturation

#C3D0CA

#B5DECD

#A5EED0

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5DECD

#D0D0CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5DECD

#D8D8CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5DECD

#B8DBDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mermaid Magic 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

#C7D3B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5DECD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4D8D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#C690A7

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: #B5DECD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5DECD;

CSS Variable

--color-mermaid-magic: #B5DECD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mermaid-magic': '#B5DECD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5DECD] text-[#B5DECD]

SCSS

$mermaid-magic: #B5DECD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5DECD?

#B5DECD is Mermaid Magic, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B5DECD warm or cool?

Mermaid Magic reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mermaid Magic?

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

What colors pair well with Mermaid Magic?

Mermaid Magic 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 Mermaid Magic?

You can download Mermaid Magic 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 Mermaid Magic?

The hex code is #B5DECD. In RGB it's 181, 222, 205, and in HSL it's 155°, 38%, 79%.

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