GREENS

Aqua Bay

#B5DFC9

RGB 181, 223, 201 · HSL 149°, 40%, 79% · CMYK 19, 0, 10, 13

Aqua Bay is #B5DFC9 in HEX — rgb(181, 223, 201), hsl(149°, 40%, 79%), cmyk(19%, 0%, 10%, 13%).

Aqua Bay pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 149°, 40%, 79%. 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#B5DFC9

RGB181, 223, 201

HSL149°, 40%, 79%

HSV149°, 19%, 87%

CMYK19, 0, 10, 13

Decimal11919305

CSS RGBrgb(181, 223, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(149, 40%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Free Spirit MQ4-18

ΔE 1.7 · #B1DBC7

Dulux

Celadon Sorbet S25E2

ΔE 1.8 · #B1DAC5

Benjamin Moore

St. 584

ΔE 1.9 · #B6E3CF

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 1.9 · #BAE0CC

Kilz

Green Icing RG170-02

ΔE 2.4 · #B5DAC2

Vista Paint

Mermaid Magic K-277

ΔE 2.7 · #B5DECD

PPG

Dinner Mint 17-30

ΔE 2.8 · #BCE7D1

Valspar

Beach Blanket 6002-9B

ΔE 3.4 · #B9E8D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Filtered Forest 706

ΔE 3.8 · #B7E1D2

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 4.1 · #B7D7BF

Dunn-Edwards

Mother Nature DE5625

ΔE 4.2 · #BDE1C4

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 8.4 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 10.3 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 12.5 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 15.2 · #84C3BE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 18.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#B5DFC9

#DFB4CA

Analogous

#B5DFB4

#B5DFC9

#B4DFDE

Triadic

#B5DFC9

#C9B4DF

#DFC9B4

Split-Complementary

#B5DFC9

#DEB4DF

#DFB4B5

Tetradic

#B5DFC9

#B4B5DF

#DFB4CA

#DFDEB4

Monochromatic

#4BAF7B

#7EC8A2

#B5DFC9

#EAF6EF

#EDF7F2

Rectangle

#B5DFC9

#B4CADF

#DFB4CA

#DFC9B4

Compound

#B5DFC9

#B4DFDE

#DFB4CA

#DFB4B5

Variations

Lighter

#C3E5D4

#D4EADF

#E7F2EC

Darker

#7AC9A0

#3EA06D

#235E3F

Saturation

#C3D0C9

#B4DFC9

#A4EFC8

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5DFC9

#D2D0CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5DFC9

#D9D9CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5DFC9

#B9DBDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Aqua Bay 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

#C7D4B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5DFC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4D9D6

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.

#C88FAC

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: #B5DFC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5DFC9;

CSS Variable

--color-aqua-bay: #B5DFC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aqua-bay': '#B5DFC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5DFC9] text-[#B5DFC9]

SCSS

$aqua-bay: #B5DFC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5DFC9?

#B5DFC9 is Aqua Bay, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B5DFC9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aqua Bay?

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

What colors pair well with Aqua Bay?

Aqua Bay 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 Aqua Bay?

You can download Aqua Bay 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 Aqua Bay?

The hex code is #B5DFC9. In RGB it's 181, 223, 201, and in HSL it's 149°, 40%, 79%.

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