GREENS

Ponds Edge

#B5E2B9

RGB 181, 226, 185 · HSL 125°, 44%, 80% · CMYK 20, 0, 18, 11

Ponds Edge is #B5E2B9 in HEX — rgb(181, 226, 185), hsl(125°, 44%, 80%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 18%, 11%).

Ponds Edge pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 125°, 44%, 80%. 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#B5E2B9

RGB181, 226, 185

HSL125°, 44%, 80%

HSV125°, 20%, 89%

CMYK20, 0, 18, 11

Decimal11920057

CSS RGBrgb(181, 226, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(125, 44%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ponds Edge S410-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Grassy 570

ΔE 0.8 · #B3E2BA

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 2.7 · #B3E1B3

PPG

Lime Sorbet 1225-4

ΔE 2.8 · #BEE5BE

Valspar

Green Vibe 6002-7B

ΔE 3.3 · #B5E0BD

Dulux

Slimlime S24H2

ΔE 3.5 · #B8EBC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 3.6 · #AADEB2

Vista Paint

Celtic Spring C-727

ΔE 4 · #ABDEB0

Dunn-Edwards

Mint-o-licious DE5660

ΔE 5.1 · #B6E9C8

Sherwin-Williams

Kiwi SW6737

ΔE 6.8 · #AED2B0

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 7.3 · #BDECB6

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 7.8 · #B5D1AB

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 9.1 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 13.8 · #B9D696

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 16.9 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 17 · #DBDAB6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#B5E2B9

#E2B6DF

Analogous

#C8E2B6

#B5E2B9

#B6E2D0

Triadic

#B5E2B9

#B9B6E2

#E2B9B6

Split-Complementary

#B5E2B9

#D0B6E2

#E2B6C8

Tetradic

#B5E2B9

#B6C8E2

#E2B6DF

#E2D0B6

Monochromatic

#47B851

#7ECD85

#B5E2B9

#EDF8EE

Rectangle

#B5E2B9

#B6DFE2

#E2B6DF

#E2B9B6

Compound

#B5E2B9

#B6E2D0

#E2B6DF

#E2B6C8

Variations

Lighter

#C4E8C7

#D5ECD7

#E8F3E9

Darker

#79CE80

#3AA743

#206226

Saturation

#C5D3C6

#B6E2B9

#A7F1AD

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5E2B9

#D6D1BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5E2B9

#DBDBBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5E2B9

#BADBDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ponds Edge 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

#C7D6A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5E2B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4DBCA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECE9

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.

#CC8FC7

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: #B5E2B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5E2B9;

CSS Variable

--color-ponds-edge: #B5E2B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ponds-edge': '#B5E2B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5E2B9] text-[#B5E2B9]

SCSS

$ponds-edge: #B5E2B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5E2B9?

#B5E2B9 is Ponds Edge, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B5E2B9 warm or cool?

Ponds Edge reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ponds Edge?

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

What colors pair well with Ponds Edge?

Ponds Edge 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 Ponds Edge?

You can download Ponds Edge 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 Ponds Edge?

The hex code is #B5E2B9. In RGB it's 181, 226, 185, and in HSL it's 125°, 44%, 80%.

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