GREENS

Seascape Green

#B5E4E4

RGB 181, 228, 228 · HSL 180°, 47%, 80% · CMYK 21, 0, 0, 11

Seascape Green is #B5E4E4 in HEX — rgb(181, 228, 228), hsl(180°, 47%, 80%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 0%, 11%).

Seascape Green pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 47%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B5E4E4

RGB181, 228, 228

HSL180°, 47%, 80%

HSV180°, 21%, 89%

CMYK21, 0, 0, 11

Decimal11920612

CSS RGBrgb(181, 228, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 47%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Seascape Green 1233-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Blue 736

ΔE 1.1 · #B7E3E2

Kilz

Blues Tunes RF220-01

ΔE 1.1 · #B6E5E7

Behr

Gentle Sea S470-2

ΔE 1.6 · #B1E1DF

Valspar

Frosty 5006-9B

ΔE 1.7 · #B5E5E2

Dulux

Karma Half S29H1H

ΔE 2 · #BCE7E8

Dunn-Edwards

Soaring Sky DE5736

ΔE 2 · #B9E5E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Luxor Blue 678

ΔE 2.9 · #BDE9E5

Vista Paint

Swim Team K-206

ΔE 3 · #BFE5E5

Sherwin-Williams

Spa SW6765

ΔE 3.7 · #A7DCDC

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 4 · #BDE1DD

IKEA

IKEA048 48

ΔE 5.6 · #C2E4EA

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 11 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 12.8 · #DDE8E2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 14 · #87C8D7

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 14.3 · #84C3BE

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#B5E4E4

#E4B4B4

Analogous

#B4E4CC

#B5E4E4

#B4CCE4

Triadic

#B5E4E4

#E4B4E4

#E4E4B4

Split-Complementary

#B5E4E4

#E4B4CC

#E4CCB4

Tetradic

#B5E4E4

#CCB4E4

#E4B4B4

#CCE4B4

Monochromatic

#44BBBB

#7CD0D0

#B5E4E4

#ECF8F8

Rectangle

#B5E4E4

#B4B4E4

#E4B4B4

#E4E4B4

Compound

#B5E4E4

#B4CCE4

#E4B4B4

#E4CCB4

Variations

Lighter

#C3E9E9

#D4EDED

#E7F3F3

Darker

#76D1D1

#36AAAA

#1E6565

Saturation

#C5D3D3

#B4E4E4

#A7F1F1

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5E4E4

#D1D6E6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5E4E4

#DDDDE4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5E4E4

#B7E3E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Seascape Green 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

#C7D8C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5E4E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4DDEA

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.

#CE8D8D

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: #B5E4E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5E4E4;

CSS Variable

--color-seascape-green: #B5E4E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'seascape-green': '#B5E4E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5E4E4] text-[#B5E4E4]

SCSS

$seascape-green: #B5E4E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5E4E4?

#B5E4E4 is Seascape Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B5E4E4 warm or cool?

Seascape Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Seascape Green?

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

What colors pair well with Seascape Green?

Seascape Green 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 Seascape Green?

You can download Seascape Green 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 Seascape Green?

The hex code is #B5E4E4. In RGB it's 181, 228, 228, and in HSL it's 180°, 47%, 80%.

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