NEUTRALS

Median Green

#B8C4B8

RGB 184, 196, 184 · HSL 120°, 9%, 75% · CMYK 6, 0, 6, 23

Median Green is #B8C4B8 in HEX — rgb(184, 196, 184), hsl(120°, 9%, 75%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 6%, 23%).

Median Green pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 9%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#B8C4B8

RGB184, 196, 184

HSL120°, 9%, 75%

HSV120°, 6%, 77%

CMYK6, 0, 6, 23

Decimal12108984

CSS RGBrgb(184, 196, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 9%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mossa S24A2

ΔE 1.1 · #B4C2B6

Benjamin Moore

Woodland 459

ΔE 1.4 · #B4C3B6

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 1.5 · #BCC8BC

Vista Paint

Rain Mist K-869

ΔE 1.6 · #BDC8BC

PPG

Niagara Mist 10-30

ΔE 1.7 · #BCC8BA

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 1.9 · #B3C3B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Resting Place 462

ΔE 1.9 · #BCC8BE

Behr

Recycled Glass MQ6-18

ΔE 2 · #B4BFB5

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 2.3 · #B9C3B3

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 2.5 · #BEC5B6

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 2.9 · #C1CBC0

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 3.2 · #ADBDB2

Sherwin-Williams

Comfort Gray SW6205

ΔE 3.4 · #BEC3BB

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 4 · #B6BBAD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B8C4B8

#C5BAC5

Analogous

#BFC5BA

#B8C4B8

#BAC5BF

Triadic

#B8C4B8

#BABAC5

#C5BABA

Split-Complementary

#B8C4B8

#BFBAC5

#C5BABF

Tetradic

#B8C4B8

#BABFC5

#C5BAC5

#C5BFBA

Monochromatic

#687D68

#90A290

#B8C4B8

#E3E8E3

#F1F3F1

Rectangle

#B8C4B8

#BAC5C5

#C5BAC5

#C5BABA

Compound

#B8C4B8

#BAC5BF

#C5BAC5

#C5BABF

Variations

Lighter

#C7D1C7

#D6DCD6

#E7EAE7

Darker

#8FA38F

#5F745F

#374437

Saturation

#BEC1BE

#BAC5BA

#9DE29D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8C4B8

#C1BFB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8C4B8

#C2C2BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8C4B8

#B9C2C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Median Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#C9C0A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8C4B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7C5C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BA8BBA

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #B8C4B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8C4B8;

CSS Variable

--color-median-green: #B8C4B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'median-green': '#B8C4B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8C4B8] text-[#B8C4B8]

SCSS

$median-green: #B8C4B8;

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#BFC6BB · ΔE 2.2

Sylvan Mist

#B7C6BE · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8C4B8?

#B8C4B8 is Median Green, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B8C4B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Median Green?

Median Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Median Green?

Median Green pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Median Green?

You can download Median 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 Median Green?

The hex code is #B8C4B8. In RGB it's 184, 196, 184, and in HSL it's 120°, 9%, 75%.

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