GREENS

Composed

#B8C6B1

RGB 184, 198, 177 · HSL 100°, 16%, 74% · CMYK 7, 0, 11, 22

Composed is #B8C6B1 in HEX — rgb(184, 198, 177), hsl(100°, 16%, 74%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 11%, 22%).

Composed pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 100°, 16%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B8C6B1

RGB184, 198, 177

HSL100°, 16%, 74%

HSV100°, 11%, 78%

CMYK7, 0, 11, 22

Decimal12109489

CSS RGBrgb(184, 198, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 16%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Composed MQ6-45

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Desert 443

ΔE 1.4 · #BBCAB5

Valspar

Wedding Mint 5006-3B

ΔE 1.9 · #BDC8B5

Dulux

Pattipan S21B2

ΔE 1.9 · #BDC6B1

Vista Paint

Eucalyptus Leaf K-877

ΔE 2.3 · #B9CBB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Isle Of Dreams 742

ΔE 2.3 · #BCCCB5

PPG

Coastal Crush 1129-4

ΔE 2.9 · #B4C0AF

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 3.1 · #B9C3B3

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 3.8 · #C4CBB3

Sherwin-Williams

Easy Green SW6450

ΔE 4.6 · #ACC2A8

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 5 · #BCC8BC

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 5.2 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 5.5 · #C0C2B3

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 5.7 · #CCD0BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#B8C6B1

#C0B2C7

Analogous

#C4C7B2

#B8C6B1

#B2C7B6

Triadic

#B8C6B1

#B2B9C7

#C7B2B9

Split-Complementary

#B8C6B1

#B6B2C7

#C7B2C4

Tetradic

#B8C6B1

#B2C4C7

#C0B2C7

#C7B6B2

Monochromatic

#6A825E

#91A786

#B8C6B1

#E1E7DE

#F2F4F0

Rectangle

#B8C6B1

#B2C7C0

#C0B2C7

#C7B2B9

Compound

#B8C6B1

#B2C7B6

#C0B2C7

#C7B2C4

Variations

Lighter

#C7D2C1

#D5DDD2

#E7EAE5

Darker

#91A885

#627A56

#394731

Saturation

#BCC0BA

#B9C7B2

#B0E396

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8C6B1

#C3C0B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8C6B1

#C4C4B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8C6B1

#BAC3C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Composed 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

#C9C1A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8C6B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7C6C4

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.

#A889B8

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: #B8C6B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8C6B1;

CSS Variable

--color-composed: #B8C6B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'composed': '#B8C6B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8C6B1] text-[#B8C6B1]

SCSS

$composed: #B8C6B1;

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Desert Green

#BAC9B4 · ΔE 1.1

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#BEC9B7 · ΔE 2.4

Pine Forest

#AEC1AD · ΔE 2.9

Aganthus Green

#B9C0AD · ΔE 3.2

Spring Valley

#C0CBB1 · ΔE 3.4

Maid of the Mist

#BBC6B7 · ΔE 3.4

Grecian Green

#C3C7B1 · ΔE 3.9

Sagebrush

#C2C8B8 · ΔE 4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8C6B1?

#B8C6B1 is Composed, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B8C6B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Composed?

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

What colors pair well with Composed?

Composed 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 Composed?

You can download Composed 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 Composed?

The hex code is #B8C6B1. In RGB it's 184, 198, 177, and in HSL it's 100°, 16%, 74%.

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