GREENS

Malaysian Mist

#B8D1D0

RGB 184, 209, 208 · HSL 178°, 21%, 77% · CMYK 12, 0, 0, 18

Malaysian Mist is #B8D1D0 in HEX — rgb(184, 209, 208), hsl(178°, 21%, 77%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 0%, 18%).

Malaysian Mist pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 21%, 77%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B8D1D0

RGB184, 209, 208

HSL178°, 21%, 77%

HSV178°, 12%, 82%

CMYK12, 0, 0, 18

Decimal12112336

CSS RGBrgb(184, 209, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 21%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Relax S29B1

ΔE 0.9 · #B9D3D3

Kilz

Baby Blanket RF240-01

ΔE 1.5 · #BDD3D3

Valspar

Destiny 5003-5B

ΔE 1.8 · #BDD6D5

Behr

Clear Pond PPU13-15

ΔE 2 · #B4CCCD

Hallman-Lindsay

Cape Hope 496

ΔE 2 · #BFD3D2

Sherwin-Williams

Watery SW6478

ΔE 2.1 · #B4CCC9

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 2.2 · #BBD0D2

Vista Paint

Cape Hope C-495

ΔE 2.2 · #BFD2D1

PPG

Veridian Green 1142-3

ΔE 2.3 · #BCD7D4

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 2.4 · #B1CBC9

Benjamin Moore

Heavenly 709

ΔE 2.8 · #B8CDC8

Dunn-Edwards

Seaport DE5744

ΔE 3 · #AECAC8

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 6.5 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 7.1 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#B8D1D0

#D1B8B9

Analogous

#B8D1C4

#B8D1D0

#B8C5D1

Triadic

#B8D1D0

#D0B8D1

#D1D0B8

Split-Complementary

#B8D1D0

#D1B8C5

#D1C4B8

Tetradic

#B8D1D0

#C4B8D1

#D1B8B9

#C5D1B8

Monochromatic

#5F918F

#8AB2B1

#B8D1D0

#E6EFEF

#F0F5F5

Rectangle

#B8D1D0

#B8B9D1

#D1B8B9

#D1D0B8

Compound

#B8D1D0

#B8C5D1

#D1B8B9

#D1C4B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6DAD9

#D6E2E2

#E7EDED

Darker

#87B3B1

#538583

#304E4D

Saturation

#C1C8C8

#B8D1D0

#A1E8E5

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8D1D0

#C7C9D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8D1D0

#CDCDD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8D1D0

#B9D0D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Malaysian Mist 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

#C9C9B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8D1D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7CEDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#BD9192

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: #B8D1D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8D1D0;

CSS Variable

--color-malaysian-mist: #B8D1D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'malaysian-mist': '#B8D1D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8D1D0] text-[#B8D1D0]

SCSS

$malaysian-mist: #B8D1D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8D1D0?

#B8D1D0 is Malaysian Mist, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B8D1D0 warm or cool?

Malaysian Mist reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Malaysian Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Malaysian Mist?

Malaysian Mist 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 Malaysian Mist?

You can download Malaysian Mist 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 Malaysian Mist?

The hex code is #B8D1D0. In RGB it's 184, 209, 208, and in HSL it's 178°, 21%, 77%.

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