GREENS

Blue Glass

#B8DCDC

RGB 184, 220, 220 · HSL 180°, 34%, 79% · CMYK 16, 0, 0, 14

Blue Glass is #B8DCDC in HEX — rgb(184, 220, 220), hsl(180°, 34%, 79%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 0%, 14%).

Blue Glass pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 34%, 79%. 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#B8DCDC

RGB184, 220, 220

HSL180°, 34%, 79%

HSV180°, 16%, 86%

CMYK16, 0, 0, 14

Decimal12115164

CSS RGBrgb(184, 220, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 34%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Watermark Half S30C1H

ΔE 1.1 · #B7DBDD

Vista Paint

Aegean Accent K-213

ΔE 1.1 · #BCDEDE

Benjamin Moore

Dolphin's 722

ΔE 1.3 · #BDDEDE

PPG

Misty Aqua 1147-3

ΔE 1.6 · #BCDBDB

Behr

Sonata 530E-3

ΔE 1.8 · #B8E0E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Outerspace 686

ΔE 1.8 · #B4DCDA

Kilz

Sailing Water TB-53

ΔE 2.2 · #B6DEDB

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 2.7 · #BDE1DD

Valspar

Crystal Aqua 5006-7B

ΔE 2.7 · #AED9DA

Sherwin-Williams

Meander Blue SW6484

ΔE 2.7 · #BEDBD8

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 3.3 · #BFDAD7

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 3.9 · #BBDEE5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8.3 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 10.7 · #DDE8E2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.3 · #CDCECD

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 12.4 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#B8DCDC

#DCB7B7

Analogous

#B7DCC9

#B8DCDC

#B7C9DC

Triadic

#B8DCDC

#DCB7DC

#DCDCB7

Split-Complementary

#B8DCDC

#DCB7C9

#DCC9B7

Tetradic

#B8DCDC

#C9B7DC

#DCB7B7

#C9DCB7

Monochromatic

#52A7A7

#84C2C2

#B8DCDC

#EAF5F5

#EEF7F7

Rectangle

#B8DCDC

#B7B7DC

#DCB7B7

#DCDCB7

Compound

#B8DCDC

#B7C9DC

#DCB7B7

#DCC9B7

Variations

Lighter

#C6E3E3

#D6E8E8

#E8F1F1

Darker

#80C3C3

#459898

#275A5A

Saturation

#C4CFCF

#B7DCDC

#A6EDED

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8DCDC

#CED1DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8DCDC

#D6D6DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8DCDC

#B9DBDA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Blue Glass 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

#C9D2C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8DCDC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7D7E4

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.

#C39393

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: #B8DCDC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8DCDC;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-glass: #B8DCDC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-glass': '#B8DCDC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8DCDC] text-[#B8DCDC]

SCSS

$blue-glass: #B8DCDC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8DCDC?

#B8DCDC is Blue Glass, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B8DCDC warm or cool?

Blue Glass reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Blue Glass?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Glass?

Blue Glass 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 Blue Glass?

You can download Blue Glass 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 Blue Glass?

The hex code is #B8DCDC. In RGB it's 184, 220, 220, and in HSL it's 180°, 34%, 79%.

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