GREENS

Sonata

#B8E0E1

RGB 184, 224, 225 · HSL 181°, 41%, 80% · CMYK 18, 0, 0, 12

Sonata is #B8E0E1 in HEX — rgb(184, 224, 225), hsl(181°, 41%, 80%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 0%, 12%).

Sonata pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 181°, 41%, 80%. 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#B8E0E1

RGB184, 224, 225

HSL181°, 41%, 80%

HSV181°, 18%, 88%

CMYK18, 0, 0, 12

Decimal12116193

CSS RGBrgb(184, 224, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(181, 41%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sonata 530E-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Seabrook 750

ΔE 1.1 · #B8E0E3

Dulux

Pool Side Half S30E1H

ΔE 1.8 · #BEE1E2

Vista Paint

Aegean Accent K-213

ΔE 2 · #BCDEDE

Dunn-Edwards

Soaring Sky DE5736

ΔE 2.2 · #B9E5E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Outerspace 686

ΔE 2.2 · #B4DCDA

Kilz

Sailing Water TB-53

ΔE 2.3 · #B6DEDB

PPG

Seascape Green 1233-4

ΔE 2.5 · #B5E4E4

Sherwin-Williams

Swimming SW6764

ΔE 2.7 · #C2E5E5

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 2.9 · #BDE1DD

Valspar

Crystal Aqua 5006-7B

ΔE 2.9 · #AED9DA

IKEA

IKEA048 48

ΔE 3.9 · #C2E4EA

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 9.5 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 11.3 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 13.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#B8E0E1

#E1B8B7

Analogous

#B7E1CD

#B8E0E1

#B7CBE1

Triadic

#B8E0E1

#E1B7E0

#E0E1B7

Split-Complementary

#B8E0E1

#E1B7CB

#E1CDB7

Tetradic

#B8E0E1

#CDB7E1

#E1B8B7

#CBE1B7

Monochromatic

#4BB2B4

#81C9CA

#B8E0E1

#EDF7F7

Rectangle

#B8E0E1

#B8B7E1

#E1B8B7

#E0E1B7

Compound

#B8E0E1

#B7CBE1

#E1B8B7

#E1CDB7

Variations

Lighter

#C5E6E7

#D6EBEB

#E8F2F2

Darker

#7CC9CB

#3EA1A3

#235F60

Saturation

#C6D2D2

#B7E0E1

#A8EFF0

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8E0E1

#D0D4E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8E0E1

#DADAE1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8E0E1

#B9DFDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sonata 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

#C9D5C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8E0E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7DAE8

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.

#CA9291

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: #B8E0E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8E0E1;

CSS Variable

--color-sonata: #B8E0E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sonata': '#B8E0E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8E0E1] text-[#B8E0E1]

SCSS

$sonata: #B8E0E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8E0E1?

#B8E0E1 is Sonata, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B8E0E1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sonata?

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

What colors pair well with Sonata?

Sonata 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 Sonata?

You can download Sonata 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 Sonata?

The hex code is #B8E0E1. In RGB it's 184, 224, 225, and in HSL it's 181°, 41%, 80%.

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