GREENS

Slime Lime

#B8EBC5

RGB 184, 235, 197 · HSL 135°, 56%, 82% · CMYK 22, 0, 16, 8

Slime Lime is #B8EBC5 in HEX — rgb(184, 235, 197), hsl(135°, 56%, 82%), cmyk(22%, 0%, 16%, 8%).

Slime Lime pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 135°, 56%, 82%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B8EBC5

RGB184, 235, 197

HSL135°, 56%, 82%

HSV135°, 22%, 92%

CMYK22, 0, 16, 8

Decimal12118981

CSS RGBrgb(184, 235, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(135, 56%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Slimlime S24H2

ΔE 1 · #B8EBC3

Dunn-Edwards

Mint-o-licious DE5660

ΔE 2.6 · #B6E9C8

Behr

Wintergreen Dream M430-3

ΔE 3 · #B0EBC3

Benjamin Moore

Grassy 570

ΔE 3.4 · #B3E2BA

PPG

Lime Sorbet 1225-4

ΔE 4.3 · #BEE5BE

Valspar

Green Vibe 6002-7B

ΔE 4.5 · #B5E0BD

Vista Paint

Phillip's Field K-301

ΔE 5.5 · #B0E5C9

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 5.7 · #B3E1B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 5.9 · #AADEB2

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 8.3 · #BDECB6

Sherwin-Williams

Kiwi SW6737

ΔE 9.5 · #AED2B0

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 10.8 · #BAE0CC

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 12.5 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 14.5 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 18 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 18.8 · #DBDAB6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#B8EBC5

#EBB7DE

Analogous

#C4EBB7

#B8EBC5

#B7EBDE

Triadic

#B8EBC5

#C4B7EB

#EBC4B7

Split-Complementary

#B8EBC5

#DEB7EB

#EBB7C4

Tetradic

#B8EBC5

#B7C4EB

#EBB7DE

#EBDEB7

Monochromatic

#40C962

#7CDA93

#B8EBC5

#EBF9EF

Rectangle

#B8EBC5

#B7DEEB

#EBB7DE

#EBC4B7

Compound

#B8EBC5

#B7EBDE

#EBB7DE

#EBB7C4

Variations

Lighter

#C6EFD0

#D6F1DD

#E9F5EC

Darker

#74DB8D

#2CBA50

#186E2D

Saturation

#C9D9CD

#B7EBC4

#ADF5BF

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8EBC5

#DDD8C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8EBC5

#E3E3CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8EBC5

#BDE5E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Slime Lime 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

#C9DDAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8EBC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7E2D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEA

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.

#D78DC4

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #B8EBC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8EBC5;

CSS Variable

--color-slime-lime: #B8EBC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slime-lime': '#B8EBC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8EBC5] text-[#B8EBC5]

SCSS

$slime-lime: #B8EBC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8EBC5?

#B8EBC5 is Slime Lime, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B8EBC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Slime Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Slime Lime?

Slime Lime 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 Slime Lime?

You can download Slime Lime 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 Slime Lime?

The hex code is #B8EBC5. In RGB it's 184, 235, 197, and in HSL it's 135°, 56%, 82%.

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