GREENS

Balmy Seas

#B8FBD2

RGB 184, 251, 210 · HSL 143°, 89%, 85% · CMYK 27, 0, 16, 2

Balmy Seas is #B8FBD2 in HEX — rgb(184, 251, 210), hsl(143°, 89%, 85%), cmyk(27%, 0%, 16%, 2%).

Balmy Seas pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 143°, 89%, 85%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B8FBD2

RGB184, 251, 210

HSL143°, 89%, 85%

HSV143°, 27%, 98%

CMYK27, 0, 16, 2

Decimal12123090

CSS RGBrgb(184, 251, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(143, 89%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Balmy Seas 490C-3

Exact match

Dulux

Slimlime S24H2

ΔE 6.9 · #B8EBC3

Dunn-Edwards

Creamy Mint DE5632

ΔE 8.1 · #C8F3CD

Benjamin Moore

Bud 2033-50

ΔE 8.5 · #A7E4B6

Vista Paint

Althorp Park K-316

ΔE 9.6 · #BDE9B9

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 10.2 · #BDECB6

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 10.6 · #AADEB2

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 10.7 · #B3E1B3

PPG

Mountain Mint 1227-3

ΔE 10.7 · #A7E0C2

Valspar

Mino's Eye 6003-9B

ΔE 11.2 · #B1E4C9

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 16.3 · #BAE0CC

Sherwin-Williams

Kiwi SW6737

ΔE 16.3 · #AED2B0

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 18.7 · #A2C8A1

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 19.7 · #75C89E

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 20.4 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 24.9 · #DBDAB6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#B8FBD2

#FBB7E1

Analogous

#BFFBB7

#B8FBD2

#B7FBF3

Triadic

#B8FBD2

#D1B7FB

#FBD1B7

Split-Complementary

#B8FBD2

#F3B7FB

#FBB7BF

Tetradic

#B8FBD2

#B7BFFB

#FBB7E1

#FBF3B7

Monochromatic

#26F274

#6EF7A3

#B8FBD2

#E7FEF0

Rectangle

#B8FBD2

#B7E1FB

#FBB7E1

#FBD1B7

Compound

#B8FBD2

#B7FBF3

#FBB7E1

#FBB7BF

Variations

Lighter

#C5FCDA

#D7F9E4

#E9FAF0

Darker

#61FA9C

#03EC5C

#008B35

Saturation

#CFE3D6

#B7FBD1

#B5FDD0

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8FBD2

#E8E3D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8FBD2

#F1F1D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8FBD2

#BFF4F5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Balmy Seas 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

#C9E9B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8FBD2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7EEDD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E7EEEA

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.

#EE83C5

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: #B8FBD2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8FBD2;

CSS Variable

--color-balmy-seas: #B8FBD2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'balmy-seas': '#B8FBD2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8FBD2] text-[#B8FBD2]

SCSS

$balmy-seas: #B8FBD2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8FBD2?

#B8FBD2 is Balmy Seas, a light green with a warm undertone.

Is #B8FBD2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Balmy Seas?

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

What colors pair well with Balmy Seas?

Balmy Seas 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 Balmy Seas?

You can download Balmy Seas 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 Balmy Seas?

The hex code is #B8FBD2. In RGB it's 184, 251, 210, and in HSL it's 143°, 89%, 85%.

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