NEUTRALS

Belize Green

#B9C3B3

RGB 185, 195, 179 · HSL 97°, 12%, 73% · CMYK 5, 0, 8, 24

Belize Green is #B9C3B3 in HEX — rgb(185, 195, 179), hsl(97°, 12%, 73%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 8%, 24%).

Belize Green pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 97°, 12%, 73%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#B9C3B3

RGB185, 195, 179

HSL97°, 12%, 73%

HSV97°, 8%, 76%

CMYK5, 0, 8, 24

Decimal12174259

CSS RGBrgb(185, 195, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(97, 12%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

Exact match

Dulux

Kimberley Tree S22A2

ΔE 0.9 · #B9C1B1

Vista Paint

Gardening Trend K-885

ΔE 1.1 · #BCC4B5

Benjamin Moore

Maid CC-728

ΔE 1.6 · #BCC7B8

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 1.6 · #BEC5B6

PPG

Coastal Crush 1129-4

ΔE 1.6 · #B4C0AF

Behr

Summer Green PPU11-11

ΔE 1.7 · #BDC4B6

Valspar

Wedding Mint 5006-3B

ΔE 2.3 · #BDC8B5

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 2.9 · #BCC8BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Favored One 455

ΔE 3 · #BFCABD

Sherwin-Williams

Contented SW6191

ΔE 3.1 · #BDC0B3

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 3.1 · #C0C2B3

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 3.3 · #B6BBAD

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 3.8 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B9C3B3

#BCB2C2

Analogous

#C0C2B2

#B9C3B3

#B2C2B4

Triadic

#B9C3B3

#B2B8C2

#C2B2B8

Split-Complementary

#B9C3B3

#B4B2C2

#C2B2C0

Tetradic

#B9C3B3

#B2C0C2

#BCB2C2

#C2B4B2

Monochromatic

#6B7B60

#91A187

#B9C3B3

#E0E4DD

#F2F4F1

Rectangle

#B9C3B3

#B2C2BC

#BCB2C2

#C2B2B8

Compound

#B9C3B3

#B2C2B4

#BCB2C2

#C2B2C0

Variations

Lighter

#C6CFC1

#D5DAD1

#E6E9E5

Darker

#92A288

#637459

#3A4433

Saturation

#BABDB8

#B8C2B2

#B1E194

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9C3B3

#C1BEB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9C3B3

#C1C1B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9C3B3

#BBC0C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Belize Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#CABFA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9C3B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7C4C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A486B6

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: #B9C3B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9C3B3;

CSS Variable

--color-belize-green: #B9C3B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'belize-green': '#B9C3B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9C3B3] text-[#B9C3B3]

SCSS

$belize-green: #B9C3B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9C3B3?

#B9C3B3 is Belize Green, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #B9C3B3 warm or cool?

Belize Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Belize Green?

Belize Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Belize Green?

Belize Green pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Belize Green?

You can download Belize Green 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 Belize Green?

The hex code is #B9C3B3. In RGB it's 185, 195, 179, and in HSL it's 97°, 12%, 73%.

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