GREENS

Gleam

#B9CBA3

RGB 185, 203, 163 · HSL 87°, 28%, 72% · CMYK 9, 0, 20, 20

Gleam is #B9CBA3 in HEX — rgb(185, 203, 163), hsl(87°, 28%, 72%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 20%, 20%).

Gleam pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 87°, 28%, 72%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B9CBA3

RGB185, 203, 163

HSL87°, 28%, 72%

HSV87°, 20%, 80%

CMYK9, 0, 20, 20

Decimal12176291

CSS RGBrgb(185, 203, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(87, 28%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Restful 400F-4

ΔE 0.6 · #B7CAA2

Hallman-Lindsay

Garland Pine 757

ΔE 1.9 · #B9CFA6

Dulux

New Frond S20E3

ΔE 2.1 · #BBCCA0

Kilz

Subtle Celery TB-74

ΔE 2.1 · #BFCDA3

Benjamin Moore

Landscape 430

ΔE 2.3 · #C0CFA9

Vista Paint

Garland Pine C-756

ΔE 2.4 · #B9CFA4

Valspar

Good Morning 6004-5C

ΔE 2.5 · #B9C79C

Sherwin-Williams

Jardin SW6723

ΔE 2.5 · #BDD0AB

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 2.5 · #C1D0A6

PPG

Pistachio Pudding 1120-4

ΔE 3.9 · #C6D4AC

Dunn-Edwards

Jade Bracelet DE5583

ΔE 4.3 · #C2D7AD

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 7.1 · #C4C6A5

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 7.8 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 9.2 · #9AB68E

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.5 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#B9CBA3

#B6A4CC

Analogous

#CCCAA4

#B9CBA3

#A6CCA4

Triadic

#B9CBA3

#A4BACC

#CCA4BA

Split-Complementary

#B9CBA3

#A4A6CC

#CAA4CC

Tetradic

#B9CBA3

#A4CCCA

#B6A4CC

#CCA4A6

Monochromatic

#6E894D

#94B073

#B9CBA3

#DFE7D5

#F3F6EF

Rectangle

#B9CBA3

#A4CCB6

#B6A4CC

#CCA4BA

Compound

#B9CBA3

#A6CCA4

#B6A4CC

#CAA4CC

Variations

Lighter

#C7D6B6

#D5DECA

#E6EBE1

Darker

#96B373

#688446

#3D4E28

Saturation

#B8BEB2

#BACCA4

#BCE58A

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9CBA3

#C9C2A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9CBA3

#C8C8A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9CBA3

#BDC5C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Gleam 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

#CAC595

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9CBA3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7CABA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#9A83B5

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: #B9CBA3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9CBA3;

CSS Variable

--color-gleam: #B9CBA3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gleam': '#B9CBA3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9CBA3] text-[#B9CBA3]

SCSS

$gleam: #B9CBA3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9CBA3?

#B9CBA3 is Gleam, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B9CBA3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gleam?

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

What colors pair well with Gleam?

Gleam 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 Gleam?

You can download Gleam 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 Gleam?

The hex code is #B9CBA3. In RGB it's 185, 203, 163, and in HSL it's 87°, 28%, 72%.

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