GREENS

Tear

#B9DBE1

RGB 185, 219, 225 · HSL 189°, 40%, 80% · CMYK 18, 3, 0, 12

Tear is #B9DBE1 in HEX — rgb(185, 219, 225), hsl(189°, 40%, 80%), cmyk(18%, 3%, 0%, 12%).

Tear pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 189°, 40%, 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#B9DBE1

RGB185, 219, 225

HSL189°, 40%, 80%

HSV189°, 18%, 88%

CMYK18, 3, 0, 12

Decimal12180449

CSS RGBrgb(185, 219, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 40%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tear 2053-60

Exact match

Valspar

Harbor Mist 5003-7A

ΔE 0.6 · #BADBE0

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 1.2 · #BBDEE5

Kilz

Drop Of Teal RF200-02

ΔE 1.3 · #B5D8DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Monet Magic 665

ΔE 1.4 · #BBDADE

PPG

Everglade Mist 1150-3

ΔE 1.5 · #B7D7DE

Behr

Silver Strand 560E-3

ΔE 1.5 · #BAD8DE

Dulux

Wave Half S32C1H

ΔE 1.6 · #BADCDF

Vista Paint

Monet Magic C-664

ΔE 2 · #BBD9DC

IKEA

IKEA083 83

ΔE 2.4 · #B6DCE6

Sherwin-Williams

Minor Blue SW6792

ΔE 2.6 · #B7DFE8

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 5.2 · #CAE9EE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8.3 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 11.4 · #DDE8E2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12 · #CDCECD

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 12 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#B9DBE1

#E0BEB8

Analogous

#B8E0D2

#B9DBE1

#B8C6E0

Triadic

#B9DBE1

#E0B8DA

#DAE0B8

Split-Complementary

#B9DBE1

#E0B8C6

#E0D2B8

Tetradic

#B9DBE1

#D2B8E0

#E0BEB8

#C6E0B8

Monochromatic

#4DA3B3

#82BFC9

#B9DBE1

#EDF6F7

Rectangle

#B9DBE1

#BEB8E0

#E0BEB8

#DAE0B8

Compound

#B9DBE1

#B8C6E0

#E0BEB8

#E0D2B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6E2E7

#D6E8EB

#E8F1F2

Darker

#7DBECA

#3F93A2

#23565F

Saturation

#C6D0D2

#B8DAE0

#A8E5F0

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9DBE1

#CCD1E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9DBE1

#D6D6E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9DBE1

#BADBDA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tear 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

#CAD1C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9DBE1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7D6E8

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.

#C99A92

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: #B9DBE1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9DBE1;

CSS Variable

--color-tear: #B9DBE1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tear': '#B9DBE1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9DBE1] text-[#B9DBE1]

SCSS

$tear: #B9DBE1;

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#C0DFE7 · ΔE 2.3

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#B5DAE4 · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9DBE1?

#B9DBE1 is Tear, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B9DBE1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tear?

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

What colors pair well with Tear?

Tear 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 Tear?

You can download Tear 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 Tear?

The hex code is #B9DBE1. In RGB it's 185, 219, 225, and in HSL it's 189°, 40%, 80%.

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