GREENS

Topiary Tint

#B9DEB1

RGB 185, 222, 177 · HSL 109°, 41%, 78% · CMYK 17, 0, 20, 13

Topiary Tint is #B9DEB1 in HEX — rgb(185, 222, 177), hsl(109°, 41%, 78%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 20%, 13%).

Topiary Tint pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 109°, 41%, 78%. 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#B9DEB1

RGB185, 222, 177

HSL109°, 41%, 78%

HSV109°, 20%, 87%

CMYK17, 0, 20, 13

Decimal12181169

CSS RGBrgb(185, 222, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(109, 41%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Topiary Tint 440E-3

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Flower 763

ΔE 1.2 · #BDDFB2

Vista Paint

Graceful Flower C-762

ΔE 1.5 · #BDDFB0

Dulux

Fizz S23G3

ΔE 2.6 · #B2DAAA

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 3.2 · #B3E1B3

Benjamin Moore

Honeydew 549

ΔE 3.4 · #C0E1B9

PPG

Bleached Spruce 1223-4

ΔE 4 · #BAD7AE

Dunn-Edwards

Flower Stem DE5605

ΔE 5.2 · #B5D5B0

Valspar

Green Vibe 6002-7B

ΔE 5.6 · #B5E0BD

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 6.1 · #B5D1AB

Sherwin-Williams

Kiwi SW6737

ΔE 6.9 · #AED2B0

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 7 · #BDECB6

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 8.3 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 10.7 · #B9D696

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 14.9 · #DBDAB6

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 18.3 · #75C89E

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

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

#B9DEB1

#D5B0DE

Analogous

#CFDEB0

#B9DEB1

#B0DEBE

Triadic

#B9DEB1

#B0B8DE

#DEB0B8

Split-Complementary

#B9DEB1

#BEB0DE

#DEB0CF

Tetradic

#B9DEB1

#B0CFDE

#D5B0DE

#DEBEB0

Monochromatic

#5BAD48

#88C77A

#B9DEB1

#E9F4E6

#EFF7ED

Rectangle

#B9DEB1

#B0DED5

#D5B0DE

#DEB0B8

Compound

#B9DEB1

#B0DEBE

#D5B0DE

#DEB0CF

Variations

Lighter

#C6E5C0

#D6E9D2

#E8F1E6

Darker

#85C876

#4E9F3C

#2D5E22

Saturation

#C3CEC0

#B8DEB0

#AEEE9F

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9DEB1

#D5CFB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9DEB1

#D8D8B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9DEB1

#BED7DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Topiary Tint 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

#CAD3A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9DEB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7D8C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#BC8BC7

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: #B9DEB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9DEB1;

CSS Variable

--color-topiary-tint: #B9DEB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'topiary-tint': '#B9DEB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9DEB1] text-[#B9DEB1]

SCSS

$topiary-tint: #B9DEB1;

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#BFE0B8 · ΔE 3.3

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#C4E0AC · ΔE 4.9

Lotus Flower

#A9DEB3 · ΔE 5.7

Pastel Green

#C9E6C0 · ΔE 6.0

Pine Sprigs

#CFE8B9 · ΔE 6.2

O'Reilly Green

#CEEBB9 · ΔE 6.2

Douglas Fern

#AAD0AC · ΔE 6.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9DEB1?

#B9DEB1 is Topiary Tint, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B9DEB1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Topiary Tint?

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

What colors pair well with Topiary Tint?

Topiary Tint 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 Topiary Tint?

You can download Topiary Tint 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 Topiary Tint?

The hex code is #B9DEB1. In RGB it's 185, 222, 177, and in HSL it's 109°, 41%, 78%.

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