GREENS

Mint Mist

#B9E0D3

RGB 185, 224, 211 · HSL 160°, 39%, 80% · CMYK 17, 0, 6, 12

Mint Mist is #B9E0D3 in HEX — rgb(185, 224, 211), hsl(160°, 39%, 80%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 6%, 12%).

Mint Mist pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 160°, 39%, 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#B9E0D3

RGB185, 224, 211

HSL160°, 39%, 80%

HSV160°, 17%, 88%

CMYK17, 0, 6, 12

Decimal12181715

CSS RGBrgb(185, 224, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 39%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Meadow Mist 5008-7B

ΔE 0.8 · #BCE2D5

Benjamin Moore

Hannity 646

ΔE 1.5 · #BDE4D8

Dulux

Short Phase S27E1

ΔE 1.5 · #BBDFD4

Hallman-Lindsay

Filtered Forest 706

ΔE 1.5 · #B7E1D2

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 1.7 · #BBE1D7

Vista Paint

Summer's Secret K-262

ΔE 2.4 · #BFE4DA

PPG

Serendipity 1230-2

ΔE 2.5 · #BDE1D8

Kilz

Jade Sea RG160-01

ΔE 2.9 · #C2E1D5

Sherwin-Williams

Waterfall SW6750

ΔE 3 · #C0E3DA

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Green DE5688

ΔE 3.1 · #B6E5D6

Behr

Urban Raincoat N440-2

ΔE 3.6 · #BEDED6

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 5 · #BDE1DD

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 10.3 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 10.7 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 13.8 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#B9E0D3

#E0B8C5

Analogous

#B8E0BF

#B9E0D3

#B8D9E0

Triadic

#B9E0D3

#D3B8E0

#E0D3B8

Split-Complementary

#B9E0D3

#E0B8D9

#E0BFB8

Tetradic

#B9E0D3

#BFB8E0

#E0B8C5

#D9E0B8

Monochromatic

#4EB190

#83C9B1

#B9E0D3

#EDF7F4

Rectangle

#B9E0D3

#B8C5E0

#E0B8C5

#E0D3B8

Compound

#B9E0D3

#B8D9E0

#E0B8C5

#E0BFB8

Variations

Lighter

#C6E6DC

#D6EBE4

#E8F2EF

Darker

#7EC9B0

#40A080

#245F4B

Saturation

#C6D2CE

#B8E0D3

#A9EFD8

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9E0D3

#D2D3D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9E0D3

#DADAD5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9E0D3

#BCDDDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mint Mist 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

#CAD5B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9E0D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7DADE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#C892A4

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: #B9E0D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9E0D3;

CSS Variable

--color-mint-mist: #B9E0D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mint-mist': '#B9E0D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9E0D3] text-[#B9E0D3]

SCSS

$mint-mist: #B9E0D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9E0D3?

#B9E0D3 is Mint Mist, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B9E0D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mint Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Mint Mist?

Mint Mist 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 Mint Mist?

You can download Mint Mist 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 Mint Mist?

The hex code is #B9E0D3. In RGB it's 185, 224, 211, and in HSL it's 160°, 39%, 80%.

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