GREENS

Malaysian Mist

#B9EBD9

RGB 185, 235, 217 · HSL 158°, 56%, 82% · CMYK 21, 0, 8, 8

Malaysian Mist is #B9EBD9 in HEX — rgb(185, 235, 217), hsl(158°, 56%, 82%), cmyk(21%, 0%, 8%, 8%).

Malaysian Mist pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 158°, 56%, 82%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B9EBD9

RGB185, 235, 217

HSL158°, 56%, 82%

HSV158°, 21%, 92%

CMYK21, 0, 8, 8

Decimal12184537

CSS RGBrgb(185, 235, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(158, 56%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Malaysian Mist S440-2

Exact match

Dulux

Salome S26H1

ΔE 1.2 · #BBEDD9

Hallman-Lindsay

Mediterranean Mist 713

ΔE 1.7 · #BCE9D6

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 589

ΔE 2 · #B2E8D5

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Green DE5688

ΔE 2.6 · #B6E5D6

PPG

Wintergreen Mint 1229-2

ΔE 2.6 · #BDE8D8

Vista Paint

Mediterranean Mist C-712

ΔE 2.9 · #C0EAD5

Valspar

Beach Blanket 6002-9B

ΔE 3.4 · #B9E8D0

IKEA

IKEA079 79

ΔE 5.1 · #BAE0CC

Kilz

Green Surf RG160-02

ΔE 5.9 · #ACDAC9

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 6.8 · #ADE8E2

Sherwin-Williams

Waterfall SW6750

ΔE 7.2 · #C0E3DA

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 12.8 · #D4E2C8

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 15.4 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 16.2 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 18.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#B9EBD9

#EBB7CA

Analogous

#B7EBBE

#B9EBD9

#B7E4EB

Triadic

#B9EBD9

#D8B7EB

#EBD8B7

Split-Complementary

#B9EBD9

#EBB7E4

#EBBEB7

Tetradic

#B9EBD9

#BEB7EB

#EBB7CA

#E4EBB7

Monochromatic

#40C997

#7CDAB7

#B9EBD9

#EBF9F4

Rectangle

#B9EBD9

#B7CAEB

#EBB7CA

#EBD8B7

Compound

#B9EBD9

#B7E4EB

#EBB7CA

#EBBEB7

Variations

Lighter

#C6EFE0

#D6F1E7

#E9F5F1

Darker

#74DBB5

#2CBA86

#186E4E

Saturation

#C9D9D3

#B7EBD8

#ADF5DB

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9EBD9

#DADADB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9EBD9

#E4E4DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9EBD9

#BDE7E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Malaysian 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

#CADDBE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9EBD9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7E2E2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEB

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.

#D78DA8

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #B9EBD9;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9EBD9;

CSS Variable

--color-malaysian-mist: #B9EBD9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'malaysian-mist': '#B9EBD9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9EBD9] text-[#B9EBD9]

SCSS

$malaysian-mist: #B9EBD9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9EBD9?

#B9EBD9 is Malaysian Mist, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B9EBD9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Malaysian Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Malaysian Mist?

Malaysian 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 Malaysian Mist?

You can download Malaysian 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 Malaysian Mist?

The hex code is #B9EBD9. In RGB it's 185, 235, 217, and in HSL it's 158°, 56%, 82%.

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