GREENS

Summer

#B9ECE2

RGB 185, 236, 226 · HSL 168°, 57%, 83% · CMYK 22, 0, 4, 7

Summer is #B9ECE2 in HEX — rgb(185, 236, 226), hsl(168°, 57%, 83%), cmyk(22%, 0%, 4%, 7%).

Summer pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 168°, 57%, 83%. 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#B9ECE2

RGB185, 236, 226

HSL168°, 57%, 83%

HSV168°, 22%, 93%

CMYK22, 0, 4, 7

Decimal12184802

CSS RGBrgb(185, 236, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 57%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Summer 2043-60

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Barely Aqua 692

ΔE 1.6 · #BAE9E0

Vista Paint

Barely Aqua C-691

ΔE 1.8 · #BBE9DE

Dulux

Ice Cap Green S27F1

ΔE 2.4 · #B9E7DB

Behr

Rhythmic Blue 510E-2

ΔE 2.8 · #BBEFE0

Valspar

Aquatic Mist 5008-9B

ΔE 3.4 · #ADE6DA

Colorhouse

Sprout .01 Sprout-01

ΔE 3.6 · #ADE8E2

Dunn-Edwards

East Cape DE5694

ΔE 3.7 · #B0EEE2

PPG

Wintergreen Mint 1229-2

ΔE 4 · #BDE8D8

Sherwin-Williams

Tame Teal SW6757

ΔE 5 · #C1E6DF

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 5.1 · #BBE1D7

Kilz

Vintage Aqua RG180-02

ΔE 6.1 · #B7DFDB

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 13.7 · #DDE8E2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 15.3 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Light Green 6027

ΔE 15.8 · #84C3BE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 17.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#B9ECE2

#ECBBC5

Analogous

#BBECCA

#B9ECE2

#BBDEEC

Triadic

#B9ECE2

#E2BBEC

#ECE2BB

Split-Complementary

#B9ECE2

#ECBBDE

#ECCABB

Tetradic

#B9ECE2

#CABBEC

#ECBBC5

#DEECBB

Monochromatic

#43CBB0

#7FDCC9

#B9ECE2

#EBFAF7

Rectangle

#B9ECE2

#BBC5EC

#ECBBC5

#ECE2BB

Compound

#B9ECE2

#BBDEEC

#ECBBC5

#ECCABB

Variations

Lighter

#C9F0E8

#D8F2ED

#EAF6F3

Darker

#76DDC8

#2BBDA0

#17705E

Saturation

#CCDBD8

#BBECE2

#B2F6E8

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9ECE2

#DADBE4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9ECE2

#E4E4E3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9ECE2

#BCEAE9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Summer 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

#CADEC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9ECE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7E3E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDEC

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.

#D8909E

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: #B9ECE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9ECE2;

CSS Variable

--color-summer: #B9ECE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer': '#B9ECE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9ECE2] text-[#B9ECE2]

SCSS

$summer: #B9ECE2;

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#B8EBE1 · ΔE 0.4

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#BAEAE2 · ΔE 1.5

Misty Teal

#B4ECE3 · ΔE 1.6

Florida Aqua

#B8EEE1 · ΔE 2.0

Winter Green

#B3EDE2 · ΔE 2.3

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#B8EEE0 · ΔE 2.4

Crystal Clear

#B3EDE1 · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9ECE2?

#B9ECE2 is Summer, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B9ECE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summer?

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

What colors pair well with Summer?

Summer 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 Summer?

You can download Summer 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 Summer?

The hex code is #B9ECE2. In RGB it's 185, 236, 226, and in HSL it's 168°, 57%, 83%.

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