GREENS

Picture Perfect

#B9DCE1

RGB 185, 220, 225 · HSL 187°, 40%, 80% · CMYK 18, 2, 0, 12

Picture Perfect is #B9DCE1 in HEX — rgb(185, 220, 225), hsl(187°, 40%, 80%), cmyk(18%, 2%, 0%, 12%).

Picture Perfect pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 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#B9DCE1

RGB185, 220, 225

HSL187°, 40%, 80%

HSV187°, 18%, 88%

CMYK18, 2, 0, 12

Decimal12180705

CSS RGBrgb(185, 220, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 40%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Picture743

ΔE 0.4 · #BADDE2

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Valspar

Harbor Mist5003-7A

ΔE 0.7 · #BADBE0

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Dulux

Wave HalfS32C1H

ΔE 1.1 · #BADCDF

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Dunn-Edwards

Blue MoonDE5764

ΔE 1.3 · #BBDEE5

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Hallman-Lindsay

Monet Magic665

ΔE 1.4 · #BBDADE

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Kilz

Drop Of TealRF200-02

ΔE 1.4 · #B5D8DD

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Vista Paint

Monet MagicC-664

ΔE 2 · #BBD9DC

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Behr

Silver Strand560E-3

ΔE 2 · #BAD8DE

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PPG

Everglade Mist1150-3

ΔE 2.1 · #B7D7DE

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Sherwin-Williams

Bathe BlueSW6771

ΔE 2.5 · #C2E0E3

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IKEA

IKEA08383

ΔE 2.7 · #B6DCE6

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Colorhouse

Dream .02Dream-02

ΔE 5 · #BDE1DD

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Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground210

ΔE 8.5 · #A1C5C8

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Dutch Boy

Mellow BlueDCP-0468

ΔE 11.2 · #DDE8E2

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 12.2 · #CDCECD

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RAL

Papyrus White9018

ΔE 12.2 · #D7D7D7

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#B9DCE1

#E0BCB8

Analogous

#B8E0D1

#B9DCE1

#B8C7E0

Triadic

#B9DCE1

#E0B8DC

#DCE0B8

Split-Complementary

#B9DCE1

#E0B8C7

#E0D1B8

Tetradic

#B9DCE1

#D1B8E0

#E0BCB8

#C7E0B8

Monochromatic

#4DA7B3

#82C1C9

#B9DCE1

#EDF6F7

Rectangle

#B9DCE1

#BCB8E0

#E0BCB8

#DCE0B8

Compound

#B9DCE1

#B8C7E0

#E0BCB8

#E0D1B8

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Picture Perfect run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EAF4F6

Tint #DDEEF0

Tint #D1E8EB

Tint #C4E2E6

Base #B9DCE1

Shade #7BBEC6

Shade #4699A4

Shade #2C6168

Shade #12282B

Variations

Lighter

#C6E3E7

#D6E8EB

#E8F1F2

Darker

#7DC1CA

#3F96A2

#23585F

Saturation

#C6D1D2

#B8DCE0

#A8E7F0

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9DCE1

#CDD1E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9DCE1

#D7D7E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9DCE1

#BADCDA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Picture Perfect 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

#CAD2C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9DCE1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7D7E8

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.

#C99892

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: #B9DCE1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9DCE1;

CSS Variable

--color-picture-perfect: #B9DCE1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'picture-perfect': '#B9DCE1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9DCE1] text-[#B9DCE1]

SCSS

$picture-perfect: #B9DCE1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9DCE1?

#B9DCE1 is Picture Perfect, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #B9DCE1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Picture Perfect?

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

What colors pair well with Picture Perfect?

Picture Perfect 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 Picture Perfect?

You can download Picture Perfect 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 Picture Perfect?

The hex code is #B9DCE1. In RGB it's 185, 220, 225, and in HSL it's 187°, 40%, 80%.

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