GREENS

Tender Waves

#BADBDF

RGB 186, 219, 223 · HSL 186°, 37%, 80% · CMYK 17, 2, 0, 13

Tender Waves is #BADBDF in HEX — rgb(186, 219, 223), hsl(186°, 37%, 80%), cmyk(17%, 2%, 0%, 13%).

Tender Waves pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 37%, 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#BADBDF

RGB186, 219, 223

HSL186°, 37%, 80%

HSV186°, 17%, 87%

CMYK17, 2, 0, 13

Decimal12245983

CSS RGBrgb(186, 219, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 37%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Harbor Mist 5003-7A

ΔE 0.5 · #BADBE0

Dulux

Wave Half S32C1H

ΔE 0.7 · #BADCDF

Hallman-Lindsay

Monet Magic 665

ΔE 0.7 · #BBDADE

Benjamin Moore

Picture 743

ΔE 1 · #BADDE2

Vista Paint

Monet Magic C-664

ΔE 1.2 · #BBD9DC

Kilz

Drop Of Teal RF200-02

ΔE 1.4 · #B5D8DD

Behr

Flowing Breeze N480-2

ΔE 1.5 · #BBD8DC

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 1.9 · #BBDEE5

PPG

Everglade Mist 1150-3

ΔE 2.1 · #B7D7DE

Sherwin-Williams

Bathe Blue SW6771

ΔE 2.2 · #C2E0E3

IKEA

IKEA048 48

ΔE 3.4 · #C2E4EA

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 4.7 · #BDE1DD

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8.2 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 10.7 · #DDE8E2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 11.5 · #D7D7D7

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

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

#BADBDF

#DFBDB9

Analogous

#B9DFD0

#BADBDF

#B9C8DF

Triadic

#BADBDF

#DFB9DB

#DBDFB9

Split-Complementary

#BADBDF

#DFB9C8

#DFD0B9

Tetradic

#BADBDF

#D0B9DF

#DFBDB9

#C8DFB9

Monochromatic

#50A5AF

#85C0C7

#BADBDF

#EEF6F7

Rectangle

#BADBDF

#BDB9DF

#DFBDB9

#DBDFB9

Compound

#BADBDF

#B9C8DF

#DFBDB9

#DFD0B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7E2E5

#D7E8EA

#E9F1F2

Darker

#80C0C7

#43959E

#26585D

Saturation

#C6D1D2

#B9DBDF

#A9E8EF

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BADBDF

#CDD1E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BADBDF

#D6D6DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BADBDF

#BBDBD9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tender Waves 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

#CBD1C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BADBDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8D6E7

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.

#C79994

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: #BADBDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BADBDF;

CSS Variable

--color-tender-waves: #BADBDF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tender-waves': '#BADBDF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BADBDF] text-[#BADBDF]

SCSS

$tender-waves: #BADBDF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BADBDF?

#BADBDF is Tender Waves, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BADBDF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tender Waves?

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

What colors pair well with Tender Waves?

Tender Waves 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 Tender Waves?

You can download Tender Waves 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 Tender Waves?

The hex code is #BADBDF. In RGB it's 186, 219, 223, and in HSL it's 186°, 37%, 80%.

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