GREENS

Alaskan Wind

#BAE3EB

RGB 186, 227, 235 · HSL 190°, 55%, 83% · CMYK 21, 3, 0, 8

Alaskan Wind is #BAE3EB in HEX — rgb(186, 227, 235), hsl(190°, 55%, 83%), cmyk(21%, 3%, 0%, 8%).

Alaskan Wind pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 190°, 55%, 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#BAE3EB

RGB186, 227, 235

HSL190°, 55%, 83%

HSV190°, 21%, 92%

CMYK21, 3, 0, 8

Decimal12248043

CSS RGBrgb(186, 227, 235)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 55%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Baby Motive Quarter S32E1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #BBE3EA

Hallman-Lindsay

Kyoto 657

ΔE 1.3 · #BEE3EA

Benjamin Moore

Skyscraper 765

ΔE 1.5 · #B8E0E6

Sherwin-Williams

Minor Blue SW6792

ΔE 1.5 · #B7DFE8

Vista Paint

Bright Vision K-190

ΔE 1.8 · #BFE3E9

Kilz

Peaceful Bedtime RE220-01

ΔE 1.9 · #C1E6ED

Dunn-Edwards

Across the Bay DE5757

ΔE 2 · #B3E1E8

Valspar

Surf Spray 5002-7B

ΔE 2.1 · #B9DEE7

IKEA

IKEA048 48

ΔE 2.5 · #C2E4EA

Behr

Essex Blue S500-2

ΔE 2.8 · #B2E4EC

PPG

Surf's Up 1236-3

ΔE 3.7 · #C6E4EB

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 4.4 · #CAE9EE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 11 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 12.5 · #DDE8E2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13.3 · #87C8D7

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 14.3 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#BAE3EB

#EBC4BC

Analogous

#BCEBDC

#BAE3EB

#BCCCEB

Triadic

#BAE3EB

#EBBCE4

#E4EBBC

Split-Complementary

#BAE3EB

#EBBCCC

#EBDCBC

Tetradic

#BAE3EB

#DCBCEB

#EBC4BC

#CCEBBC

Monochromatic

#45B3C9

#81CBDA

#BAE3EB

#EBF7F9

Rectangle

#BAE3EB

#C4BCEB

#EBC4BC

#E4EBBC

Compound

#BAE3EB

#BCCCEB

#EBC4BC

#EBDCBC

Variations

Lighter

#C9E9EF

#D9EDF1

#EAF4F6

Darker

#78CADB

#2EA3BB

#19606F

Saturation

#CCD8DB

#BCE4EB

#B2EAF5

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAE3EB

#D1D7ED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAE3EB

#DDDDEA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAE3EB

#BBE4E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Alaskan Wind 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

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How it looks under different light

#CBD7CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAE3EB

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8DCF0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

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.

#D79C91

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: #BAE3EB;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAE3EB;

CSS Variable

--color-alaskan-wind: #BAE3EB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alaskan-wind': '#BAE3EB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAE3EB] text-[#BAE3EB]

SCSS

$alaskan-wind: #BAE3EB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAE3EB?

#BAE3EB is Alaskan Wind, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BAE3EB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alaskan Wind?

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

What colors pair well with Alaskan Wind?

Alaskan Wind 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 Alaskan Wind?

You can download Alaskan Wind 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 Alaskan Wind?

The hex code is #BAE3EB. In RGB it's 186, 227, 235, and in HSL it's 190°, 55%, 83%.

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