NEUTRALS

Oceanic Climate

#BBC8C9

RGB 187, 200, 201 · HSL 184°, 11%, 76% · CMYK 7, 0, 0, 21

Oceanic Climate is #BBC8C9 in HEX — rgb(187, 200, 201), hsl(184°, 11%, 76%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 0%, 21%).

Oceanic Climate pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 184°, 11%, 76%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#BBC8C9

RGB187, 200, 201

HSL184°, 11%, 76%

HSV184°, 7%, 79%

CMYK7, 0, 0, 21

Decimal12306633

CSS RGBrgb(187, 200, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 11%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Tudor Ice C-1357

ΔE 0.4 · #BAC7C8

Benjamin Moore

Smoke 2122-40

ΔE 0.5 · #BBC9CA

Behr

Misty Morn PPU12-10

ΔE 1.2 · #BCC6C7

Kilz

Wild Arctic RE210-02

ΔE 1.3 · #BFCBCB

Sherwin-Williams

Sleepy Blue SW6225

ΔE 1.6 · #BCCBCE

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 2 · #C1CDCD

PPG

Misty Surf 1034-4

ΔE 2.1 · #B5C8C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Tudor Ice historic-tudor-ice

ΔE 2.2 · #C1CECF

Dulux

Roland SG5G1

ΔE 2.8 · #BECAC6

Dunn-Edwards

Blustery Wind DE6304

ΔE 3.1 · #B6C5C1

Valspar

Lighthouse Shadows 4008-3B

ΔE 3.7 · #BBC8D0

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.1 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.5 · #C8CDC9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.8 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 4.9 · #B1CBC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle cool green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BBC8C9

#C9BCBB

Analogous

#BBC9C3

#BBC8C9

#BBC1C9

Triadic

#BBC8C9

#C9BBC8

#C8C9BB

Split-Complementary

#BBC8C9

#C9BBC1

#C9C3BB

Tetradic

#BBC8C9

#C3BBC9

#C9BCBB

#C1C9BB

Monochromatic

#688082

#91A5A6

#BBC8C9

#E6EAEB

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#BBC8C9

#BCBBC9

#C9BCBB

#C8C9BB

Compound

#BBC8C9

#BBC1C9

#C9BCBB

#C9C3BB

Variations

Lighter

#C9D3D3

#D7DDDE

#E8EBEB

Darker

#8FA5A7

#5E7677

#364546

Saturation

#C0C4C4

#BBC8C9

#A0DFE4

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBC8C9

#C2C4CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBC8C9

#C6C6C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBC8C9

#BBC8C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Oceanic Climate gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#CCC3B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBC8C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9C8D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BB918E

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #BBC8C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBC8C9;

CSS Variable

--color-oceanic-climate: #BBC8C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oceanic-climate': '#BBC8C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBC8C9] text-[#BBC8C9]

SCSS

$oceanic-climate: #BBC8C9;

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#BAC8C9 · ΔE 0.4

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#C0CACD · ΔE 1.8

Wales Gray

#B9C5C3 · ΔE 2.0

Yarmouth Blue

#B5C8C9 · ΔE 2.1

Silver Lake

#C0C6C5 · ΔE 2.7

Gossamer Blue

#B3C8C8 · ΔE 2.9

Brittany Blue

#C3D0D2 · ΔE 3.0

Silver Gray

#C4CFD2 · ΔE 3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBC8C9?

#BBC8C9 is Oceanic Climate, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BBC8C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oceanic Climate?

Oceanic Climate works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Oceanic Climate?

Oceanic Climate pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Oceanic Climate?

You can download Oceanic Climate 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 Oceanic Climate?

The hex code is #BBC8C9. In RGB it's 187, 200, 201, and in HSL it's 184°, 11%, 76%.

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