GREENS

Jet Stream

#BBD0C9

RGB 187, 208, 201 · HSL 160°, 18%, 77% · CMYK 10, 0, 3, 18

Jet Stream is #BBD0C9 in HEX — rgb(187, 208, 201), hsl(160°, 18%, 77%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 3%, 18%).

Jet Stream pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 160°, 18%, 77%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BBD0C9

RGB187, 208, 201

HSL160°, 18%, 77%

HSV160°, 10%, 82%

CMYK10, 0, 3, 18

Decimal12308681

CSS RGBrgb(187, 208, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 18%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rolling Waves DE5716

ΔE 1.3 · #BFD1C9

Benjamin Moore

Seacliff 688

ΔE 1.4 · #BBCEC9

Dulux

White Box S26A1

ΔE 1.4 · #BFD0C9

Vista Paint

D√©j√† vu C-468

ΔE 1.4 · #C0D2CB

Hallman-Lindsay

D?j? Vu 469

ΔE 1.4 · #BED1CC

Sherwin-Williams

Waterscape SW6470

ΔE 1.5 · #BFD2C9

PPG

Sea Sprite 1143-3

ΔE 1.7 · #B7CCC7

Valspar

Sparkling Lake 5002-3B

ΔE 1.7 · #BBCDC8

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 3.2 · #C5D7D2

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

ΔE 3.2 · #BAC9C0

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 3.5 · #C0CDC2

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.7 · #B1CBC9

Kilz

Baby Blanket RF240-01

ΔE 3.9 · #BDD3D3

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 8.6 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#BBD0C9

#CFBAC1

Analogous

#BACFBD

#BBD0C9

#BACBCF

Triadic

#BBD0C9

#C8BACF

#CFC8BA

Split-Complementary

#BBD0C9

#CFBACB

#CFBDBA

Tetradic

#BBD0C9

#BDBACF

#CFBAC1

#CBCFBA

Monochromatic

#628D7F

#8DB0A4

#BBD0C9

#E7EEEC

#F0F5F3

Rectangle

#BBD0C9

#BAC1CF

#CFBAC1

#CFC8BA

Compound

#BBD0C9

#BACBCF

#CFBAC1

#CFBDBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8D9D3

#D6E1DE

#E8EDEB

Darker

#8BB0A3

#578173

#324C43

Saturation

#C1C8C5

#BACFC8

#A2E7D0

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBD0C9

#C8C9CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBD0C9

#CDCDCA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBD0C9

#BCCFCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Jet Stream 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

#CCC9B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBD0C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9CED6

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.

#BD91A0

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: #BBD0C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBD0C9;

CSS Variable

--color-jet-stream: #BBD0C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jet-stream': '#BBD0C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBD0C9] text-[#BBD0C9]

SCSS

$jet-stream: #BBD0C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBD0C9?

#BBD0C9 is Jet Stream, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BBD0C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jet Stream?

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

What colors pair well with Jet Stream?

Jet Stream 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 Jet Stream?

You can download Jet Stream 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 Jet Stream?

The hex code is #BBD0C9. In RGB it's 187, 208, 201, and in HSL it's 160°, 18%, 77%.

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