GREENS

Lamina

#BBD9BB

RGB 187, 217, 187 · HSL 120°, 28%, 79% · CMYK 14, 0, 14, 15

Lamina is #BBD9BB in HEX — rgb(187, 217, 187), hsl(120°, 28%, 79%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 14%, 15%).

Lamina pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 120°, 28%, 79%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#BBD9BB

RGB187, 217, 187

HSL120°, 28%, 79%

HSV120°, 14%, 85%

CMYK14, 0, 14, 15

Decimal12310971

CSS RGBrgb(187, 217, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 28%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lamina S23E2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Cucumber 562

ΔE 2.2 · #C1DFC0

Kilz

Polished Jade RG210-01

ΔE 2.2 · #BCDDBC

Valspar

Jaded Lime 5008-5B

ΔE 2.5 · #C0DAB8

Behr

Flagstaff Green N400-3

ΔE 2.9 · #B1D4B5

Vista Paint

Pinetree Trail K-308

ΔE 3.1 · #B2D4BA

PPG

Sprite Twist 1226-3

ΔE 3.2 · #B9DCC3

Dunn-Edwards

Mother Nature DE5625

ΔE 3.2 · #BDE1C4

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 3.3 · #B7D7BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Spring 735

ΔE 4.2 · #BBD9C3

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 5.3 · #B5D1AB

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 7.7 · #D4E2C8

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 7.7 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 11.5 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 14.6 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 18.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BBD9BB

#D8BAD8

Analogous

#C9D8BA

#BBD9BB

#BAD8C9

Triadic

#BBD9BB

#BABAD8

#D8BABA

Split-Complementary

#BBD9BB

#C9BAD8

#D8BAC9

Tetradic

#BBD9BB

#BAC9D8

#D8BAD8

#D8C9BA

Monochromatic

#5AA05A

#89BD89

#BBD9BB

#EBF4EB

#EFF6EF

Rectangle

#BBD9BB

#BAD8D8

#D8BAD8

#D8BABA

Compound

#BBD9BB

#BAD8C9

#D8BAD8

#D8BAC9

Variations

Lighter

#C8E0C8

#D7E7D7

#E9F0E9

Darker

#86BD86

#4D914D

#2C552C

Saturation

#C5CEC5

#BAD8BA

#A7ECA7

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBD9BB

#D1CDBD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBD9BB

#D4D4BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBD9BB

#BFD4D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lamina 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

#CCCFA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBD9BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9D4CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C096C0

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: #BBD9BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBD9BB;

CSS Variable

--color-lamina: #BBD9BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lamina': '#BBD9BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBD9BB] text-[#BBD9BB]

SCSS

$lamina: #BBD9BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBD9BB?

#BBD9BB is Lamina, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BBD9BB warm or cool?

Lamina reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lamina?

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

What colors pair well with Lamina?

Lamina 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 Lamina?

You can download Lamina 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 Lamina?

The hex code is #BBD9BB. In RGB it's 187, 217, 187, and in HSL it's 120°, 28%, 79%.

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