GREENS

Cool Spring

#BBD9C3

RGB 187, 217, 195 · HSL 136°, 28%, 79% · CMYK 14, 0, 10, 15

Cool Spring is #BBD9C3 in HEX — rgb(187, 217, 195), hsl(136°, 28%, 79%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 10%, 15%).

Cool Spring pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 136°, 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#BBD9C3

RGB187, 217, 195

HSL136°, 28%, 79%

HSV136°, 14%, 85%

CMYK14, 0, 10, 15

Decimal12310979

CSS RGBrgb(187, 217, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(136, 28%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Spring 735

Exact match

Vista Paint

Cool Spring C-734

ΔE 1.1 · #BCD9C1

Behr

Contemplation 700E-3

ΔE 1.2 · #BED9C2

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 1.6 · #B7D7BF

Dulux

Ginninderra S24E2

ΔE 2.2 · #B3D5BF

PPG

Sprite Twist 1226-3

ΔE 2.5 · #B9DCC3

Kilz

Green Icing RG170-02

ΔE 2.7 · #B5DAC2

IKEA

IKEA046 46

ΔE 2.9 · #C3DCC9

Benjamin Moore

Etched 626

ΔE 3.2 · #B2D0BB

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Afternoon DE5639

ΔE 3.3 · #C6DCC7

Valspar

Mint Gala 6001-7B

ΔE 4.2 · #C1E2D1

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 6.4 · #C8D4BE

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 6.6 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 8.9 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 12.9 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.4 · #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

#BBD9C3

#D8BAD0

Analogous

#C1D8BA

#BBD9C3

#BAD8D1

Triadic

#BBD9C3

#C2BAD8

#D8C2BA

Split-Complementary

#BBD9C3

#D1BAD8

#D8BAC1

Tetradic

#BBD9C3

#BAC1D8

#D8BAD0

#D8D1BA

Monochromatic

#5AA06D

#89BD97

#BBD9C3

#EBF4EE

#EFF6F1

Rectangle

#BBD9C3

#BAD0D8

#D8BAD0

#D8C2BA

Compound

#BBD9C3

#BAD8D1

#D8BAD0

#D8BAC1

Variations

Lighter

#C8E0CF

#D7E7DB

#E9F0EB

Darker

#86BD94

#4D915F

#2C5537

Saturation

#C5CEC7

#BAD8C2

#A7ECB9

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBD9C3

#D0CDC5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBD9C3

#D4D4C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBD9C3

#BED5D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cool Spring 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

#CCCFAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBD9C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9D4D2

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.

#C096B5

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: #BBD9C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBD9C3;

CSS Variable

--color-cool-spring: #BBD9C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cool-spring': '#BBD9C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBD9C3] text-[#BBD9C3]

SCSS

$cool-spring: #BBD9C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBD9C3?

#BBD9C3 is Cool Spring, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BBD9C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cool Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Cool Spring?

Cool Spring 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 Cool Spring?

You can download Cool Spring 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 Cool Spring?

The hex code is #BBD9C3. In RGB it's 187, 217, 195, and in HSL it's 136°, 28%, 79%.

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