GREENS

Short Phase

#BBDFD4

RGB 187, 223, 212 · HSL 162°, 36%, 80% · CMYK 16, 0, 5, 13

Short Phase is #BBDFD4 in HEX — rgb(187, 223, 212), hsl(162°, 36%, 80%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 5%, 13%).

Short Phase pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 162°, 36%, 80%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BBDFD4

RGB187, 223, 212

HSL162°, 36%, 80%

HSV162°, 16%, 87%

CMYK16, 0, 5, 13

Decimal12312532

CSS RGBrgb(187, 223, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(162, 36%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Short Phase S27E1

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA045 45

ΔE 1 · #BBE1D7

PPG

Serendipity 1230-2

ΔE 1.3 · #BDE1D8

Valspar

Meadow Mist 5008-7B

ΔE 1.5 · #BCE2D5

Benjamin Moore

Robin's 618

ΔE 1.7 · #C1E1D6

Vista Paint

Summer's Secret K-262

ΔE 1.8 · #BFE4DA

Sherwin-Williams

Waterfall SW6750

ΔE 1.9 · #C0E3DA

Kilz

Jade Sea RG160-01

ΔE 2 · #C2E1D5

Behr

Urban Raincoat N440-2

ΔE 2.1 · #BEDED6

Hallman-Lindsay

Filtered Forest 706

ΔE 3 · #B7E1D2

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 3.8 · #BDE1DD

Dunn-Edwards

Jaded Clouds DE5702

ΔE 3.9 · #AEDDD3

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 9.3 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 10.3 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 13.1 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#BBDFD4

#DEBAC5

Analogous

#BADEC1

#BBDFD4

#BAD7DE

Triadic

#BBDFD4

#D3BADE

#DED3BA

Split-Complementary

#BBDFD4

#DEBAD7

#DEC1BA

Tetradic

#BBDFD4

#C1BADE

#DEBAC5

#D7DEBA

Monochromatic

#52AD92

#86C6B3

#BBDFD4

#EEF7F4

Rectangle

#BBDFD4

#BAC5DE

#DEBAC5

#DED3BA

Compound

#BBDFD4

#BAD7DE

#DEBAC5

#DEC1BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8E5DC

#D7EAE4

#E9F2EF

Darker

#80C6B1

#449D82

#265C4C

Saturation

#C6D2CE

#BADED3

#A9EFDA

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBDFD4

#D2D3D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBDFD4

#D9D9D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBDFD4

#BDDDDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Short Phase 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

#CCD4BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBDFD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9D9DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#C694A3

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: #BBDFD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBDFD4;

CSS Variable

--color-short-phase: #BBDFD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'short-phase': '#BBDFD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBDFD4] text-[#BBDFD4]

SCSS

$short-phase: #BBDFD4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBDFD4?

#BBDFD4 is Short Phase, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BBDFD4 warm or cool?

Short Phase reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Short Phase?

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

What colors pair well with Short Phase?

Short Phase 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 Short Phase?

You can download Short Phase 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 Short Phase?

The hex code is #BBDFD4. In RGB it's 187, 223, 212, and in HSL it's 162°, 36%, 80%.

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