GREENS

Tip of the Iceberg

#BBE4EA

RGB 187, 228, 234 · HSL 188°, 53%, 83% · CMYK 20, 3, 0, 8

Tip of the Iceberg is #BBE4EA in HEX — rgb(187, 228, 234), hsl(188°, 53%, 83%), cmyk(20%, 3%, 0%, 8%).

Tip of the Iceberg pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 53%, 83%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BBE4EA

RGB187, 228, 234

HSL188°, 53%, 83%

HSV188°, 20%, 92%

CMYK20, 3, 0, 8

Decimal12313834

CSS RGBrgb(187, 228, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 53%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Baby Motive Quarter S32E1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #BBE3EA

Benjamin Moore

Skyscraper 765

ΔE 1.4 · #B8E0E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Kyoto 657

ΔE 1.4 · #BEE3EA

Vista Paint

Bright Vision K-190

ΔE 1.6 · #BFE3E9

Kilz

Peaceful Bedtime RE220-01

ΔE 1.7 · #C1E6ED

Dunn-Edwards

Soaring Sky DE5736

ΔE 1.9 · #B9E5E8

Sherwin-Williams

Quench Blue SW6785

ΔE 1.9 · #B4E0E7

Valspar

Out of the Blue 5004-9B

ΔE 2 · #BFE2E7

IKEA

IKEA048 48

ΔE 2.3 · #C2E4EA

Behr

Eminence 550E-2

ΔE 2.5 · #C4E6EB

PPG

Pale Seafoam 1233-3

ΔE 3.2 · #C3E7E8

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 4 · #CAE9EE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 11.1 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 11.9 · #DDE8E2

Kobra

Blue 27

ΔE 13.8 · #87C8D7

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 14.2 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#BBE4EA

#EBC3BD

Analogous

#BDEBDA

#BBE4EA

#BDCEEB

Triadic

#BBE4EA

#EBBDE4

#E4EBBD

Split-Complementary

#BBE4EA

#EBBDCE

#EBDABD

Tetradic

#BBE4EA

#DABDEB

#EBC3BD

#CEEBBD

Monochromatic

#48B6C7

#82CDD9

#BBE4EA

#EBF7F9

Rectangle

#BBE4EA

#C3BDEB

#EBC3BD

#E4EBBD

Compound

#BBE4EA

#BDCEEB

#EBC3BD

#EBDABD

Variations

Lighter

#CAEAEF

#D9EEF1

#EAF4F5

Darker

#7ACCD9

#31A6B8

#1A626D

Saturation

#CDD9DB

#BDE4EB

#B2ECF5

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBE4EA

#D3D8EC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBE4EA

#DEDEE9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBE4EA

#BCE4E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tip of the Iceberg 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

#CCD8CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBE4EA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9DDEF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECED

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#D69B92

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #BBE4EA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBE4EA;

CSS Variable

--color-tip-of-the-iceberg: #BBE4EA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tip-of-the-iceberg': '#BBE4EA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBE4EA] text-[#BBE4EA]

SCSS

$tip-of-the-iceberg: #BBE4EA;

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#B7DFE5 · ΔE 1.7

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#B9DCE1 · ΔE 3.1

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#C0E3E3 · ΔE 3.6

Blue Seafoam

#AFE3E9 · ΔE 3.6

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#B3DBDE · ΔE 3.6

Blue Allure

#C0DFE7 · ΔE 3.6

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#AEE1EA · ΔE 3.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBE4EA?

#BBE4EA is Tip of the Iceberg, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BBE4EA warm or cool?

Tip of the Iceberg reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tip of the Iceberg?

Tip of the Iceberg works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Tip of the Iceberg?

Tip of the Iceberg 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 Tip of the Iceberg?

You can download Tip of the Iceberg 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 Tip of the Iceberg?

The hex code is #BBE4EA. In RGB it's 187, 228, 234, and in HSL it's 188°, 53%, 83%.

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