GREENS

Veridian Green

#BCD7D4

RGB 188, 215, 212 · HSL 173°, 25%, 79% · CMYK 13, 0, 1, 16

Veridian Green is #BCD7D4 in HEX — rgb(188, 215, 212), hsl(173°, 25%, 79%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 1%, 16%).

Veridian Green pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 173°, 25%, 79%. 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#BCD7D4

RGB188, 215, 212

HSL173°, 25%, 79%

HSV173°, 13%, 84%

CMYK13, 0, 1, 16

Decimal12376020

CSS RGBrgb(188, 215, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(173, 25%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Veridian Green 1142-3

Exact match

Dulux

Zenith Heights Half S30A1H

ΔE 1 · #B9D5D3

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 1.1 · #BFDAD7

Behr

Oceanic Climate N470-2

ΔE 1.3 · #BCDAD7

Valspar

Destiny 5003-5B

ΔE 1.3 · #BDD6D5

Benjamin Moore

Spring 674

ΔE 1.4 · #B8D7D4

Sherwin-Williams

Meander Blue SW6484

ΔE 1.4 · #BEDBD8

Vista Paint

Seaside Accents K-221

ΔE 1.8 · #B6D5D1

Kilz

Almost Aqua TB-52

ΔE 2.6 · #BDD3D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Cape Hope 496

ΔE 2.8 · #BFD3D2

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 3.3 · #C5D7D2

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spruce DE5743

ΔE 3.9 · #CADFDD

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 6.9 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 8 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.3 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9.7 · #D0D0D0

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

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

#BCD7D4

#D7BCBF

Analogous

#BCD7C6

#BCD7D4

#BCCDD7

Triadic

#BCD7D4

#D4BCD7

#D7D4BC

Split-Complementary

#BCD7D4

#D7BCCD

#D7C6BC

Tetradic

#BCD7D4

#C6BCD7

#D7BCBF

#CDD7BC

Monochromatic

#5E9C95

#8CBAB5

#BCD7D4

#ECF4F3

#EFF5F5

Rectangle

#BCD7D4

#BCBFD7

#D7BCBF

#D7D4BC

Compound

#BCD7D4

#BCCDD7

#D7BCBF

#D7C6BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9DFDC

#D8E6E4

#E9F0EF

Darker

#89BAB4

#508D86

#2E534F

Saturation

#C5CDCD

#BCD7D4

#A8EBE3

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

13.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCD7D4

#CCCED5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCD7D4

#D3D3D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCD7D4

#BDD6D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Veridian Green 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

#CCCEBA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCD7D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAD3DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

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.

#C0969B

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: #BCD7D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCD7D4;

CSS Variable

--color-veridian-green: #BCD7D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'veridian-green': '#BCD7D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCD7D4] text-[#BCD7D4]

SCSS

$veridian-green: #BCD7D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCD7D4?

#BCD7D4 is Veridian Green, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BCD7D4 warm or cool?

Veridian Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Veridian Green?

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

What colors pair well with Veridian Green?

Veridian Green 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 Veridian Green?

You can download Veridian Green 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 Veridian Green?

The hex code is #BCD7D4. In RGB it's 188, 215, 212, and in HSL it's 173°, 25%, 79%.

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