GREENS

Alexandrian Sky

#BCD9DC

RGB 188, 217, 220 · HSL 186°, 31%, 80% · CMYK 15, 1, 0, 14

Alexandrian Sky is #BCD9DC in HEX — rgb(188, 217, 220), hsl(186°, 31%, 80%), cmyk(15%, 1%, 0%, 14%).

Alexandrian Sky pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 31%, 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#BCD9DC

RGB188, 217, 220

HSL186°, 31%, 80%

HSV186°, 15%, 86%

CMYK15, 1, 0, 14

Decimal12376540

CSS RGBrgb(188, 217, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 31%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Monet Magic C-664

ΔE 0.3 · #BBD9DC

Behr

Flowing Breeze N480-2

ΔE 0.6 · #BBD8DC

Dulux

Sky Chase Half S32B1H

ΔE 0.7 · #BAD8DC

Hallman-Lindsay

Monet Magic 665

ΔE 0.8 · #BBDADE

Benjamin Moore

Bird's 2051-60

ΔE 1.7 · #BFDDDE

Valspar

Harbor Mist 5003-7A

ΔE 1.7 · #BADBE0

PPG

Misty Aqua 1147-3

ΔE 1.8 · #BCDBDB

Kilz

Drop Of Teal RF200-02

ΔE 2.3 · #B5D8DD

Sherwin-Williams

Bathe Blue SW6771

ΔE 2.4 · #C2E0E3

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 3.1 · #BBDEE5

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 3.2 · #BFDAD7

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 3.8 · #BBD0D2

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 8 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 9.4 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 10.2 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#BCD9DC

#DCBFBC

Analogous

#BCDCCF

#BCD9DC

#BCC9DC

Triadic

#BCD9DC

#DCBCD9

#D9DCBC

Split-Complementary

#BCD9DC

#DCBCC9

#DCCFBC

Tetradic

#BCD9DC

#CFBCDC

#DCBFBC

#C9DCBC

Monochromatic

#589FA7

#8ABCC1

#BCD9DC

#EEF5F6

Rectangle

#BCD9DC

#BFBCDC

#DCBFBC

#D9DCBC

Compound

#BCD9DC

#BCC9DC

#DCBFBC

#DCCFBC

Variations

Lighter

#CAE0E3

#D8E7E8

#E9F0F1

Darker

#85BBC1

#4A8F96

#2A5459

Saturation

#C7D0D1

#BCD9DC

#ABE7ED

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCD9DC

#CDD0DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCD9DC

#D4D4DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCD9DC

#BDD9D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Alexandrian Sky 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

#CCCFC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCD9DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAD4E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#C39C98

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: #BCD9DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCD9DC;

CSS Variable

--color-alexandrian-sky: #BCD9DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alexandrian-sky': '#BCD9DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCD9DC] text-[#BCD9DC]

SCSS

$alexandrian-sky: #BCD9DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCD9DC?

#BCD9DC is Alexandrian Sky, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BCD9DC warm or cool?

Alexandrian Sky reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Alexandrian Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Alexandrian Sky?

Alexandrian Sky 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 Alexandrian Sky?

You can download Alexandrian Sky 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 Alexandrian Sky?

The hex code is #BCD9DC. In RGB it's 188, 217, 220, and in HSL it's 186°, 31%, 80%.

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