NEUTRALS

Seaside Fog

#BDC3B5

RGB 189, 195, 181 · HSL 86°, 10%, 74% · CMYK 3, 0, 7, 24

Seaside Fog is #BDC3B5 in HEX — rgb(189, 195, 181), hsl(86°, 10%, 74%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 7%, 24%).

Seaside Fog pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 86°, 10%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#BDC3B5

RGB189, 195, 181

HSL86°, 10%, 74%

HSV86°, 7%, 76%

CMYK3, 0, 7, 24

Decimal12436405

CSS RGBrgb(189, 195, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 10%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Summer Green PPU11-11

ΔE 0.5 · #BDC4B6

PPG

Balsam 1128-4

ΔE 0.7 · #BEC4B7

Vista Paint

Gardening Trend K-885

ΔE 0.9 · #BCC4B5

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 0.9 · #BEC5B6

Sherwin-Williams

Contented SW6191

ΔE 1.5 · #BDC0B3

Dulux

Kimberley Tree S22A2

ΔE 1.6 · #B9C1B1

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 1.6 · #C0C2B3

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 1.9 · #B9C3B3

Benjamin Moore

Horizon 2141-50

ΔE 2 · #C0C1B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Fiorito 371

ΔE 2.7 · #BFBFAF

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 2.8 · #BCC8BC

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 2.9 · #B6BBAD

Valspar

Nuance 5005-3C

ΔE 3 · #B6BDB3

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.6 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDC3B5

#BCB6C3

Analogous

#C3C2B6

#BDC3B5

#B7C3B6

Triadic

#BDC3B5

#B6BEC3

#C3B6BE

Split-Complementary

#BDC3B5

#B6B7C3

#C2B6C3

Tetradic

#BDC3B5

#B6C3C2

#BCB6C3

#C3B6B7

Monochromatic

#727B65

#98A18C

#BDC3B5

#E3E6E0

#F2F4F1

Rectangle

#BDC3B5

#B6C3BC

#BCB6C3

#C3B6BE

Compound

#BDC3B5

#B7C3B6

#BCB6C3

#C2B6C3

Variations

Lighter

#CBCFC5

#D8DBD4

#E8E9E6

Darker

#98A28C

#69735C

#3D4335

Saturation

#BDBFBB

#BEC3B6

#C2E198

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDC3B5

#C2C0B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDC3B5

#C2C2B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDC3B5

#BEC1C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Seaside Fog gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#CDBFA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDC3B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC4C7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9D89B8

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #BDC3B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDC3B5;

CSS Variable

--color-seaside-fog: #BDC3B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'seaside-fog': '#BDC3B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDC3B5] text-[#BDC3B5]

SCSS

$seaside-fog: #BDC3B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDC3B5?

#BDC3B5 is Seaside Fog, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDC3B5 warm or cool?

Seaside Fog reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Seaside Fog?

Seaside Fog works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Seaside Fog?

Seaside Fog pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Seaside Fog?

You can download Seaside Fog 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 Seaside Fog?

The hex code is #BDC3B5. In RGB it's 189, 195, 181, and in HSL it's 86°, 10%, 74%.

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