NEUTRALS

Tree Pose

#BDC7BC

RGB 189, 199, 188 · HSL 115°, 9%, 76% · CMYK 5, 0, 6, 22

Tree Pose is #BDC7BC in HEX — rgb(189, 199, 188), hsl(115°, 9%, 76%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 6%, 22%).

Tree Pose pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 115°, 9%, 76%. 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#BDC7BC

RGB189, 199, 188

HSL115°, 9%, 76%

HSV115°, 6%, 78%

CMYK5, 0, 6, 22

Decimal12437436

CSS RGBrgb(189, 199, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(115, 9%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Rain Mist K-869

ΔE 0.7 · #BDC8BC

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 0.9 · #BCC8BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Resting Place 462

ΔE 0.9 · #BCC8BE

Benjamin Moore

Gray 1570 · CC-670

ΔE 1.1 · #C0C7BC

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 1.4 · #C1CBC0

PPG

Niagara Mist 10-30

ΔE 1.8 · #BCC8BA

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

ΔE 2.1 · #BAC9C0

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 2.2 · #C0CDC2

Dulux

Pale Green Tea SG5F1

ΔE 2.4 · #C4C8BD

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 2.4 · #BCC4BD

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 2.5 · #BEC5B6

Sherwin-Williams

Copen Blue SW0068

ΔE 2.5 · #C2CCC4

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2.9 · #B3C3B9

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.5 · #BEBFB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDC7BC

#C6BCC7

Analogous

#C3C7BC

#BDC7BC

#BCC7C1

Triadic

#BDC7BC

#BCBDC7

#C7BCBD

Split-Complementary

#BDC7BC

#C1BCC7

#C7BCC3

Tetradic

#BDC7BC

#BCC3C7

#C6BCC7

#C7C1BC

Monochromatic

#6D806B

#94A593

#BDC7BC

#E6EAE6

#F1F3F1

Rectangle

#BDC7BC

#BCC7C6

#C6BCC7

#C7BCBD

Compound

#BDC7BC

#BCC7C1

#C6BCC7

#C7BCC3

Variations

Lighter

#CAD2CA

#D8DDD7

#E8EBE8

Darker

#93A492

#627560

#394438

Saturation

#C0C3C0

#BDC7BC

#A6E3A0

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDC7BC

#C4C3BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDC7BC

#C5C5BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDC7BC

#BEC5C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tree Pose 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

#CDC2A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDC7BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC7CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#B88EBB

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: #BDC7BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDC7BC;

CSS Variable

--color-tree-pose: #BDC7BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tree-pose': '#BDC7BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDC7BC] text-[#BDC7BC]

SCSS

$tree-pose: #BDC7BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDC7BC?

#BDC7BC is Tree Pose, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDC7BC warm or cool?

Tree Pose reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tree Pose?

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

What colors pair well with Tree Pose?

Tree Pose 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 Tree Pose?

You can download Tree Pose 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 Tree Pose?

The hex code is #BDC7BC. In RGB it's 189, 199, 188, and in HSL it's 115°, 9%, 76%.

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