GREENS

Clay Ash

#BDC8B3

RGB 189, 200, 179 · HSL 91°, 16%, 74% · CMYK 5, 0, 11, 22

Clay Ash is #BDC8B3 in HEX — rgb(189, 200, 179), hsl(91°, 16%, 74%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 11%, 22%).

Clay Ash pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 91°, 16%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#BDC8B3

RGB189, 200, 179

HSL91°, 16%, 74%

HSV91°, 11%, 78%

CMYK5, 0, 11, 22

Decimal12437683

CSS RGBrgb(189, 200, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(91, 16%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pattipan S21B2

ΔE 0.9 · #BDC6B1

Valspar

Wedding Mint 5006-3B

ΔE 1.1 · #BDC8B5

Benjamin Moore

Desert 443

ΔE 1.5 · #BBCAB5

Behr

Composed MQ6-45

ΔE 1.5 · #B8C6B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Arbor Vitae 427

ΔE 2 · #BBC3AD

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 2.5 · #C4CBB3

PPG

Pale Pine 1030-2

ΔE 2.6 · #C3C7B2

Vista Paint

Fernwood K-893

ΔE 2.7 · #C1C5B1

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 3.1 · #B9C3B3

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 4.2 · #C9CFB5

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 4.3 · #CCD0BA

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.3 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 4.8 · #C0C2B3

Sherwin-Williams

Softened Green SW6177

ΔE 5.2 · #BBBCA7

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDC8B3

#BDB2C7

Analogous

#C7C7B2

#BDC8B3

#B2C7B2

Triadic

#BDC8B3

#B2BCC7

#C7B2BC

Split-Complementary

#BDC8B3

#B2B2C7

#C7B2C7

Tetradic

#BDC8B3

#B2C7C7

#BDB2C7

#C7B2B2

Monochromatic

#70825E

#96A786

#BDC8B3

#E3E7DE

#F2F4F0

Rectangle

#BDC8B3

#B2C7BD

#BDB2C7

#C7B2BC

Compound

#BDC8B3

#B2C7B2

#BDB2C7

#C7B2C7

Variations

Lighter

#CAD2C1

#D7DDD2

#E8EAE5

Darker

#96A885

#677A56

#3C4731

Saturation

#BDC0BA

#BCC7B2

#BBE396

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDC8B3

#C6C3B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDC8B3

#C6C6B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDC8B3

#BFC5C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Clay Ash 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

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How it looks under different light

#CDC3A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDC8B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC8C6

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.

#A189B8

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: #BDC8B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDC8B3;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-ash: #BDC8B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-ash': '#BDC8B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDC8B3] text-[#BDC8B3]

SCSS

$clay-ash: #BDC8B3;

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#BAC9B4 · ΔE 1.5

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#C3C7B1 · ΔE 2.7

Spring Valley

#C0CBB1 · ΔE 2.8

Aganthus Green

#B9C0AD · ΔE 3.1

Maid of the Mist

#BBC6B7 · ΔE 3.2

Sagebrush

#C2C8B8 · ΔE 3.3

Wind Chime

#C7CAB6 · ΔE 3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDC8B3?

#BDC8B3 is Clay Ash, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BDC8B3 warm or cool?

Clay Ash reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Clay Ash?

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

What colors pair well with Clay Ash?

Clay Ash 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 Clay Ash?

You can download Clay Ash 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 Clay Ash?

The hex code is #BDC8B3. In RGB it's 189, 200, 179, and in HSL it's 91°, 16%, 74%.

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