NEUTRALS

Mountain Falls

#BDCAC0

RGB 189, 202, 192 · HSL 134°, 11%, 77% · CMYK 6, 0, 5, 21

Mountain Falls is #BDCAC0 in HEX — rgb(189, 202, 192), hsl(134°, 11%, 77%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 21%).

Mountain Falls pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 134°, 11%, 77%. 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#BDCAC0

RGB189, 202, 192

HSL134°, 11%, 77%

HSV134°, 6%, 79%

CMYK6, 0, 5, 21

Decimal12438208

CSS RGBrgb(189, 202, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(134, 11%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Amelia historic-amelia

ΔE 0.7 · #BECCC2

Vista Paint

Amelia C-1385

ΔE 0.7 · #BFCCC2

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

ΔE 1 · #BAC9C0

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 1.2 · #C0CDC2

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 1.3 · #BCC8BC

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 1.3 · #C1CBC0

Benjamin Moore

Sage 458

ΔE 1.5 · #C0CEC3

Dulux

Zen S24A1

ΔE 1.8 · #C2CFC5

Sherwin-Williams

Rainwashed SW6211

ΔE 1.8 · #C2CDC5

PPG

Blue Shamrock 1136-4

ΔE 2.1 · #BACBC4

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 2.7 · #B6C4BD

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 3 · #B3C3B9

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 3.7 · #BEC5B6

IKEA

IKEA151 151

ΔE 5 · #CCD7CA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.3 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#BDCAC0

#CBBEC8

Analogous

#C1CBBE

#BDCAC0

#BECBC7

Triadic

#BDCAC0

#C1BECB

#CBC1BE

Split-Complementary

#BDCAC0

#C7BECB

#CBBEC1

Tetradic

#BDCAC0

#BEC1CB

#CBBEC8

#CBC7BE

Monochromatic

#6B8571

#93A998

#BDCAC0

#E8EDE9

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#BDCAC0

#BEC8CB

#CBBEC8

#CBC1BE

Compound

#BDCAC0

#BECBC7

#CBBEC8

#CBBEC1

Variations

Lighter

#CBD5CD

#D9DFDA

#E9ECEA

Darker

#92A897

#5F7965

#37473B

Saturation

#C2C6C3

#BECBC1

#A4E5B3

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDCAC0

#C6C5C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDCAC0

#C8C8C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDCAC0

#BEC8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mountain Falls 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

#CDC4AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDCAC0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC9CF

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.

#BD91B3

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: #BDCAC0;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDCAC0;

CSS Variable

--color-mountain-falls: #BDCAC0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mountain-falls': '#BDCAC0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDCAC0] text-[#BDCAC0]

SCSS

$mountain-falls: #BDCAC0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDCAC0?

#BDCAC0 is Mountain Falls, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDCAC0 warm or cool?

Mountain Falls reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mountain Falls?

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

What colors pair well with Mountain Falls?

Mountain Falls 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 Mountain Falls?

You can download Mountain Falls 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 Mountain Falls?

The hex code is #BDCAC0. In RGB it's 189, 202, 192, and in HSL it's 134°, 11%, 77%.

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