NEUTRALS

Soothing Spring

#BDCBC7

RGB 189, 203, 199 · HSL 163°, 12%, 77% · CMYK 7, 0, 2, 20

Soothing Spring is #BDCBC7 in HEX — rgb(189, 203, 199), hsl(163°, 12%, 77%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 2%, 20%).

Soothing Spring pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 163°, 12%, 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#BDCBC7

RGB189, 203, 199

HSL163°, 12%, 77%

HSV163°, 7%, 80%

CMYK7, 0, 2, 20

Decimal12438471

CSS RGBrgb(189, 203, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(163, 12%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Soothing Spring HDC-CL-23

Exact match

Dulux

Roland SG5G1

ΔE 0.7 · #BECAC6

Hallman-Lindsay

Luna Light 488

ΔE 1.4 · #C2CECA

Valspar

Sparkling Lake 5002-3B

ΔE 1.6 · #BBCDC8

Vista Paint

Quiet Cove K-853

ΔE 1.6 · #BCC7C3

PPG

Babbling Brook 1144-3

ΔE 1.9 · #BECFCD

Benjamin Moore

Seacliff 688

ΔE 2 · #BBCEC9

Kilz

Wild Arctic RE210-02

ΔE 2.3 · #BFCBCB

Dunn-Edwards

Blustery Wind DE6304

ΔE 2.3 · #B6C5C1

Sherwin-Williams

Rainwashed SW6211

ΔE 2.5 · #C2CDC5

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 2.5 · #C1CDCD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.5 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 3.8 · #C0CDC2

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 4.3 · #B1CBC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.4 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.8 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#BDCBC7

#CBBDC1

Analogous

#BDCBC0

#BDCBC7

#BDC8CB

Triadic

#BDCBC7

#C7BDCB

#CBC7BD

Split-Complementary

#BDCBC7

#CBBDC8

#CBC0BD

Tetradic

#BDCBC7

#C0BDCB

#CBBDC1

#C8CBBD

Monochromatic

#69867E

#92AAA3

#BDCBC7

#E8EDEC

#F1F4F3

Rectangle

#BDCBC7

#BDC1CB

#CBBDC1

#CBC7BD

Compound

#BDCBC7

#BDC8CB

#CBBDC1

#CBC0BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAD6D3

#D8DFDD

#E9ECEB

Darker

#91A9A2

#5E7A72

#364843

Saturation

#C2C6C5

#BDCBC7

#A4E5D3

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDCBC7

#C6C6C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDCBC7

#C9C9C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDCBC7

#BECACA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Soothing Spring 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

#CDC5B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDCBC7

Daylight 5500K

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

#BACAD5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#BD919D

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: #BDCBC7;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDCBC7;

CSS Variable

--color-soothing-spring: #BDCBC7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soothing-spring': '#BDCBC7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDCBC7] text-[#BDCBC7]

SCSS

$soothing-spring: #BDCBC7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDCBC7?

#BDCBC7 is Soothing Spring, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDCBC7 warm or cool?

Soothing Spring reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Soothing Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Soothing Spring?

Soothing Spring 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 Soothing Spring?

You can download Soothing Spring 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 Soothing Spring?

The hex code is #BDCBC7. In RGB it's 189, 203, 199, and in HSL it's 163°, 12%, 77%.

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