GREENS

Antiqued Aqua

#BDCCC1

RGB 189, 204, 193 · HSL 136°, 13%, 77% · CMYK 7, 0, 5, 20

Antiqued Aqua is #BDCCC1 in HEX — rgb(189, 204, 193), hsl(136°, 13%, 77%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 5%, 20%).

Antiqued Aqua pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 136°, 13%, 77%. 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#BDCCC1

RGB189, 204, 193

HSL136°, 13%, 77%

HSV136°, 7%, 80%

CMYK7, 0, 5, 20

Decimal12438721

CSS RGBrgb(189, 204, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(136, 13%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Amelia historic-amelia

ΔE 0.7 · #BECCC2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 0.9 · #C0CDC2

Benjamin Moore

Sage 458

ΔE 0.9 · #C0CEC3

Vista Paint

Amelia C-1385

ΔE 0.9 · #BFCCC2

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

ΔE 1.5 · #BAC9C0

Dulux

Zen S24A1

ΔE 1.6 · #C2CFC5

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 1.7 · #BCC8BC

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 1.8 · #C1CBC0

Dunn-Edwards

Opaline DEC783

ΔE 2 · #C1D1C4

PPG

White Clover 10-31

ΔE 2.1 · #C4D1C6

Sherwin-Williams

Rainwashed SW6211

ΔE 2.3 · #C2CDC5

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 3.4 · #B3C3B9

Kilz

Bleached Cypress RG230-01

ΔE 3.9 · #B2CBBE

IKEA

IKEA151 151

ΔE 4.5 · #CCD7CA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.7 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.3 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDCCC1

#CCBDC8

Analogous

#C0CCBD

#BDCCC1

#BDCCC8

Triadic

#BDCCC1

#C1BDCC

#CCC1BD

Split-Complementary

#BDCCC1

#C8BDCC

#CCBDC0

Tetradic

#BDCCC1

#BDC0CC

#CCBDC8

#CCC8BD

Monochromatic

#688771

#92AB98

#BDCCC1

#E8EDE9

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#BDCCC1

#BDC8CC

#CCBDC8

#CCC1BD

Compound

#BDCCC1

#BDCCC8

#CCBDC8

#CCBDC0

Variations

Lighter

#CAD6CD

#D8E0DA

#E9ECEA

Darker

#90AA97

#5D7B65

#35483A

Saturation

#C2C7C3

#BDCCC1

#A3E5B5

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDCCC1

#C7C6C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDCCC1

#CACAC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDCCC1

#BECACA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Antiqued Aqua 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

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#CDC6AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDCCC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BACBD0

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.

#BD91B1

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: #BDCCC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDCCC1;

CSS Variable

--color-antiqued-aqua: #BDCCC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antiqued-aqua': '#BDCCC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDCCC1] text-[#BDCCC1]

SCSS

$antiqued-aqua: #BDCCC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDCCC1?

#BDCCC1 is Antiqued Aqua, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BDCCC1 warm or cool?

Antiqued Aqua reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Antiqued Aqua?

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

What colors pair well with Antiqued Aqua?

Antiqued Aqua 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 Antiqued Aqua?

You can download Antiqued Aqua 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 Antiqued Aqua?

The hex code is #BDCCC1. In RGB it's 189, 204, 193, and in HSL it's 136°, 13%, 77%.

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