GREENS

Detroit

#BDD0D1

RGB 189, 208, 209 · HSL 183°, 18%, 78% · CMYK 10, 0, 0, 18

Detroit is #BDD0D1 in HEX — rgb(189, 208, 209), hsl(183°, 18%, 78%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 18%).

Detroit pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 18%, 78%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. 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#BDD0D1

RGB189, 208, 209

HSL183°, 18%, 78%

HSV183°, 10%, 82%

CMYK10, 0, 0, 18

Decimal12439761

CSS RGBrgb(189, 208, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 18%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Detroit S29A1

ΔE 0.7 · #BDD1D1

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 0.9 · #BBD0D2

Benjamin Moore

Dusky 1640

ΔE 1.3 · #BED2D5

Vista Paint

Cape Hope C-495

ΔE 1.3 · #BFD2D1

Kilz

Baby Blanket RF240-01

ΔE 1.4 · #BDD3D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Cape Hope 496

ΔE 1.5 · #BFD3D2

PPG

Babbling Brook 1144-3

ΔE 1.7 · #BECFCD

Sherwin-Williams

Tradewind SW6218

ΔE 2.1 · #C2CFCF

Behr

Galactic Tint N510-2

ΔE 2.2 · #C2D2D6

Valspar

Destiny 5003-5B

ΔE 2.9 · #BDD6D5

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 3.8 · #B1CBC9

Dunn-Edwards

Mount Sterling DE6317

ΔE 3.9 · #CAD3D4

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 5.5 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 5.7 · #CCD0CD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.9 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#BDD0D1

#D1BEBD

Analogous

#BDD1C8

#BDD0D1

#BDC6D1

Triadic

#BDD0D1

#D1BDD0

#D0D1BD

Split-Complementary

#BDD0D1

#D1BDC6

#D1C8BD

Tetradic

#BDD0D1

#C8BDD1

#D1BEBD

#C6D1BD

Monochromatic

#648E90

#90B0B2

#BDD0D1

#EAF0F0

#F0F4F5

Rectangle

#BDD0D1

#BEBDD1

#D1BEBD

#D0D1BD

Compound

#BDD0D1

#BDC6D1

#D1BEBD

#D1C8BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAD9DA

#D8E2E2

#E9EEEE

Darker

#8DAFB1

#588183

#324C4D

Saturation

#C4CACA

#BDD0D1

#A6E5E8

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDD0D1

#C8CAD2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDD0D1

#CDCDD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDD0D1

#BED0CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Detroit 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

#CDC9B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDD0D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BACEDC

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.

#BF9694

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #BDD0D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDD0D1;

CSS Variable

--color-detroit: #BDD0D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'detroit': '#BDD0D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDD0D1] text-[#BDD0D1]

SCSS

$detroit: #BDD0D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDD0D1?

#BDD0D1 is Detroit, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BDD0D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Detroit?

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

What colors pair well with Detroit?

Detroit 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 Detroit?

You can download Detroit 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 Detroit?

The hex code is #BDD0D1. In RGB it's 189, 208, 209, and in HSL it's 183°, 18%, 78%.

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