GREENS

Destiny

#BDD6D5

RGB 189, 214, 213 · HSL 178°, 23%, 79% · CMYK 12, 0, 0, 16

Destiny is #BDD6D5 in HEX — rgb(189, 214, 213), hsl(178°, 23%, 79%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 0%, 16%).

Destiny pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 178°, 23%, 79%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BDD6D5

RGB189, 214, 213

HSL178°, 23%, 79%

HSV178°, 12%, 84%

CMYK12, 0, 0, 16

Decimal12441301

CSS RGBrgb(189, 214, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(178, 23%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Destiny 5003-5B

Exact match

PPG

Veridian Green 1142-3

ΔE 1.3 · #BCD7D4

Dulux

Relax S29B1

ΔE 1.3 · #B9D3D3

Kilz

Baby Blanket RF240-01

ΔE 1.4 · #BDD3D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Cape Hope 496

ΔE 1.8 · #BFD3D2

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 1.8 · #BFDAD7

Behr

Zero Gravity N450-2

ΔE 2.1 · #C3D7D4

Vista Paint

Cape Hope C-495

ΔE 2.3 · #BFD2D1

Sherwin-Williams

Meander Blue SW6484

ΔE 2.3 · #BEDBD8

Benjamin Moore

Spring 674

ΔE 2.4 · #B8D7D4

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 2.8 · #BBD0D2

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spruce DE5743

ΔE 3.8 · #CADFDD

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 7.1 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 7.4 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.5 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 8.8 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#BDD6D5

#D6BDBE

Analogous

#BDD6C9

#BDD6D5

#BDCAD6

Triadic

#BDD6D5

#D5BDD6

#D6D5BD

Split-Complementary

#BDD6D5

#D6BDCA

#D6C9BD

Tetradic

#BDD6D5

#C9BDD6

#D6BDBE

#CAD6BD

Monochromatic

#609A98

#8EB8B7

#BDD6D5

#ECF3F3

#EFF5F5

Rectangle

#BDD6D5

#BDBED6

#D6BDBE

#D6D5BD

Compound

#BDD6D5

#BDCAD6

#D6BDBE

#D6C9BD

Variations

Lighter

#CADEDD

#D9E5E5

#E9EFEF

Darker

#8AB8B6

#538B89

#2F5250

Saturation

#C6CDCD

#BDD6D5

#A9EAE8

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDD6D5

#CCCED6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDD6D5

#D2D2D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDD6D5

#BED5D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Destiny 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

#CDCDBB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDD6D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAD2DF

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.

#F7F8F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C09698

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: #BDD6D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDD6D5;

CSS Variable

--color-destiny: #BDD6D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'destiny': '#BDD6D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDD6D5] text-[#BDD6D5]

SCSS

$destiny: #BDD6D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDD6D5?

#BDD6D5 is Destiny, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BDD6D5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Destiny?

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

What colors pair well with Destiny?

Destiny 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 Destiny?

You can download Destiny 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 Destiny?

The hex code is #BDD6D5. In RGB it's 189, 214, 213, and in HSL it's 178°, 23%, 79%.

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