GREENS

Serene Breeze

#BDD9D0

RGB 189, 217, 208 · HSL 161°, 27%, 80% · CMYK 13, 0, 4, 15

Serene Breeze is #BDD9D0 in HEX — rgb(189, 217, 208), hsl(161°, 27%, 80%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 4%, 15%).

Serene Breeze pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 161°, 27%, 80%. 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#BDD9D0

RGB189, 217, 208

HSL161°, 27%, 80%

HSV161°, 13%, 85%

CMYK13, 0, 4, 15

Decimal12442064

CSS RGBrgb(189, 217, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(161, 27%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

High Point S27B1

ΔE 1.1 · #BCD8D1

Benjamin Moore

Galt CW-560

ΔE 1.4 · #BFD7CE

Behr

River Rock 730E-3

ΔE 1.6 · #C0DCD5

PPG

Sweet Nothings 1140-2

ΔE 1.8 · #BBDBD0

Hallman-Lindsay

Lickety Split 699

ΔE 1.9 · #C2D9D1

Vista Paint

Lickety Split C-698

ΔE 2.4 · #C3D8CF

Sherwin-Williams

Breaktime SW6463

ΔE 2.6 · #C4D9CE

Kilz

Jade Sea RG160-01

ΔE 3.2 · #C2E1D5

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 3.3 · #BFDAD7

Valspar

Sweet Mint 5005-5B

ΔE 3.4 · #C0D4C8

Dunn-Edwards

Steamy Spring DE5709

ΔE 3.8 · #B1CFC7

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 4.1 · #C5D7D2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 6.2 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 8.2 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 11.1 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#BDD9D0

#DABEC7

Analogous

#BEDAC3

#BDD9D0

#BED5DA

Triadic

#BDD9D0

#D1BEDA

#DAD1BE

Split-Complementary

#BDD9D0

#DABED5

#DAC3BE

Tetradic

#BDD9D0

#C3BEDA

#DABEC7

#D5DABE

Monochromatic

#5DA28C

#8EBEAF

#BDD9D0

#EFF6F4

Rectangle

#BDD9D0

#BEC7DA

#DABEC7

#DAD1BE

Compound

#BDD9D0

#BED5DA

#DABEC7

#DAC3BE

Variations

Lighter

#CBE1DA

#D9E7E3

#EAF1EE

Darker

#89BDAD

#4F927C

#2D5649

Saturation

#C8D0CE

#BEDAD1

#ACECD8

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDD9D0

#CFCFD2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDD9D0

#D5D5D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDD9D0

#BFD7D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Serene Breeze 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

#CDCFB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDD9D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAD4DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C299A6

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: #BDD9D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDD9D0;

CSS Variable

--color-serene-breeze: #BDD9D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'serene-breeze': '#BDD9D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDD9D0] text-[#BDD9D0]

SCSS

$serene-breeze: #BDD9D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDD9D0?

#BDD9D0 is Serene Breeze, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BDD9D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Serene Breeze?

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

What colors pair well with Serene Breeze?

Serene Breeze 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 Serene Breeze?

You can download Serene Breeze 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 Serene Breeze?

The hex code is #BDD9D0. In RGB it's 189, 217, 208, and in HSL it's 161°, 27%, 80%.

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