GREENS

Dusty Aqua

#BDDACA

RGB 189, 218, 202 · HSL 147°, 28%, 80% · CMYK 13, 0, 7, 15

Dusty Aqua is #BDDACA in HEX — rgb(189, 218, 202), hsl(147°, 28%, 80%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 7%, 15%).

Dusty Aqua pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 147°, 28%, 80%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BDDACA

RGB189, 218, 202

HSL147°, 28%, 80%

HSV147°, 13%, 85%

CMYK13, 0, 7, 15

Decimal12442314

CSS RGBrgb(189, 218, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(147, 28%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA046 46

ΔE 2.2 · #C3DCC9

Hallman-Lindsay

Vineyard Green 734

ΔE 2.3 · #C1DCC8

Dulux

Otto Ice S26E1

ΔE 2.3 · #BEDED1

Benjamin Moore

Pure 638

ΔE 2.4 · #C5DECC

PPG

Malted Mint 1139-2

ΔE 2.6 · #BFD6C8

Vista Paint

Vineyard Green C-733

ΔE 2.8 · #C1DBC6

Valspar

Mint Gala 6001-7B

ΔE 2.9 · #C1E2D1

Dunn-Edwards

Garden Statue DE5646

ΔE 3.2 · #BFD4C4

Kilz

Jade Sea RG160-01

ΔE 3.3 · #C2E1D5

Behr

Riverdale N410-3

ΔE 3.4 · #BED8C2

Sherwin-Williams

Breaktime SW6463

ΔE 3.9 · #C4D9CE

Colorhouse

Water .07 Water-07

ΔE 6.7 · #A6CDC2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 6.8 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 7.1 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 11.8 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13 · #CDCECD

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

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

#BDDACA

#DABECD

Analogous

#BFDABE

#BDDACA

#BEDAD9

Triadic

#BDDACA

#CBBEDA

#DACBBE

Split-Complementary

#BDDACA

#D9BEDA

#DABEBF

Tetradic

#BDDACA

#BEBFDA

#DABECD

#DAD9BE

Monochromatic

#5CA37C

#8DBFA3

#BDDACA

#EFF6F2

Rectangle

#BDDACA

#BECDDA

#DABECD

#DACBBE

Compound

#BDDACA

#BEDAD9

#DABECD

#DABEBF

Variations

Lighter

#CBE2D5

#D9E8E0

#EAF1ED

Darker

#88BEA1

#4E936D

#2C563F

Saturation

#C8D0CC

#BEDACB

#ABEDC9

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

14.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDDACA

#D1CFCC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDDACA

#D5D5CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDDACA

#BFD7D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dusty 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

#CDD0B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDDACA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAD5D7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#C299AF

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: #BDDACA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDDACA;

CSS Variable

--color-dusty-aqua: #BDDACA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusty-aqua': '#BDDACA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDDACA] text-[#BDDACA]

SCSS

$dusty-aqua: #BDDACA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDDACA?

#BDDACA is Dusty Aqua, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BDDACA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusty Aqua?

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

What colors pair well with Dusty Aqua?

Dusty 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 Dusty Aqua?

You can download Dusty 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 Dusty Aqua?

The hex code is #BDDACA. In RGB it's 189, 218, 202, and in HSL it's 147°, 28%, 80%.

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