GREENS

Supernova

#BDDCD7

RGB 189, 220, 215 · HSL 170°, 31%, 80% · CMYK 14, 0, 2, 14

Supernova is #BDDCD7 in HEX — rgb(189, 220, 215), hsl(170°, 31%, 80%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 2%, 14%).

Supernova pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 170°, 31%, 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#BDDCD7

RGB189, 220, 215

HSL170°, 31%, 80%

HSV170°, 14%, 86%

CMYK14, 0, 2, 14

Decimal12442839

CSS RGBrgb(189, 220, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(170, 31%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Supernova S28D1

Exact match

Behr

Oceanic Climate N470-2

ΔE 1.3 · #BCDAD7

Sherwin-Williams

Meander Blue SW6484

ΔE 1.3 · #BEDBD8

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 1.8 · #BFDAD7

Benjamin Moore

Spring 674

ΔE 2 · #B8D7D4

Vista Paint

Nature's Theme K-229

ΔE 2.1 · #BADFDB

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 2.2 · #BDE1DD

PPG

Green Wave 1141-2

ΔE 2.3 · #C3DCD5

Valspar

Mystic Sea 5007-7A

ΔE 2.9 · #C1E4DF

Kilz

Vintage Aqua RG180-02

ΔE 3 · #B7DFDB

Hallman-Lindsay

Lickety Split 699

ΔE 3.1 · #C2D9D1

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spruce DE5743

ΔE 4.3 · #CADFDD

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 8.1 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 8.9 · #DDE8E2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 11.2 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#BDDCD7

#DCBCC1

Analogous

#BCDCC7

#BDDCD7

#BCD1DC

Triadic

#BDDCD7

#D7BCDC

#DCD7BC

Split-Complementary

#BDDCD7

#DCBCD1

#DCC7BC

Tetradic

#BDDCD7

#C7BCDC

#DCBCC1

#D1DCBC

Monochromatic

#58A79A

#8AC1B8

#BDDCD7

#EEF6F5

Rectangle

#BDDCD7

#BCC1DC

#DCBCC1

#DCD7BC

Compound

#BDDCD7

#BCD1DC

#DCBCC1

#DCC7BC

Variations

Lighter

#CAE3DF

#D8E8E6

#E9F1F0

Darker

#85C1B7

#4A968A

#2A5951

Saturation

#C7D1CF

#BCDCD7

#ABEDE2

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDDCD7

#D0D2D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDDCD7

#D7D7D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDDCD7

#BFDBDA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Supernova 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

#CDD2BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDDCD7

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAD7E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#C3989F

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: #BDDCD7;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDDCD7;

CSS Variable

--color-supernova: #BDDCD7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'supernova': '#BDDCD7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDDCD7] text-[#BDDCD7]

SCSS

$supernova: #BDDCD7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDDCD7?

#BDDCD7 is Supernova, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BDDCD7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Supernova?

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

What colors pair well with Supernova?

Supernova 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 Supernova?

You can download Supernova 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 Supernova?

The hex code is #BDDCD7. In RGB it's 189, 220, 215, and in HSL it's 170°, 31%, 80%.

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