GREENS

Infinitesimal Blue

#BDDDE1

RGB 189, 221, 225 · HSL 187°, 37%, 81% · CMYK 16, 2, 0, 12

Infinitesimal Blue is #BDDDE1 in HEX — rgb(189, 221, 225), hsl(187°, 37%, 81%), cmyk(16%, 2%, 0%, 12%).

Infinitesimal Blue pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 37%, 81%. 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#BDDDE1

RGB189, 221, 225

HSL187°, 37%, 81%

HSV187°, 16%, 88%

CMYK16, 2, 0, 12

Decimal12443105

CSS RGBrgb(189, 221, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 37%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aqua Frost Half S30D1H

ΔE 0.9 · #BCDEE1

Valspar

Harbor Mist 5003-7A

ΔE 1 · #BADBE0

Hallman-Lindsay

Monet Magic 665

ΔE 1 · #BBDADE

Benjamin Moore

Picture 743

ΔE 1.1 · #BADDE2

Kilz

Eastern Promise RF230-01

ΔE 1.3 · #BDE0E4

Sherwin-Williams

Bathe Blue SW6771

ΔE 1.4 · #C2E0E3

Vista Paint

Monet Magic C-664

ΔE 1.5 · #BBD9DC

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 1.8 · #BBDEE5

Behr

Flowing Breeze N480-2

ΔE 1.9 · #BBD8DC

PPG

Aqua Whisper 1234-3

ΔE 2.2 · #BFDFDF

IKEA

IKEA048 48

ΔE 2.7 · #C2E4EA

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 4.4 · #CAE9EE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 9 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 10 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 11.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#BDDDE1

#E0C1BD

Analogous

#BDE0D3

#BDDDE1

#BDCAE0

Triadic

#BDDDE1

#E0BDDC

#DCE0BD

Split-Complementary

#BDDDE1

#E0BDCA

#E0D3BD

Tetradic

#BDDDE1

#D3BDE0

#E0C1BD

#CAE0BD

Monochromatic

#54A5B0

#88C1C8

#BDDDE1

#EEF6F7

Rectangle

#BDDDE1

#C1BDE0

#E0C1BD

#DCE0BD

Compound

#BDDDE1

#BDCAE0

#E0C1BD

#E0D3BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAE3E7

#D9E9EB

#EAF1F2

Darker

#82C0C8

#4395A0

#26585E

Saturation

#C9D3D4

#BDDCE0

#ADE8F0

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDDDE1

#CFD3E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDDDE1

#D8D8E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDDDE1

#BEDDDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Infinitesimal Blue 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

#CDD2C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDDDE1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAD7E8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEC

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.

#C99C97

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #BDDDE1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDDDE1;

CSS Variable

--color-infinitesimal-blue: #BDDDE1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'infinitesimal-blue': '#BDDDE1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDDDE1] text-[#BDDDE1]

SCSS

$infinitesimal-blue: #BDDDE1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDDDE1?

#BDDDE1 is Infinitesimal Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BDDDE1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Infinitesimal Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Infinitesimal Blue?

Infinitesimal Blue 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 Infinitesimal Blue?

You can download Infinitesimal Blue 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 Infinitesimal Blue?

The hex code is #BDDDE1. In RGB it's 189, 221, 225, and in HSL it's 187°, 37%, 81%.

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