GREENS

Eastern Promise

#BDE0E4

RGB 189, 224, 228 · HSL 186°, 42%, 82% · CMYK 17, 2, 0, 11

Eastern Promise is #BDE0E4 in HEX — rgb(189, 224, 228), hsl(186°, 42%, 82%), cmyk(17%, 2%, 0%, 11%).

Eastern Promise pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 186°, 42%, 82%. 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#BDE0E4

RGB189, 224, 228

HSL186°, 42%, 82%

HSV186°, 17%, 89%

CMYK17, 2, 0, 11

Decimal12443876

CSS RGBrgb(189, 224, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(186, 42%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Eastern Promise RF230-01

Exact match

Dulux

Sea Spray Quarter S31E1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #BFE2E6

Valspar

Out of the Blue 5004-9B

ΔE 0.9 · #BFE2E7

Benjamin Moore

Picture 743

ΔE 1.2 · #BADDE2

Vista Paint

Bright Vision K-190

ΔE 1.5 · #BFE3E9

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 1.7 · #BBDEE5

Sherwin-Williams

Bathe Blue SW6771

ΔE 1.7 · #C2E0E3

IKEA

IKEA048 48

ΔE 1.9 · #C2E4EA

Hallman-Lindsay

Kyoto 657

ΔE 1.9 · #BEE3EA

Behr

Cloudy Day 540E-2

ΔE 2.2 · #BFE0E0

PPG

Aqua Whisper 1234-3

ΔE 2.3 · #BFDFDF

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 3.8 · #CAE9EE

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 9.8 · #A1C5C8

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 10.3 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 12.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#BDE0E4

#E4C2BE

Analogous

#BEE4D5

#BDE0E4

#BECDE4

Triadic

#BDE0E4

#E4BEE1

#E1E4BE

Split-Complementary

#BDE0E4

#E4BECD

#E4D5BE

Tetradic

#BDE0E4

#D5BEE4

#E4C2BE

#CDE4BE

Monochromatic

#51AEB8

#88C7CE

#BDE0E4

#EDF7F8

Rectangle

#BDE0E4

#C2BEE4

#E4C2BE

#E1E4BE

Compound

#BDE0E4

#BECDE4

#E4C2BE

#E4D5BE

Variations

Lighter

#CBE7EA

#DAEBED

#EAF3F4

Darker

#81C6CE

#3E9EA8

#235D63

Saturation

#CBD6D7

#BEE1E4

#B1EBF2

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDE0E4

#D1D5E6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDE0E4

#DBDBE3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDE0E4

#BEE0DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Eastern Promise 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

#CDD5C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDE0E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#BADAEA

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.

#CD9C96

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: #BDE0E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDE0E4;

CSS Variable

--color-eastern-promise: #BDE0E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'eastern-promise': '#BDE0E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDE0E4] text-[#BDE0E4]

SCSS

$eastern-promise: #BDE0E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDE0E4?

#BDE0E4 is Eastern Promise, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BDE0E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Eastern Promise?

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

What colors pair well with Eastern Promise?

Eastern Promise 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 Eastern Promise?

You can download Eastern Promise 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 Eastern Promise?

The hex code is #BDE0E4. In RGB it's 189, 224, 228, and in HSL it's 186°, 42%, 82%.

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