GREENS
Pale Sky
#BDF6FE
Pale Sky is #BDF6FE in HEX — rgb(189, 246, 254), hsl(187°, 97%, 87%), cmyk(26%, 3%, 0%, 0%).
Pale Sky pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 97%, 87%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Behr
Greek Isles P510-1
Dulux
Piccolo Quarter S32H1Q
Dunn-Edwards
Winter Escape DE5750
Benjamin Moore
Blue 2056-60
Kilz
Blues Tunes RF220-01
Hallman-Lindsay
Egg Blue 671
PPG
Seascape Green 1233-4
Vista Paint
Inner Peace K-198
Sherwin-Williams
Quench Blue SW6785
Valspar
Frosty 5006-9B
IKEA
IKEA048 48
Colorhouse
Dream .01 Dream-01
Dutch Boy
Mellow Blue DCP-0468
Kobra
Blue 27
Farrow & Ball
Cabbage White 269
RAL
Signal White 9003
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
84/100
Very Light
Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Calm · Restorative
Pale Sky 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #BDF6FE?
#BDF6FE is Pale Sky, a light green with a cool undertone.
Is #BDF6FE warm or cool?
Pale Sky reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Pale Sky?
Pale Sky works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.
What colors pair well with Pale Sky?
Pale Sky 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 Pale Sky?
You can download Pale Sky 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 Pale Sky?
The hex code is #BDF6FE. In RGB it's 189, 246, 254, and in HSL it's 187°, 97%, 87%.
