GREENS

Reindeer Moss

#BDF8A3

RGB 189, 248, 163 · HSL 102°, 86%, 81% · CMYK 24, 0, 34, 3

Reindeer Moss is #BDF8A3 in HEX — rgb(189, 248, 163), hsl(102°, 86%, 81%), cmyk(24%, 0%, 34%, 3%).

Reindeer Moss pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 102°, 86%, 81%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BDF8A3

RGB189, 248, 163

HSL102°, 86%, 81%

HSV102°, 34%, 97%

CMYK24, 0, 34, 3

Decimal12449955

CSS RGBrgb(189, 248, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(102, 86%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fairway Mist 430A-3

ΔE 3.9 · #CAFFA6

Dulux

Stem Green S22H4

ΔE 8.9 · #AEDF8F

Vista Paint

Frog Prince K-322

ΔE 10.1 · #A0DC85

Benjamin Moore

Leprechaun 557

ΔE 10.4 · #A4DA85

PPG

Celery Sprig 1224-6

ΔE 11.8 · #9ED686

Dunn-Edwards

Wasabi DE5578

ΔE 12.7 · #AFD77F

Valspar

Greenscape 6005-10A

ΔE 12.9 · #A8D485

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 14.4 · #C7DF89

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 16.4 · #BDECB6

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 16.4 · #B8D280

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Lime 771

ΔE 17 · #C1DB9A

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 19.6 · #DBE8A7

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 21.6 · #99C285

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 22.2 · #E2E38D

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 22.8 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 31.3 · #F7E29D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

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

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

#BDF8A3

#DFA5F8

Analogous

#E8F8A5

#BDF8A3

#A5F8B6

Triadic

#BDF8A3

#A5BEF8

#F8A5BE

Split-Complementary

#BDF8A3

#B6A5F8

#F8A5E8

Tetradic

#BDF8A3

#A5E8F8

#DFA5F8

#F8B6A5

Monochromatic

#57EE17

#8AF35E

#BDF8A3

#EEFDE7

Rectangle

#BDF8A3

#A5F8DF

#DFA5F8

#F8A5BE

Compound

#BDF8A3

#A5F8B6

#DFA5F8

#F8A5E8

Variations

Lighter

#CBFAB7

#D9F7CD

#EAF8E4

Darker

#85F654

#47DD06

#288301

Saturation

#CADBC2

#BEF8A5

#BDFCA1

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDF8A3

#ECDFA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDF8A3

#EFEFB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDF8A3

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Reindeer Moss 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

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How it looks under different light

#CDE795

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDF8A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAECBA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EEE7

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.

#C776EA

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: #BDF8A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDF8A3;

CSS Variable

--color-reindeer-moss: #BDF8A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reindeer-moss': '#BDF8A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDF8A3] text-[#BDF8A3]

SCSS

$reindeer-moss: #BDF8A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDF8A3?

#BDF8A3 is Reindeer Moss, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BDF8A3 warm or cool?

Reindeer Moss reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Reindeer Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Reindeer Moss?

Reindeer Moss 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 Reindeer Moss?

You can download Reindeer Moss 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 Reindeer Moss?

The hex code is #BDF8A3. In RGB it's 189, 248, 163, and in HSL it's 102°, 86%, 81%.

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