GREENS

Quaver

#BED3CB

RGB 190, 211, 203 · HSL 157°, 19%, 79% · CMYK 10, 0, 4, 17

Quaver is #BED3CB in HEX — rgb(190, 211, 203), hsl(157°, 19%, 79%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 4%, 17%).

Quaver pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 157°, 19%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BED3CB

RGB190, 211, 203

HSL157°, 19%, 79%

HSV157°, 10%, 83%

CMYK10, 0, 4, 17

Decimal12506059

CSS RGBrgb(190, 211, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(157, 19%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Quaver S26B1

ΔE 0.5 · #BED3CA

Sherwin-Williams

Waterscape SW6470

ΔE 0.9 · #BFD2C9

Dunn-Edwards

Rolling Waves DE5716

ΔE 1.2 · #BFD1C9

Vista Paint

D√©j√† vu C-468

ΔE 1.2 · #C0D2CB

PPG

Geyser 1138-2

ΔE 1.7 · #C4D7CF

Benjamin Moore

Galt CW-560

ΔE 1.7 · #BFD7CE

Hallman-Lindsay

D?j? Vu 469

ΔE 1.8 · #BED1CC

Valspar

Sweet Mint 5005-5B

ΔE 2.2 · #C0D4C8

Behr

Frosted Silver BNC-07

ΔE 2.5 · #C6D7D1

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 2.6 · #C5D7D2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 3.6 · #C0CDC2

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 3.9 · #BFDAD7

Kilz

Almost Aqua TB-52

ΔE 4.2 · #BDD3D3

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5.8 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 8.7 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#BED3CB

#D4BFC7

Analogous

#BFD4C2

#BED3CB

#BFD1D4

Triadic

#BED3CB

#CCBFD4

#D4CCBF

Split-Complementary

#BED3CB

#D4BFD1

#D4C2BF

Tetradic

#BED3CB

#C2BFD4

#D4BFC7

#D1D4BF

Monochromatic

#659582

#92B5A7

#BED3CB

#EDF3F0

#F0F5F3

Rectangle

#BED3CB

#BFC7D4

#D4BFC7

#D4CCBF

Compound

#BED3CB

#BFD1D4

#D4BFC7

#D4C2BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCDCD6

#DAE4E0

#EAEFED

Darker

#8EB4A6

#588674

#324F44

Saturation

#C6CDCA

#BFD4CC

#AAE9D1

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BED3CB

#CCCBCC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BED3CB

#D0D0CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BED3CB

#BFD1D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Quaver 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

#CECBB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BED3CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBD0D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C096A6

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: #BED3CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #BED3CB;

CSS Variable

--color-quaver: #BED3CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quaver': '#BED3CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BED3CB] text-[#BED3CB]

SCSS

$quaver: #BED3CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BED3CB?

#BED3CB is Quaver, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BED3CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quaver?

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

What colors pair well with Quaver?

Quaver 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 Quaver?

You can download Quaver 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 Quaver?

The hex code is #BED3CB. In RGB it's 190, 211, 203, and in HSL it's 157°, 19%, 79%.

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