GREENS

Contemplation

#BED9C2

RGB 190, 217, 194 · HSL 129°, 26%, 80% · CMYK 12, 0, 11, 15

Contemplation is #BED9C2 in HEX — rgb(190, 217, 194), hsl(129°, 26%, 80%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 11%, 15%).

Contemplation pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 129°, 26%, 80%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BED9C2

RGB190, 217, 194

HSL129°, 26%, 80%

HSV129°, 12%, 85%

CMYK12, 0, 11, 15

Decimal12507586

CSS RGBrgb(190, 217, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(129, 26%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Contemplation 700E-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Cool Spring C-734

ΔE 0.9 · #BCD9C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Spring 735

ΔE 1.2 · #BBD9C3

Sherwin-Williams

Reclining Green SW6744

ΔE 2.2 · #B7D7BF

IKEA

IKEA046 46

ΔE 2.6 · #C3DCC9

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Afternoon DE5639

ΔE 2.6 · #C6DCC7

PPG

Sprite Twist 1226-3

ΔE 3 · #B9DCC3

Dulux

Ginninderra S24E2

ΔE 3.1 · #B3D5BF

Benjamin Moore

Pure 638

ΔE 3.5 · #C5DECC

Kilz

Green Icing RG170-02

ΔE 3.6 · #B5DAC2

Valspar

Kiss of Mint 5007-5B

ΔE 3.7 · #C1D5B9

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 5.5 · #C8D4BE

Colorhouse

Leaf .06 Leaf-06

ΔE 5.5 · #CDD9C2

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 8.7 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 12.2 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

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

#BED9C2

#D9BFD5

Analogous

#C8D9BF

#BED9C2

#BFD9D0

Triadic

#BED9C2

#C3BFD9

#D9C3BF

Split-Complementary

#BED9C2

#D0BFD9

#D9BFC8

Tetradic

#BED9C2

#BFC8D9

#D9BFD5

#D9D0BF

Monochromatic

#5EA168

#8FBD96

#BED9C2

#EFF6F0

Rectangle

#BED9C2

#BFD5D9

#D9BFD5

#D9C3BF

Compound

#BED9C2

#BFD9D0

#D9BFD5

#D9BFC8

Variations

Lighter

#CCE1CF

#DAE7DC

#EAF0EB

Darker

#8ABC92

#50905A

#2E5534

Saturation

#C8D0C9

#BFD9C3

#ACECB6

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BED9C2

#D1CEC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BED9C2

#D5D5C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BED9C2

#C1D5D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Contemplation 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

#CECFAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BED9C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBD4D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#C299BC

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: #BED9C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #BED9C2;

CSS Variable

--color-contemplation: #BED9C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'contemplation': '#BED9C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BED9C2] text-[#BED9C2]

SCSS

$contemplation: #BED9C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BED9C2?

#BED9C2 is Contemplation, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BED9C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Contemplation?

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

What colors pair well with Contemplation?

Contemplation 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 Contemplation?

You can download Contemplation 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 Contemplation?

The hex code is #BED9C2. In RGB it's 190, 217, 194, and in HSL it's 129°, 26%, 80%.

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