GREENS

Poolside

#BEE0E2

RGB 190, 224, 226 · HSL 183°, 38%, 82% · CMYK 16, 1, 0, 11

Poolside is #BEE0E2 in HEX — rgb(190, 224, 226), hsl(183°, 38%, 82%), cmyk(16%, 1%, 0%, 11%).

Poolside pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 183°, 38%, 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#BEE0E2

RGB190, 224, 226

HSL183°, 38%, 82%

HSV183°, 16%, 89%

CMYK16, 1, 0, 11

Decimal12509410

CSS RGBrgb(190, 224, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 38%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bathing Quarter S31D1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #BFE1E4

Behr

Cloudy Day 540E-2

ΔE 1.1 · #BFE0E0

Kilz

Eastern Promise RF230-01

ΔE 1.1 · #BDE0E4

PPG

Aqua Whisper 1234-3

ΔE 1.2 · #BFDFDF

Benjamin Moore

Dolphin's 722

ΔE 1.3 · #BDDEDE

Vista Paint

Aegean Accent K-213

ΔE 1.3 · #BCDEDE

Valspar

Tropical Spray 5004-7A

ΔE 1.5 · #C3E1E3

Sherwin-Williams

Bathe Blue SW6771

ΔE 1.5 · #C2E0E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Monet Magic 665

ΔE 2.4 · #BBDADE

IKEA

IKEA048 48

ΔE 2.6 · #C2E4EA

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 2.7 · #BBDEE5

Colorhouse

Dream .02 Dream-02

ΔE 3.3 · #BDE1DD

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 9.5 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 9.6 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 11.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.1 · #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

#BEE0E2

#E3C1C0

Analogous

#C0E3D3

#BEE0E2

#C0CFE3

Triadic

#BEE0E2

#E3C0E1

#E1E3C0

Split-Complementary

#BEE0E2

#E3C0CF

#E3D3C0

Tetradic

#BEE0E2

#D3C0E3

#E3C1C0

#CFE3C0

Monochromatic

#56AEB3

#8BC8CB

#BEE0E2

#EDF7F7

Rectangle

#BEE0E2

#C1C0E3

#E3C1C0

#E1E3C0

Compound

#BEE0E2

#C0CFE3

#E3C1C0

#E3D3C0

Variations

Lighter

#CCE7E8

#DBEBEC

#EBF3F3

Darker

#84C7CA

#439EA3

#265D60

Saturation

#CCD6D6

#C0E1E3

#B1EEF1

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

14.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEE0E2

#D2D5E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEE0E2

#DBDBE2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEE0E2

#BFE0DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Poolside 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

#CED5C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEE0E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBDAE9

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.

#CB9B99

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: #BEE0E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEE0E2;

CSS Variable

--color-poolside: #BEE0E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poolside': '#BEE0E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEE0E2] text-[#BEE0E2]

SCSS

$poolside: #BEE0E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEE0E2?

#BEE0E2 is Poolside, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BEE0E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Poolside?

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

What colors pair well with Poolside?

Poolside 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 Poolside?

You can download Poolside 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 Poolside?

The hex code is #BEE0E2. In RGB it's 190, 224, 226, and in HSL it's 183°, 38%, 82%.

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