GREENS

Kyoto

#BEE3EA

RGB 190, 227, 234 · HSL 190°, 51%, 83% · CMYK 19, 3, 0, 8

Kyoto is #BEE3EA in HEX — rgb(190, 227, 234), hsl(190°, 51%, 83%), cmyk(19%, 3%, 0%, 8%).

Kyoto pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 190°, 51%, 83%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BEE3EA

RGB190, 227, 234

HSL190°, 51%, 83%

HSV190°, 19%, 92%

CMYK19, 3, 0, 8

Decimal12510186

CSS RGBrgb(190, 227, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(190, 51%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Kyoto 657

Exact match

Vista Paint

Bright Vision K-190

ΔE 0.6 · #BFE3E9

Dulux

Baby Motive Quarter S32E1Q

ΔE 1 · #BBE3EA

Kilz

Peaceful Bedtime RE220-01

ΔE 1.1 · #C1E6ED

Valspar

Out of the Blue 5004-9B

ΔE 1.2 · #BFE2E7

IKEA

IKEA048 48

ΔE 1.2 · #C2E4EA

Benjamin Moore

Skyscraper 765

ΔE 1.7 · #B8E0E6

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 1.8 · #BBDEE5

Behr

Eminence 550E-2

ΔE 1.8 · #C4E6EB

Sherwin-Williams

Minor Blue SW6792

ΔE 2.1 · #B7DFE8

PPG

Surf's Up 1236-3

ΔE 2.4 · #C6E4EB

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 3.3 · #CAE9EE

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 10.9 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 11.2 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 13 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#BEE3EA

#EAC5BE

Analogous

#BEEADB

#BEE3EA

#BECCEA

Triadic

#BEE3EA

#EABEE2

#E2EABE

Split-Complementary

#BEE3EA

#EABECC

#EADBBE

Tetradic

#BEE3EA

#DBBEEA

#EAC5BE

#CCEABE

Monochromatic

#4AB0C4

#84C9D7

#BEE3EA

#ECF7F9

Rectangle

#BEE3EA

#C5BEEA

#EAC5BE

#E2EABE

Compound

#BEE3EA

#BECCEA

#EAC5BE

#EADBBE

Variations

Lighter

#CBE8EE

#DAEDF0

#EAF3F5

Darker

#7BC8D7

#33A0B6

#1C5E6B

Saturation

#CDD8DA

#BEE2EA

#B3E9F4

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEE3EA

#D3D8EC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEE3EA

#DDDDE9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEE3EA

#BFE3E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Kyoto 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

#CED7CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEE3EA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBDCEF

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.

#D49E93

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: #BEE3EA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEE3EA;

CSS Variable

--color-kyoto: #BEE3EA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kyoto': '#BEE3EA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEE3EA] text-[#BEE3EA]

SCSS

$kyoto: #BEE3EA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEE3EA?

#BEE3EA is Kyoto, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BEE3EA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kyoto?

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

What colors pair well with Kyoto?

Kyoto 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 Kyoto?

You can download Kyoto 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 Kyoto?

The hex code is #BEE3EA. In RGB it's 190, 227, 234, and in HSL it's 190°, 51%, 83%.

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