GREENS

Paris White

#BFCDC0

RGB 191, 205, 192 · HSL 124°, 12%, 78% · CMYK 7, 0, 6, 20

Paris White is #BFCDC0 in HEX — rgb(191, 205, 192), hsl(124°, 12%, 78%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 6%, 20%).

Paris White pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 124°, 12%, 78%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BFCDC0

RGB191, 205, 192

HSL124°, 12%, 78%

HSV124°, 7%, 80%

CMYK7, 0, 6, 20

Decimal12570048

CSS RGBrgb(191, 205, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(124, 12%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sage 458

ΔE 1.1 · #C0CEC3

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 1.1 · #C0CDC2

Behr

Light Year N370-3

ΔE 1.1 · #BFCDBE

Hallman-Lindsay

Favored One 455

ΔE 1.4 · #BFCABD

Dunn-Edwards

Opaline DEC783

ΔE 1.5 · #C1D1C4

Vista Paint

Amelia C-1385

ΔE 1.7 · #BFCCC2

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 1.9 · #BCC8BC

Dulux

Zen S24A1

ΔE 1.9 · #C2CFC5

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 1.9 · #C1CBC0

PPG

Niagara Mist 10-30

ΔE 1.9 · #BCC8BA

Sherwin-Williams

Slow Green SW6456

ΔE 2.9 · #C6D5C9

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 3.7 · #BEC5B6

IKEA

IKEA151 151

ΔE 4 · #CCD7CA

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.1 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.2 · #CDCECD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.6 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#BFCDC0

#CEC0CD

Analogous

#C6CEC0

#BFCDC0

#C0CEC8

Triadic

#BFCDC0

#C1C0CE

#CEC1C0

Split-Complementary

#BFCDC0

#C8C0CE

#CEC0C6

Tetradic

#BFCDC0

#C0C6CE

#CEC0CD

#CEC8C0

Monochromatic

#6C896E

#95AC97

#BFCDC0

#EBEFEB

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#BFCDC0

#C0CDCE

#CEC0CD

#CEC1C0

Compound

#BFCDC0

#C0CEC8

#CEC0CD

#CEC0C6

Variations

Lighter

#CDD8CD

#DAE1DA

#EAEDEA

Darker

#93AB95

#5F7C61

#374838

Saturation

#C5C9C5

#C0CEC1

#A7E6AC

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFCDC0

#C9C7C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFCDC0

#CBCBC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFCDC0

#C1CBCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Paris White 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

#CFC6AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFCDC0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCCBCF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#BF94BC

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: #BFCDC0;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFCDC0;

CSS Variable

--color-paris-white: #BFCDC0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paris-white': '#BFCDC0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFCDC0] text-[#BFCDC0]

SCSS

$paris-white: #BFCDC0;

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#BBC6B7 · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFCDC0?

#BFCDC0 is Paris White, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BFCDC0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paris White?

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

What colors pair well with Paris White?

Paris White 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 Paris White?

You can download Paris White 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 Paris White?

The hex code is #BFCDC0. In RGB it's 191, 205, 192, and in HSL it's 124°, 12%, 78%.

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