GREENS

Rolling Waves

#BFD1C9

RGB 191, 209, 201 · HSL 153°, 16%, 78% · CMYK 9, 0, 4, 18

Rolling Waves is #BFD1C9 in HEX — rgb(191, 209, 201), hsl(153°, 16%, 78%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 4%, 18%).

Rolling Waves pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 153°, 16%, 78%. 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#BFD1C9

RGB191, 209, 201

HSL153°, 16%, 78%

HSV153°, 9%, 82%

CMYK9, 0, 4, 18

Decimal12571081

CSS RGBrgb(191, 209, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(153, 16%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Rolling Waves DE5716

Exact match

Dulux

White Box S26A1

ΔE 0.7 · #BFD0C9

Vista Paint

D√©j√† vu C-468

ΔE 0.7 · #C0D2CB

Sherwin-Williams

Waterscape SW6470

ΔE 0.7 · #BFD2C9

Benjamin Moore

Palladian HC-144

ΔE 0.9 · #C2D2CA

Hallman-Lindsay

D?j? Vu 469

ΔE 1.6 · #BED1CC

Valspar

Frosty Grass 5003-3B

ΔE 1.8 · #C3D1C7

PPG

Geyser 1138-2

ΔE 2.1 · #C4D7CF

Behr

Frosted Jade PPU11-13

ΔE 2.1 · #C2D0C5

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 2.6 · #C0CDC2

Colorhouse

Wool .01 Wool-01

ΔE 2.7 · #C5D7D2

IKEA

IKEA151 151

ΔE 4.4 · #CCD7CA

Kilz

Baby Blanket RF240-01

ΔE 4.4 · #BDD3D3

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5.1 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.2 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.9 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#BFD1C9

#D0BEC6

Analogous

#BED0BF

#BFD1C9

#BECFD0

Triadic

#BFD1C9

#C8BED0

#D0C8BE

Split-Complementary

#BFD1C9

#D0BECF

#D0BFBE

Tetradic

#BFD1C9

#BFBED0

#D0BEC6

#CFD0BE

Monochromatic

#678E7C

#92B0A2

#BFD1C9

#EAF0ED

#F0F4F2

Rectangle

#BFD1C9

#BEC6D0

#D0BEC6

#D0C8BE

Compound

#BFD1C9

#BECFD0

#D0BEC6

#D0BFBE

Variations

Lighter

#CBD9D3

#D9E2DE

#E9EEEC

Darker

#8FAFA1

#5A816F

#344B41

Saturation

#C4CAC7

#BED0C8

#A6E7CA

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFD1C9

#CBCACA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFD1C9

#CECECA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFD1C9

#C0CFD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Rolling Waves 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

#CFC9B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFD1C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCCED6

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.

#BF94A7

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: #BFD1C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFD1C9;

CSS Variable

--color-rolling-waves: #BFD1C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rolling-waves': '#BFD1C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFD1C9] text-[#BFD1C9]

SCSS

$rolling-waves: #BFD1C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFD1C9?

#BFD1C9 is Rolling Waves, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BFD1C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rolling Waves?

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

What colors pair well with Rolling Waves?

Rolling Waves 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 Rolling Waves?

You can download Rolling Waves 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 Rolling Waves?

The hex code is #BFD1C9. In RGB it's 191, 209, 201, and in HSL it's 153°, 16%, 78%.

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