GREENS

Cape Hope

#BFD3D2

RGB 191, 211, 210 · HSL 177°, 19%, 79% · CMYK 9, 0, 0, 17

Cape Hope is #BFD3D2 in HEX — rgb(191, 211, 210), hsl(177°, 19%, 79%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 0%, 17%).

Cape Hope pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 177°, 19%, 79%. 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#BFD3D2

RGB191, 211, 210

HSL177°, 19%, 79%

HSV177°, 9%, 83%

CMYK9, 0, 0, 17

Decimal12571602

CSS RGBrgb(191, 211, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(177, 19%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Cape Hope 496

Exact match

Vista Paint

Cape Hope C-495

ΔE 0.4 · #BFD2D1

Dulux

Detroit S29A1

ΔE 0.9 · #BDD1D1

Kilz

Baby Blanket RF240-01

ΔE 0.9 · #BDD3D3

Benjamin Moore

Harbor 2136-60

ΔE 1.5 · #C4D5D5

PPG

Babbling Brook 1144-3

ΔE 1.7 · #BECFCD

Behr

Zero Gravity N450-2

ΔE 1.7 · #C3D7D4

Valspar

Destiny 5003-5B

ΔE 1.8 · #BDD6D5

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 1.9 · #BBD0D2

Sherwin-Williams

Tidewater SW6477

ΔE 2.1 · #C3D7D3

IKEA

IKEA081 81

ΔE 3.3 · #BFDAD7

Dunn-Edwards

Rolling Waves DE5716

ΔE 3.8 · #BFD1C9

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 5.6 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 5.7 · #CCD0CD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.7 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.1 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#BFD3D2

#D4BFC0

Analogous

#BFD4C8

#BFD3D2

#BFCAD4

Triadic

#BFD3D2

#D3BFD4

#D4D3BF

Split-Complementary

#BFD3D2

#D4BFCA

#D4C8BF

Tetradic

#BFD3D2

#C8BFD4

#D4BFC0

#CAD4BF

Monochromatic

#659592

#92B5B3

#BFD3D2

#EDF3F2

#F0F5F4

Rectangle

#BFD3D2

#BFC0D4

#D4BFC0

#D4D3BF

Compound

#BFD3D2

#BFCAD4

#D4BFC0

#D4C8BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCDCDB

#DAE4E4

#EAEFEF

Darker

#8EB4B2

#588684

#324F4D

Saturation

#C6CDCC

#BFD4D3

#AAE9E6

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFD3D2

#CBCCD3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFD3D2

#D0D0D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFD3D2

#C0D2D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cape Hope 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

#CFCBB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFD3D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCD0DD

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.

#C09698

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: #BFD3D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFD3D2;

CSS Variable

--color-cape-hope: #BFD3D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cape-hope': '#BFD3D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFD3D2] text-[#BFD3D2]

SCSS

$cape-hope: #BFD3D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFD3D2?

#BFD3D2 is Cape Hope, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BFD3D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cape Hope?

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

What colors pair well with Cape Hope?

Cape Hope 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 Cape Hope?

You can download Cape Hope 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 Cape Hope?

The hex code is #BFD3D2. In RGB it's 191, 211, 210, and in HSL it's 177°, 19%, 79%.

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