GREENS

Out of the Blue

#BFE2E7

RGB 191, 226, 231 · HSL 188°, 45%, 83% · CMYK 17, 2, 0, 9

Out of the Blue is #BFE2E7 in HEX — rgb(191, 226, 231), hsl(188°, 45%, 83%), cmyk(17%, 2%, 0%, 9%).

Out of the Blue pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 188°, 45%, 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#BFE2E7

RGB191, 226, 231

HSL188°, 45%, 83%

HSV188°, 17%, 91%

CMYK17, 2, 0, 9

Decimal12575463

CSS RGBrgb(191, 226, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(188, 45%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Out of the Blue 5004-9B

Exact match

Dulux

Sea Spray Quarter S31E1Q

ΔE 0.5 · #BFE2E6

Vista Paint

Bright Vision K-190

ΔE 0.7 · #BFE3E9

Kilz

Eastern Promise RF230-01

ΔE 0.9 · #BDE0E4

IKEA

IKEA048 48

ΔE 1 · #C2E4EA

Hallman-Lindsay

Kyoto 657

ΔE 1.2 · #BEE3EA

Behr

Eminence 550E-2

ΔE 1.5 · #C4E6EB

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Moon DE5764

ΔE 1.7 · #BBDEE5

Benjamin Moore

Picture 743

ΔE 1.8 · #BADDE2

Sherwin-Williams

Bathe Blue SW6771

ΔE 1.9 · #C2E0E3

PPG

Surf's Up 1236-3

ΔE 2.3 · #C6E4EB

Colorhouse

Dream .01 Dream-01

ΔE 3 · #CAE9EE

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 10 · #D5DBDB

Dutch Boy

Mellow Blue DCP-0468

ΔE 10.3 · #DDE8E2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 12.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#BFE2E7

#E7C5C0

Analogous

#C0E7D9

#BFE2E7

#C0CEE7

Triadic

#BFE2E7

#E7C0E2

#E2E7C0

Split-Complementary

#BFE2E7

#E7C0CE

#E7D9C0

Tetradic

#BFE2E7

#D9C0E7

#E7C5C0

#CEE7C0

Monochromatic

#51AFBD

#89C8D2

#BFE2E7

#EDF6F8

Rectangle

#BFE2E7

#C5C0E7

#E7C5C0

#E2E7C0

Compound

#BFE2E7

#C0CEE7

#E7C5C0

#E7D9C0

Variations

Lighter

#CDE8EC

#DBECEF

#EBF3F5

Darker

#81C7D2

#3B9FAE

#215D67

Saturation

#CED8DA

#C0E2E7

#B4EBF3

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFE2E7

#D3D7E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFE2E7

#DDDDE6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFE2E7

#C0E2E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Out of the Blue 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

#CFD6C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFE2E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCDBED

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.

#D19F97

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: #BFE2E7;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFE2E7;

CSS Variable

--color-out-of-the-blue: #BFE2E7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'out-of-the-blue': '#BFE2E7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFE2E7] text-[#BFE2E7]

SCSS

$out-of-the-blue: #BFE2E7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFE2E7?

#BFE2E7 is Out of the Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #BFE2E7 warm or cool?

Out of the Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Out of the Blue?

Out of the Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Out of the Blue?

Out of the Blue 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 Out of the Blue?

You can download Out of the Blue 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 Out of the Blue?

The hex code is #BFE2E7. In RGB it's 191, 226, 231, and in HSL it's 188°, 45%, 83%.

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