GREENS

Bavarian Hops

#ACBF93

RGB 172, 191, 147 · HSL 86°, 26%, 66% · CMYK 10, 0, 23, 25

Bavarian Hops is #ACBF93 in HEX — rgb(172, 191, 147), hsl(86°, 26%, 66%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 23%, 25%).

Bavarian Hops pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 86°, 26%, 66%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#ACBF93

RGB172, 191, 147

HSL86°, 26%, 66%

HSV86°, 23%, 75%

CMYK10, 0, 23, 25

Decimal11321235

CSS RGBrgb(172, 191, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 26%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Harmonious 1120-5

ΔE 0.9 · #AFC195

Sherwin-Williams

Seawashed Glass SW9034

ΔE 1.6 · #A9C095

Dulux

Sheer Green S21E3

ΔE 2.5 · #B1C69A

Dunn-Edwards

Gardening DE5570

ΔE 2.5 · #ACBA8D

Valspar

Gloaming Green 6001-6A

ΔE 2.5 · #A7B98B

Benjamin Moore

Central 431

ΔE 2.9 · #A8BA8A

Behr

Bay Water S380-4

ΔE 3.2 · #A4BF92

Vista Paint

Green Glass C-750

ΔE 3.8 · #AAB891

Hallman-Lindsay

Glendale 758

ΔE 4.1 · #A1BB8B

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 5.5 · #9AB68E

Kilz

Subtle Celery TB-74

ΔE 6 · #BFCDA3

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 6.7 · #9CAD7F

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 7.7 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 9.7 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.7 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ACBF93

#A592BF

Analogous

#BFBC92

#ACBF93

#95BF92

Triadic

#ACBF93

#92ABBF

#BF92AB

Split-Complementary

#ACBF93

#9295BF

#BC92BF

Tetradic

#ACBF93

#92BFBC

#A592BF

#BF9295

Monochromatic

#5F7444

#86A362

#ACBF93

#D0DBC2

#F3F6EF

Rectangle

#ACBF93

#92BFA5

#A592BF

#BF92AB

Compound

#ACBF93

#95BF92

#A592BF

#BC92BF

Variations

Lighter

#BCCCA8

#CDD6BF

#E1E6DB

Darker

#8BA766

#607742

#384626

Saturation

#A9AFA2

#ABBF92

#B0DF72

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACBF93

#BDB595

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACBF93

#BCBC9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACBF93

#B0B8BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bavarian Hops 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

#C0BC89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACBF93

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEC1AE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8B73AB

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #ACBF93;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACBF93;

CSS Variable

--color-bavarian-hops: #ACBF93;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bavarian-hops': '#ACBF93' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACBF93] text-[#ACBF93]

SCSS

$bavarian-hops: #ACBF93;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACBF93?

#ACBF93 is Bavarian Hops, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #ACBF93 warm or cool?

Bavarian Hops reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bavarian Hops?

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

What colors pair well with Bavarian Hops?

Bavarian Hops 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 Bavarian Hops?

You can download Bavarian Hops 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 Bavarian Hops?

The hex code is #ACBF93. In RGB it's 172, 191, 147, and in HSL it's 86°, 26%, 66%.

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