GREENS

Bahia Grass

#B9BD97

RGB 185, 189, 151 · HSL 66°, 22%, 67% · CMYK 2, 0, 20, 26

Bahia Grass is #B9BD97 in HEX — rgb(185, 189, 151), hsl(66°, 22%, 67%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 20%, 26%).

Bahia Grass pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 66°, 22%, 67%. 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#B9BD97

RGB185, 189, 151

HSL66°, 22%, 67%

HSV66°, 20%, 74%

CMYK2, 0, 20, 26

Decimal12172695

CSS RGBrgb(185, 189, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 22%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bahia Grass 1122-4

Exact match

Behr

Clay Pebble 770D-4

ΔE 0.7 · #BABE99

Valspar

Sumptuous Sage 6002-3C

ΔE 1.1 · #B9BC98

Benjamin Moore

Burgess CW-485

ΔE 1.2 · #BBBE9A

Vista Paint

Golden Shores K-404

ΔE 1.6 · #BABD9A

Dulux

Pale Spring S19D3

ΔE 2.1 · #B4BD98

Hallman-Lindsay

Rediscover 408

ΔE 2.3 · #B5B790

Dunn-Edwards

Light Pine DE5535

ΔE 2.5 · #BCC09E

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 2.9 · #B9BA99

Kilz

Kiwi LG160-02

ΔE 3.1 · #BEC297

Sherwin-Williams

Recycled Glass SW7747

ΔE 3.5 · #BDC0A0

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 4.6 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 4.9 · #B8B799

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 6.6 · #CFC7A2

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.7 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B9BD97

#9C98BD

Analogous

#BDAF98

#B9BD97

#A7BD98

Triadic

#B9BD97

#98BABD

#BD98BA

Split-Complementary

#B9BD97

#98A7BD

#AF98BD

Tetradic

#B9BD97

#98BDAF

#9C98BD

#BD98A7

Monochromatic

#6F734A

#9AA06A

#B9BD97

#D9DBC7

#F4F5EF

Rectangle

#B9BD97

#98BD9C

#9C98BD

#BD98BA

Compound

#B9BD97

#A7BD98

#9C98BD

#AF98BD

Variations

Lighter

#C8CAAD

#D4D6C3

#E5E6DD

Darker

#9FA46D

#707547

#424529

Saturation

#AFB0A5

#BABD98

#D4DE78

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9BD97

#C0B998

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9BD97

#BCBC9D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9BD97

#BCB8BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bahia Grass 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

#CABA8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9BD97

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7BFB1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7B76AD

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: #B9BD97;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9BD97;

CSS Variable

--color-bahia-grass: #B9BD97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bahia-grass': '#B9BD97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9BD97] text-[#B9BD97]

SCSS

$bahia-grass: #B9BD97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9BD97?

#B9BD97 is Bahia Grass, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B9BD97 warm or cool?

Bahia Grass reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bahia Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Bahia Grass?

Bahia Grass 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 Bahia Grass?

You can download Bahia Grass 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 Bahia Grass?

The hex code is #B9BD97. In RGB it's 185, 189, 151, and in HSL it's 66°, 22%, 67%.

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