GREENS

Jitterbug

#BAC08A

RGB 186, 192, 138 · HSL 67°, 30%, 65% · CMYK 3, 0, 28, 25

Jitterbug is #BAC08A in HEX — rgb(186, 192, 138), hsl(67°, 30%, 65%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 28%, 25%).

Jitterbug pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 30%, 65%. 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#BAC08A

RGB186, 192, 138

HSL67°, 30%, 65%

HSV67°, 28%, 75%

CMYK3, 0, 28, 25

Decimal12238986

CSS RGBrgb(186, 192, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 30%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Jitterbug 1118-4

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Misty Valley 785

ΔE 2.2 · #BDC389

Benjamin Moore

Shades 537

ΔE 2.4 · #BDC68E

Vista Paint

Misty Valley C-784

ΔE 2.6 · #BCC287

Kilz

Burnished Green LF250-02

ΔE 2.8 · #BCBE84

Dunn-Edwards

Aloe Plant DE5563

ΔE 2.8 · #B8BA87

Dulux

Artichoke S19E4

ΔE 3.1 · #B1BE88

Valspar

Herb Cornucopia 6005-5C

ΔE 3.4 · #C3C18B

Behr

Fennell Seed S330-4

ΔE 3.4 · #B6B880

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 4.5 · #C7C896

Sherwin-Williams

Baby Bok Choy SW9037

ΔE 5 · #BBB98A

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 5.3 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 7.4 · #C8BD83

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 8.3 · #C1B98F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.9 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 11.7 · #B9D696

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

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

#BAC08A

#918BC1

Analogous

#C1AC8B

#BAC08A

#A0C18B

Triadic

#BAC08A

#8BBAC1

#C18BBA

Split-Complementary

#BAC08A

#8BA0C1

#AC8BC1

Tetradic

#BAC08A

#8BC1AC

#918BC1

#C18BA0

Monochromatic

#6E743E

#9DA659

#BAC08A

#D8DBBD

#F5F6EE

Rectangle

#BAC08A

#8BC191

#918BC1

#C18BBA

Compound

#BAC08A

#A0C18B

#918BC1

#AC8BC1

Variations

Lighter

#C8CDA2

#D4D7BC

#E5E6D9

Darker

#A2AB5E

#72793D

#434723

Saturation

#ACAE9E

#BAC18B

#D2E06C

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

10.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAC08A

#C4BA8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAC08A

#BFBF93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAC08A

#BEB9BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Jitterbug 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

#CBBD83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAC08A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8C2A7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7770AA

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: #BAC08A;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAC08A;

CSS Variable

--color-jitterbug: #BAC08A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jitterbug': '#BAC08A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAC08A] text-[#BAC08A]

SCSS

$jitterbug: #BAC08A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAC08A?

#BAC08A is Jitterbug, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BAC08A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jitterbug?

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

What colors pair well with Jitterbug?

Jitterbug 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 Jitterbug?

You can download Jitterbug 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 Jitterbug?

The hex code is #BAC08A. In RGB it's 186, 192, 138, and in HSL it's 67°, 30%, 65%.

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