GREENS

Healing Retreat

#BAC2AA

RGB 186, 194, 170 · HSL 80°, 16%, 71% · CMYK 4, 0, 12, 24

Healing Retreat is #BAC2AA in HEX — rgb(186, 194, 170), hsl(80°, 16%, 71%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 12%, 24%).

Healing Retreat pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 80°, 16%, 71%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BAC2AA

RGB186, 194, 170

HSL80°, 16%, 71%

HSV80°, 12%, 76%

CMYK4, 0, 12, 24

Decimal12239530

CSS RGBrgb(186, 194, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 16%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Arbor VitaeC-426

ΔE 0.4 · #B9C2AA

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Hallman-Lindsay

Arbor Vitae427

ΔE 1.2 · #BBC3AD

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Behr

Historical RuinsBXC-19

ΔE 1.3 · #BDC5AE

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Dulux

Jungle MossS20B2

ΔE 1.4 · #BEC3AC

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PPG

Side Kick1126-4

ΔE 2.3 · #BFC3AE

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Benjamin Moore

Aganthus472

ΔE 2.7 · #BAC1AE

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Dunn-Edwards

Tickled CrowDEC780

ΔE 3.1 · #B6BAA4

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Valspar

Green Monsoon5008-3C

ΔE 3.1 · #B6BEA1

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Kilz

ZionLG230-02

ΔE 3.4 · #C4CBB3

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Sherwin-Williams

Softened GreenSW6177

ΔE 3.5 · #BBBCA7

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Farrow & Ball

Vert de Terre234

ΔE 3.5 · #BABBA5

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Colorhouse

Glass .02Glass-02

ΔE 5 · #C9CFB5

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IKEA

IKEA149149

ΔE 5.8 · #CCD0BA

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RAL

Pebble Grey7032

ΔE 6 · #B8B799

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Dutch Boy

PerspectiveDCP-0749

ΔE 6.5 · #C8D4BE

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 13.7 · #CDCECD

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

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

#BAC2AA

#B1A9C1

Analogous

#C1BDA9

#BAC2AA

#ADC1A9

Triadic

#BAC2AA

#A9B9C1

#C1A9B9

Split-Complementary

#BAC2AA

#A9ADC1

#BDA9C1

Tetradic

#BAC2AA

#A9C1BD

#B1A9C1

#C1A9AD

Monochromatic

#6E7958

#95A17D

#BAC2AA

#DDE1D6

#F3F4F0

Rectangle

#BAC2AA

#A9C1B1

#B1A9C1

#C1A9B9

Compound

#BAC2AA

#ADC1A9

#B1A9C1

#BDA9C1

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Healing Retreat run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F1F2ED

Tint #E3E6DC

Tint #D5DACB

Tint #C7CDBA

Base #BAC2AA

Shade #95A17E

Shade #6F7B59

Shade #484F39

Shade #20231A

Variations

Lighter

#C7CDBA

#D5D9CD

#E6E8E2

Darker

#97A37E

#697552

#3D452F

Saturation

#B6B9B2

#B9C1A9

#C3E08A

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAC2AA

#C2BDAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAC2AA

#C1C1AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAC2AA

#BCBEC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Healing Retreat 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

#CBBE9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAC2AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8C3BF

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9181B3

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: #BAC2AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAC2AA;

CSS Variable

--color-healing-retreat: #BAC2AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'healing-retreat': '#BAC2AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAC2AA] text-[#BAC2AA]

SCSS

$healing-retreat: #BAC2AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAC2AA?

#BAC2AA is Healing Retreat, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BAC2AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Healing Retreat?

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

What colors pair well with Healing Retreat?

Healing Retreat 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 Healing Retreat?

You can download Healing Retreat 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 Healing Retreat?

The hex code is #BAC2AA. In RGB it's 186, 194, 170, and in HSL it's 80°, 16%, 71%.

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