GREENS

Fava Bean

#BAD09D

RGB 186, 208, 157 · HSL 86°, 35%, 72% · CMYK 11, 0, 25, 18

Fava Bean is #BAD09D in HEX — rgb(186, 208, 157), hsl(86°, 35%, 72%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 25%, 18%).

Fava Bean pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 86°, 35%, 72%. 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#BAD09D

RGB186, 208, 157

HSL86°, 35%, 72%

HSV86°, 25%, 82%

CMYK11, 0, 25, 18

Decimal12243101

CSS RGBrgb(186, 208, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 35%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sage Brush S370-3

ΔE 1.7 · #BCD49F

Dulux

Apium S21F3

ΔE 2.8 · #B7D0A2

Benjamin Moore

Corn 542

ΔE 3.3 · #BBCEA1

Vista Paint

Green Sheen C-763

ΔE 3.9 · #B5D5A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sheen 764

ΔE 4.2 · #B4D5A2

Kilz

Succulent Garden LG250-01

ΔE 4.5 · #B7CA90

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 4.5 · #ABCA99

Valspar

Crocodile Smile 6005-7C

ΔE 4.6 · #B4CE93

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 5.5 · #C1D0A6

Dunn-Edwards

Jade Bracelet DE5583

ΔE 5.6 · #C2D7AD

PPG

Harmonious 1120-5

ΔE 6.2 · #AFC195

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 7.2 · #B9D696

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 9.2 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 12.1 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 12.2 · #BDECB6

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#BAD09D

#B49FD1

Analogous

#D1CD9F

#BAD09D

#A2D19F

Triadic

#BAD09D

#9FBBD1

#D19FBB

Split-Complementary

#BAD09D

#9FA2D1

#CD9FD1

Tetradic

#BAD09D

#9FD1CD

#B49FD1

#D19FA2

Monochromatic

#709146

#96B86B

#BAD09D

#DFE9D2

#F3F7EE

Rectangle

#BAD09D

#9FD1B4

#B49FD1

#D19FBB

Compound

#BAD09D

#A2D19F

#B49FD1

#CD9FD1

Variations

Lighter

#C9DAB2

#D6E1C7

#E7ECE0

Darker

#98BB6B

#6A8C3E

#3E5223

Saturation

#B9BFB0

#BBD19F

#BEE887

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAD09D

#CEC59F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAD09D

#CCCCA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAD09D

#BFC9CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fava Bean 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

#CBC991

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAD09D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8CEB5

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#987FB9

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: #BAD09D;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAD09D;

CSS Variable

--color-fava-bean: #BAD09D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fava-bean': '#BAD09D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAD09D] text-[#BAD09D]

SCSS

$fava-bean: #BAD09D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAD09D?

#BAD09D is Fava Bean, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BAD09D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fava Bean?

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

What colors pair well with Fava Bean?

Fava Bean 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 Fava Bean?

You can download Fava Bean 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 Fava Bean?

The hex code is #BAD09D. In RGB it's 186, 208, 157, and in HSL it's 86°, 35%, 72%.

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