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Desert Grass

#BCAE7D

RGB 188, 174, 125 · HSL 47°, 32%, 61% · CMYK 0, 7, 34, 26

Desert Grass is #BCAE7D in HEX — rgb(188, 174, 125), hsl(47°, 32%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 34%, 26%).

Desert Grass pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 32%, 61%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BCAE7D

RGB188, 174, 125

HSL47°, 32%, 61%

HSV47°, 34%, 74%

CMYK0, 7, 34, 26

Decimal12365437

CSS RGBrgb(188, 174, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 32%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Desert Grass 3008-7C

Exact match

PPG

Wright Pale Mustard FLLW724

ΔE 1.2 · #BBAC7D

Behr

Everglade MQ6-60

ΔE 2.7 · #BAAD77

Dulux

Aviva S16D4

ΔE 3 · #C5B27F

Benjamin Moore

Golden CSP-1005

ΔE 3.2 · #BDA97B

Dunn-Edwards

Even Growth DE5494

ΔE 3.2 · #B2AA7A

Vista Paint

Star of Gold C-322

ΔE 3.3 · #B8A87C

Hallman-Lindsay

Bamboo Forest 401

ΔE 3.4 · #B1A979

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 3.7 · #BCB186

Sherwin-Williams

Cool Avocado SW9029

ΔE 3.9 · #C4B47D

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 4.2 · #C2B078

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4.9 · #C1A878

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 6.8 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.1 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10.3 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 10.4 · #C7C896

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#BCAE7D

#7C8ABB

Analogous

#BB8E7C

#BCAE7D

#A9BB7C

Triadic

#BCAE7D

#7CBBAE

#AE7CBB

Split-Complementary

#BCAE7D

#7CA9BB

#8E7CBB

Tetradic

#BCAE7D

#7CBB8E

#7C8ABB

#BB7CA9

Monochromatic

#685D36

#9B8B50

#BCAE7D

#D5CDAE

#EFECE1

Rectangle

#BCAE7D

#8ABB7C

#7C8ABB

#AE7CBB

Compound

#BCAE7D

#A9BB7C

#7C8ABB

#8E7CBB

Variations

Lighter

#C9BE96

#D4CDB3

#E4E1D4

Darker

#A69453

#746737

#443C1F

Saturation

#A5A192

#BBAE7C

#DDC15A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCAE7D

#BAAF7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCAE7D

#B0B085

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCAE7D

#BFA8AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Desert Grass brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#CCAF79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCAE7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB49D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6371A6

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: #BCAE7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCAE7D;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-grass: #BCAE7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-grass': '#BCAE7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCAE7D] text-[#BCAE7D]

SCSS

$desert-grass: #BCAE7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCAE7D?

#BCAE7D is Desert Grass, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BCAE7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Grass?

Desert Grass works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Desert Grass?

Desert Grass pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Desert Grass?

You can download Desert 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 Desert Grass?

The hex code is #BCAE7D. In RGB it's 188, 174, 125, and in HSL it's 47°, 32%, 61%.

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