GREENS

Zion

#BCC5AA

RGB 188, 197, 170 · HSL 80°, 19%, 72% · CMYK 5, 0, 14, 23

Zion is #BCC5AA in HEX — rgb(188, 197, 170), hsl(80°, 19%, 72%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 14%, 23%).

Zion pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 80°, 19%, 72%. 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#BCC5AA

RGB188, 197, 170

HSL80°, 19%, 72%

HSV80°, 14%, 77%

CMYK5, 0, 14, 23

Decimal12371370

CSS RGBrgb(188, 197, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 19%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Koala Bear 780D-4

ΔE 1.2 · #BAC4A7

Dulux

Tamboon S21C2

ΔE 1.6 · #BEC8AF

Vista Paint

Arbor Vitae C-426

ΔE 1.9 · #B9C2AA

Hallman-Lindsay

Lush Meadow 434

ΔE 2.3 · #C0CBB1

Benjamin Moore

Spring 438

ΔE 2.6 · #C1CCB2

Valspar

Green Monsoon 5008-3C

ΔE 2.8 · #B6BEA1

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 3 · #C4CBB3

PPG

Side Kick 1126-4

ΔE 3.7 · #BFC3AE

Sherwin-Williams

Recycled Glass SW7747

ΔE 3.9 · #BDC0A0

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 4.1 · #C9CFB5

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 4.2 · #C4C6A5

Dunn-Edwards

Light Pine DE5535

ΔE 4.5 · #BCC09E

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 5.6 · #CCD0BA

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.1 · #B8B799

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 6.1 · #C8D4BE

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#BCC5AA

#B3AAC5

Analogous

#C5C1AA

#BCC5AA

#AFC5AA

Triadic

#BCC5AA

#AABCC5

#C5AABC

Split-Complementary

#BCC5AA

#AAAFC5

#C1AAC5

Tetradic

#BCC5AA

#AAC5C1

#B3AAC5

#C5AAAF

Monochromatic

#727F57

#98A67D

#BCC5AA

#E0E4D8

#F3F5F0

Rectangle

#BCC5AA

#AAC5B3

#B3AAC5

#C5AABC

Compound

#BCC5AA

#AFC5AA

#B3AAC5

#C1AAC5

Variations

Lighter

#C9D1BB

#D6DBCD

#E7E9E3

Darker

#9AA87D

#6C7A50

#3F482E

Saturation

#B9BCB4

#BCC5AA

#C6E28D

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCC5AA

#C5C0AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCC5AA

#C4C4AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCC5AA

#BEC1C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Zion 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

#CCC09B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCC5AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC5BF

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.

#9483B5

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: #BCC5AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCC5AA;

CSS Variable

--color-zion: #BCC5AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zion': '#BCC5AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCC5AA] text-[#BCC5AA]

SCSS

$zion: #BCC5AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCC5AA?

#BCC5AA is Zion, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BCC5AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zion?

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

What colors pair well with Zion?

Zion 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 Zion?

You can download Zion 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 Zion?

The hex code is #BCC5AA. In RGB it's 188, 197, 170, and in HSL it's 80°, 19%, 72%.

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