GREENS

Seagrass

#BCC6A2

RGB 188, 198, 162 · HSL 77°, 24%, 71% · CMYK 5, 0, 18, 22

Seagrass is #BCC6A2 in HEX — rgb(188, 198, 162), hsl(77°, 24%, 71%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 18%, 22%).

Seagrass pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 77°, 24%, 71%. 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#BCC6A2

RGB188, 198, 162

HSL77°, 24%, 71%

HSV77°, 18%, 78%

CMYK5, 0, 18, 22

Decimal12371618

CSS RGBrgb(188, 198, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 24%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Wispy Mint 750

ΔE 0.7 · #BCC7A4

Vista Paint

Wispy Mint C-749

ΔE 0.9 · #BBC7A2

PPG

Quaking Grass 1121-4

ΔE 1.1 · #BBC6A4

Benjamin Moore

Lily 480

ΔE 2.3 · #BAC3A3

Dunn-Edwards

Light Pine DE5535

ΔE 3 · #BCC09E

Kilz

California Avocado LG150-01

ΔE 3.2 · #C3C6A5

Sherwin-Williams

Baize Green SW6429

ΔE 3.2 · #C7CDA8

Dulux

Pale Spring S19D3

ΔE 3.3 · #B4BD98

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 3.5 · #C4C6A5

Behr

Clay Pebble 770D-4

ΔE 3.5 · #BABE99

Valspar

Good Morning 6004-5C

ΔE 4 · #B9C79C

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 4.7 · #C1D0A6

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 5.2 · #B9BA99

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.9 · #B8B799

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 8.9 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.8 · #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

#BCC6A2

#ADA3C7

Analogous

#C7BFA3

#BCC6A2

#ABC7A3

Triadic

#BCC6A2

#A3BDC7

#C7A3BD

Split-Complementary

#BCC6A2

#A3ABC7

#BFA3C7

Tetradic

#BCC6A2

#A3C7BF

#ADA3C7

#C7A3AB

Monochromatic

#73824F

#9AAA74

#BCC6A2

#DFE4D3

#F4F5EF

Rectangle

#BCC6A2

#A3C7AD

#ADA3C7

#C7A3BD

Compound

#BCC6A2

#ABC7A3

#ADA3C7

#BFA3C7

Variations

Lighter

#CAD2B6

#D7DCCA

#E7E9E1

Darker

#9DAD75

#6F7E49

#414A2A

Saturation

#B7BAB0

#BDC7A3

#C9E387

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

11.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCC6A2

#C7C0A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCC6A2

#C4C4A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCC6A2

#BFC1C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Seagrass 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

#CCC195

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCC6A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC6B9

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8F81B3

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: #BCC6A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCC6A2;

CSS Variable

--color-seagrass: #BCC6A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'seagrass': '#BCC6A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCC6A2] text-[#BCC6A2]

SCSS

$seagrass: #BCC6A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCC6A2?

#BCC6A2 is Seagrass, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BCC6A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Seagrass?

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

What colors pair well with Seagrass?

Seagrass 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 Seagrass?

You can download Seagrass 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 Seagrass?

The hex code is #BCC6A2. In RGB it's 188, 198, 162, and in HSL it's 77°, 24%, 71%.

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