GREENS

Greenish Tan

#BCCB7A

RGB 188, 203, 122 · HSL 71°, 44%, 64% · CMYK 7, 0, 40, 20

Greenish Tan is #BCCB7A in HEX — rgb(188, 203, 122), hsl(71°, 44%, 64%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 40%, 20%).

Greenish Tan pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 71°, 44%, 64%. 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#BCCB7A

RGB188, 203, 122

HSL71°, 44%, 64%

HSV71°, 40%, 80%

CMYK7, 0, 40, 20

Decimal12372858

CSS RGBrgb(188, 203, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(71, 44%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Floral Bouquet 1117-4

ΔE 1.3 · #BACB7C

Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green 779

ΔE 2.3 · #C3CD7C

Vista Paint

Frog Green C-778

ΔE 2.7 · #C3CD79

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 3.2 · #BEC675

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 4.7 · #B8D280

Behr

Lavish Lime HDC-SM14-5

ΔE 5 · #B0C177

Benjamin Moore

Stem 2029-40

ΔE 5.3 · #ADC875

Dulux

Young Leaf S20F5

ΔE 5.5 · #B2C86E

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 5.9 · #CCCE7A

Sherwin-Williams

Mélange Green SW6710

ΔE 6.4 · #C4C476

Valspar

Green Gecko 6006-8A

ΔE 6.8 · #A7C06A

Dunn-Edwards

Grass Root DE5521

ΔE 7.6 · #C3C175

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 7.6 · #C7DF89

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 11.7 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 15.4 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 20.7 · #7AB96E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#BCCB7A

#8A7BCC

Analogous

#CCB27B

#BCCB7A

#94CC7B

Triadic

#BCCB7A

#7BBDCC

#CC7BBD

Split-Complementary

#BCCB7A

#7B94CC

#B27BCC

Tetradic

#BCCB7A

#7BCCB2

#8A7BCC

#CC7B94

Monochromatic

#6F7D31

#A0B446

#BCCB7A

#D8E1B2

#F4F6E9

Rectangle

#BCCB7A

#7BCC8A

#8A7BCC

#CC7BBD

Compound

#BCCB7A

#94CC7B

#8A7BCC

#B27BCC

Variations

Lighter

#CAD695

#D5DDB3

#E5E9D5

Darker

#A7BC49

#75852E

#454F1A

Saturation

#ABAF97

#BDCC7B

#CDE561

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCCB7A

#CEC07C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCCB7A

#C9C988

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCCB7A

#C2C1C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Greenish Tan 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

#CCC577

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCCB7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#BACA9B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6F5FB6

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: #BCCB7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCCB7A;

CSS Variable

--color-greenish-tan: #BCCB7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greenish-tan': '#BCCB7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCCB7A] text-[#BCCB7A]

SCSS

$greenish-tan: #BCCB7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCCB7A?

#BCCB7A is Greenish Tan, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BCCB7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greenish Tan?

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

What colors pair well with Greenish Tan?

Greenish Tan 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 Greenish Tan?

You can download Greenish Tan 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 Greenish Tan?

The hex code is #BCCB7A. In RGB it's 188, 203, 122, and in HSL it's 71°, 44%, 64%.

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