GREENS

Haricot

#BCCF8F

RGB 188, 207, 143 · HSL 78°, 40%, 69% · CMYK 9, 0, 31, 19

Haricot is #BCCF8F in HEX — rgb(188, 207, 143), hsl(78°, 40%, 69%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 31%, 19%).

Haricot pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 78°, 40%, 69%. 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#BCCF8F

RGB188, 207, 143

HSL78°, 40%, 69%

HSV78°, 31%, 81%

CMYK9, 0, 31, 19

Decimal12373903

CSS RGBrgb(188, 207, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(78, 40%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Greenhouse Tint 6002-5C

ΔE 1.7 · #BACB8D

Vista Paint

Spring Has Sprung K-371

ΔE 3.1 · #C3D699

Kilz

Succulent Garden LG250-01

ΔE 3.4 · #B7CA90

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 4.2 · #B9D696

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 4.4 · #C5CD8F

Behr

Back To Nature S340-4

ΔE 4.4 · #B8CC84

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Lime 771

ΔE 4.6 · #C1DB9A

Dulux

Sour Apple S20F4

ΔE 4.7 · #C0D48B

Benjamin Moore

Shades 537

ΔE 6 · #BDC68E

PPG

Lettuce Alone 1222-4

ΔE 6.3 · #CEDDA2

Dunn-Edwards

Shrubbery DE5584

ΔE 7.5 · #A9C08A

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 9.5 · #BEBD7F

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 9.6 · #DBE8A7

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 9.9 · #C7C896

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 13 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#BCCF8F

#A390D0

Analogous

#D0C390

#BCCF8F

#9DD090

Triadic

#BCCF8F

#90BDD0

#D090BD

Split-Complementary

#BCCF8F

#909DD0

#C390D0

Tetradic

#BCCF8F

#90D0C3

#A390D0

#D0909D

Monochromatic

#738B3C

#9CB95B

#BCCF8F

#DDE7C6

#F4F7ED

Rectangle

#BCCF8F

#90D0A3

#A390D0

#D090BD

Compound

#BCCF8F

#9DD090

#A390D0

#C390D0

Variations

Lighter

#CAD9A6

#D6E0BF

#E6EBDC

Darker

#A0BD5D

#728B36

#43521E

Saturation

#B4B9A6

#BDD090

#C6E779

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCCF8F

#CFC491

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCCF8F

#CCCC99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCCF8F

#C1C6CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Haricot 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

#CCC886

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCCF8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BACDAB

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.

#8772B9

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: #BCCF8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCCF8F;

CSS Variable

--color-haricot: #BCCF8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'haricot': '#BCCF8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCCF8F] text-[#BCCF8F]

SCSS

$haricot: #BCCF8F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCCF8F?

#BCCF8F is Haricot, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BCCF8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Haricot?

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

What colors pair well with Haricot?

Haricot 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 Haricot?

You can download Haricot 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 Haricot?

The hex code is #BCCF8F. In RGB it's 188, 207, 143, and in HSL it's 78°, 40%, 69%.

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