GREENS

Marjoram

#BCE496

RGB 188, 228, 150 · HSL 91°, 59%, 74% · CMYK 18, 0, 34, 11

Marjoram is #BCE496 in HEX — rgb(188, 228, 150), hsl(91°, 59%, 74%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 34%, 11%).

Marjoram pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 91°, 59%, 74%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BCE496

RGB188, 228, 150

HSL91°, 59%, 74%

HSV91°, 34%, 89%

CMYK18, 0, 34, 11

Decimal12379286

CSS RGBrgb(188, 228, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(91, 59%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Marjoram M360-4

Exact match

Dulux

Stem Green S22H4

ΔE 4.3 · #AEDF8F

Valspar

Afternoon Delight 6006-10A

ΔE 4.6 · #BDDB8C

Vista Paint

Sage Sensation K-323

ΔE 5.1 · #BCE5A1

Benjamin Moore

Sounds 556

ΔE 5.7 · #B8E4A1

PPG

Livin' Large 1221-5

ΔE 5.8 · #C1E089

Dunn-Edwards

Field Day DE5577

ΔE 6.8 · #C5E6A4

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 7.4 · #C7DF89

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 8.1 · #B8D280

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Lime 771

ΔE 8.5 · #C1DB9A

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 12.7 · #DBE8A7

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 12.9 · #BDECB6

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 14.2 · #99C285

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 15.3 · #BEC675

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 18.9 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 24 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#BCE496

#BE96E4

Analogous

#E3E496

#BCE496

#96E497

Triadic

#BCE496

#96BBE4

#E496BB

Split-Complementary

#BCE496

#9796E4

#E496E3

Tetradic

#BCE496

#96E3E4

#BE96E4

#E49796

Monochromatic

#6EB22E

#94D459

#BCE496

#E2F3D2

#F2FAEB

Rectangle

#BCE496

#96E4BE

#BE96E4

#E496BB

Compound

#BCE496

#96E497

#BE96E4

#E496E3

Variations

Lighter

#C9E9AB

#D7EBC3

#E7F1DE

Darker

#95D757

#66AB24

#3B6513

Saturation

#BCC8B1

#BBE496

#BBF188

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCE496

#DED199

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCE496

#DEDEA3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCE496

#C3D9DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Marjoram 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

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How it looks under different light

#CCD88C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCE496

Daylight 5500K

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

#BADDB0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE8

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.

#A271D0

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: #BCE496;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCE496;

CSS Variable

--color-marjoram: #BCE496;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marjoram': '#BCE496' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCE496] text-[#BCE496]

SCSS

$marjoram: #BCE496;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCE496?

#BCE496 is Marjoram, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BCE496 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marjoram?

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

What colors pair well with Marjoram?

Marjoram 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 Marjoram?

You can download Marjoram 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 Marjoram?

The hex code is #BCE496. In RGB it's 188, 228, 150, and in HSL it's 91°, 59%, 74%.

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