GREENS

Sage Sensation

#BCE5A1

RGB 188, 229, 161 · HSL 96°, 57%, 76% · CMYK 18, 0, 30, 10

Sage Sensation is #BCE5A1 in HEX — rgb(188, 229, 161), hsl(96°, 57%, 76%), cmyk(18%, 0%, 30%, 10%).

Sage Sensation pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 96°, 57%, 76%. 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#BCE5A1

RGB188, 229, 161

HSL96°, 57%, 76%

HSV96°, 30%, 90%

CMYK18, 0, 30, 10

Decimal12379553

CSS RGBrgb(188, 229, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(96, 57%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sage Sensation K-323

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sounds 556

ΔE 1.3 · #B8E4A1

Dulux

Pastel Pea S22H3

ΔE 1.8 · #C1E7A5

Dunn-Edwards

Field Day DE5577

ΔE 3.3 · #C5E6A4

Valspar

Lush Meadow 6005-9C

ΔE 3.3 · #B7DC98

Behr

Chopped Dill M380-4

ΔE 3.7 · #B2DB9A

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Lime 771

ΔE 6.2 · #C1DB9A

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 6.5 · #B9D696

Kilz

Tree Line LG240-01

ΔE 7.6 · #CADF99

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 7.9 · #BDECB6

PPG

Faith 1221-4

ΔE 8.3 · #D5EBAC

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 11 · #DBE8A7

Sherwin-Williams

Picnic SW6731

ΔE 12.7 · #99C285

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 16.9 · #B5D1AB

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 19.9 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 22.6 · #DBDAB6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#BCE5A1

#C99FE5

Analogous

#DEE59F

#BCE5A1

#9FE5A6

Triadic

#BCE5A1

#9FBBE5

#E59FBB

Split-Complementary

#BCE5A1

#A69FE5

#E59FDE

Tetradic

#BCE5A1

#9FDEE5

#C99FE5

#E5A69F

Monochromatic

#68B832

#90D463

#BCE5A1

#E5F5DB

#F1FAEB

Rectangle

#BCE5A1

#9FE5C9

#C99FE5

#E59FBB

Compound

#BCE5A1

#9FE5A6

#C99FE5

#E59FDE

Variations

Lighter

#C8EAB2

#D7ECC8

#E8F2E1

Darker

#8FD75F

#5DAD28

#366715

Saturation

#C0CCB7

#BBE59F

#B8F292

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCE5A1

#DED3A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCE5A1

#DFDFAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCE5A1

#C3DBDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sage Sensation 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

#CCD894

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCE5A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BADDB8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEDE9

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.

#AD79D0

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: #BCE5A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCE5A1;

CSS Variable

--color-sage-sensation: #BCE5A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sage-sensation': '#BCE5A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCE5A1] text-[#BCE5A1]

SCSS

$sage-sensation: #BCE5A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCE5A1?

#BCE5A1 is Sage Sensation, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BCE5A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sage Sensation?

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

What colors pair well with Sage Sensation?

Sage Sensation 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 Sage Sensation?

You can download Sage Sensation 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 Sage Sensation?

The hex code is #BCE5A1. In RGB it's 188, 229, 161, and in HSL it's 96°, 57%, 76%.

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