GREENS

Tamboon

#BDC8AF

RGB 189, 200, 175 · HSL 86°, 19%, 74% · CMYK 5, 0, 12, 22

Tamboon is #BDC8AF in HEX — rgb(189, 200, 175), hsl(86°, 19%, 74%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 12%, 22%).

Tamboon pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 86°, 19%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BDC8AF

RGB189, 200, 175

HSL86°, 19%, 74%

HSV86°, 12%, 78%

CMYK5, 0, 12, 22

Decimal12437679

CSS RGBrgb(189, 200, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 19%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tamboon S21C2

ΔE 0.4 · #BEC8AF

Vista Paint

Lush Meadow C-433

ΔE 1.2 · #C0CBB1

Hallman-Lindsay

Lush Meadow 434

ΔE 1.2 · #C0CBB1

Benjamin Moore

Spring 438

ΔE 1.5 · #C1CCB2

Behr

Historical Ruins BXC-19

ΔE 1.7 · #BDC5AE

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 2.1 · #C4CBB3

Valspar

Wedding Mint 5006-3B

ΔE 3.2 · #BDC8B5

PPG

Pale Pine 1030-2

ΔE 3.4 · #C3C7B2

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 3.5 · #C9CFB5

Sherwin-Williams

Bonsai Tint SW6436

ΔE 4.3 · #C5D1B2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.7 · #C8D4BE

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 4.7 · #CCD0BA

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Thyme DE5654

ΔE 4.9 · #AEBDA8

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 5.5 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.8 · #CDCECD

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

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

#BDC8AF

#BBB0C9

Analogous

#C9C8B0

#BDC8AF

#B2C9B0

Triadic

#BDC8AF

#B0BEC9

#C9B0BE

Split-Complementary

#BDC8AF

#B0B2C9

#C8B0C9

Tetradic

#BDC8AF

#B0C9C8

#BBB0C9

#C9B0B2

Monochromatic

#73865B

#99AA83

#BDC8AF

#E4E8DE

#F3F5F0

Rectangle

#BDC8AF

#B0C9BB

#BBB0C9

#C9B0BE

Compound

#BDC8AF

#B2C9B0

#BBB0C9

#C8B0C9

Variations

Lighter

#CBD4C0

#D8DED1

#E8EBE5

Darker

#9AAC82

#6B7D52

#3E4A2F

Saturation

#BDC0B9

#BEC9B0

#C2E495

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDC8AF

#C7C2B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDC8AF

#C6C6B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDC8AF

#BFC4C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Tamboon 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

#CDC39E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDC8AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC8C3

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9D89B8

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: #BDC8AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDC8AF;

CSS Variable

--color-tamboon: #BDC8AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tamboon': '#BDC8AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDC8AF] text-[#BDC8AF]

SCSS

$tamboon: #BDC8AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDC8AF?

#BDC8AF is Tamboon, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BDC8AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tamboon?

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

What colors pair well with Tamboon?

Tamboon 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 Tamboon?

You can download Tamboon 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 Tamboon?

The hex code is #BDC8AF. In RGB it's 189, 200, 175, and in HSL it's 86°, 19%, 74%.

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