GREENS

Pale Leaf

#BDCAA8

RGB 189, 202, 168 · HSL 83°, 24%, 73% · CMYK 6, 0, 17, 21

Pale Leaf is #BDCAA8 in HEX — rgb(189, 202, 168), hsl(83°, 24%, 73%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 17%, 21%).

Pale Leaf pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 83°, 24%, 73%. 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#BDCAA8

RGB189, 202, 168

HSL83°, 24%, 73%

HSV83°, 17%, 79%

CMYK6, 0, 17, 21

Decimal12438184

CSS RGBrgb(189, 202, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(83, 24%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Wispy Mint 750

ΔE 1.3 · #BCC7A4

PPG

Quaking Grass 1121-4

ΔE 1.5 · #BBC6A4

Vista Paint

Wispy Mint C-749

ΔE 2 · #BBC7A2

Benjamin Moore

Kittery HC-119

ΔE 2.4 · #C0CCAE

Dulux

Gamin S21E2

ΔE 2.7 · #C0D1AF

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Hills DE5569

ΔE 3 · #C5D2B1

Sherwin-Williams

Jardin SW6723

ΔE 3.2 · #BDD0AB

Behr

Koala Bear 780D-4

ΔE 3.4 · #BAC4A7

Kilz

California Avocado LG150-01

ΔE 3.9 · #C3C6A5

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 4.3 · #C4C6A5

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 4.6 · #C1D0A6

Valspar

Zen Garden 6001-5C

ΔE 4.6 · #C4CFA5

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 5.6 · #D0D3B2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 7.6 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.1 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#BDCAA8

#B6AACB

Analogous

#CBC7AA

#BDCAA8

#ADCBAA

Triadic

#BDCAA8

#AABECB

#CBAABE

Split-Complementary

#BDCAA8

#AAADCB

#C7AACB

Tetradic

#BDCAA8

#AACBC7

#B6AACB

#CBAAAD

Monochromatic

#748853

#9AAE7A

#BDCAA8

#E2E8D9

#F3F5EF

Rectangle

#BDCAA8

#AACBB6

#B6AACB

#CBAABE

Compound

#BDCAA8

#ADCBAA

#B6AACB

#C7AACB

Variations

Lighter

#CBD5BB

#D8DECD

#E8EBE3

Darker

#9BB07A

#6D814B

#3F4C2B

Saturation

#BBBFB5

#BECBAA

#C4E58F

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDCAA8

#C9C3A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDCAA8

#C8C8AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDCAA8

#C0C5C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pale Leaf 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

#CDC499

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDCAA8

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC9BD

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9986B6

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: #BDCAA8;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDCAA8;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-leaf: #BDCAA8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-leaf': '#BDCAA8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDCAA8] text-[#BDCAA8]

SCSS

$pale-leaf: #BDCAA8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDCAA8?

#BDCAA8 is Pale Leaf, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BDCAA8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Leaf?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Leaf?

Pale Leaf 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 Pale Leaf?

You can download Pale Leaf 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 Pale Leaf?

The hex code is #BDCAA8. In RGB it's 189, 202, 168, and in HSL it's 83°, 24%, 73%.

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