GREENS

New Neutral

#BEC0AA

RGB 190, 192, 170 · HSL 65°, 15%, 71% · CMYK 1, 0, 11, 25

New Neutral is #BEC0AA in HEX — rgb(190, 192, 170), hsl(65°, 15%, 71%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 11%, 25%).

New Neutral pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 15%, 71%. 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#BEC0AA

RGB190, 192, 170

HSL65°, 15%, 71%

HSV65°, 11%, 75%

CMYK1, 0, 11, 25

Decimal12501162

CSS RGBrgb(190, 192, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 15%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

New Neutral S19B2

ΔE 0.4 · #BFC0AA

PPG

Side Kick 1126-4

ΔE 1.4 · #BFC3AE

Sherwin-Williams

Softened Green SW6177

ΔE 1.5 · #BBBCA7

Behr

Castle Path 730C-3

ΔE 1.6 · #C1C4AF

Farrow & Ball

Vert de Terre 234

ΔE 1.8 · #BABBA5

Vista Paint

Fernwood K-893

ΔE 2.2 · #C1C5B1

Benjamin Moore

Spanish 1509 · CC-606

ΔE 2.4 · #C6C4AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Arbor Vitae 427

ΔE 2.4 · #BBC3AD

Dunn-Edwards

Tickled Crow DEC780

ΔE 2.5 · #B6BAA4

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2.8 · #C5C2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.9 · #CAC4B0

Valspar

Mint Frost 6001-3B

ΔE 4 · #C9CBB5

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 4.1 · #C4CBB3

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 4.8 · #B6BBAD

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.7 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BEC0AA

#ACAAC0

Analogous

#C0B7AA

#BEC0AA

#B3C0AA

Triadic

#BEC0AA

#AABEC0

#C0AABE

Split-Complementary

#BEC0AA

#AAB3C0

#B7AAC0

Tetradic

#BEC0AA

#AAC0B7

#ACAAC0

#C0AAB3

Monochromatic

#767859

#9DA07E

#BEC0AA

#E0E1D6

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#BEC0AA

#AAC0AC

#ACAAC0

#C0AABE

Compound

#BEC0AA

#B3C0AA

#ACAAC0

#B7AAC0

Variations

Lighter

#CBCDBB

#D7D8CD

#E7E8E2

Darker

#9FA27F

#717453

#424430

Saturation

#B8B8B2

#BEC0AA

#D8E08B

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEC0AA

#C2BDAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEC0AA

#C0C0AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEC0AA

#C0BDBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

New Neutral 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

#CEBD9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEC0AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBC2BF

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.

#8581B3

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: #BEC0AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEC0AA;

CSS Variable

--color-new-neutral: #BEC0AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-neutral': '#BEC0AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEC0AA] text-[#BEC0AA]

SCSS

$new-neutral: #BEC0AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEC0AA?

#BEC0AA is New Neutral, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BEC0AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Neutral?

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

What colors pair well with New Neutral?

New Neutral 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 New Neutral?

You can download New Neutral 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 New Neutral?

The hex code is #BEC0AA. In RGB it's 190, 192, 170, and in HSL it's 65°, 15%, 71%.

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