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Green Mist

#BFC298

RGB 191, 194, 152 · HSL 64°, 26%, 68% · CMYK 2, 0, 22, 24

Green Mist is #BFC298 in HEX — rgb(191, 194, 152), hsl(64°, 26%, 68%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 22%, 24%).

Green Mist pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 26%, 68%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BFC298

RGB191, 194, 152

HSL64°, 26%, 68%

HSV64°, 22%, 76%

CMYK2, 0, 22, 24

Decimal12567192

CSS RGBrgb(191, 194, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 26%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Kiwi LG160-02

ΔE 0.7 · #BEC297

Behr

Lion 760D-4

ΔE 2.1 · #C6C69B

Benjamin Moore

Grasshopper AF-415

ΔE 2.5 · #C6C498

Vista Paint

Jungle Cane K-412

ΔE 2.5 · #BDBC93

PPG

Bahia Grass 1122-4

ΔE 2.7 · #B9BD97

Dunn-Edwards

Watercress DE5528

ΔE 3.3 · #C7C7A1

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 3.6 · #CBC99D

Valspar

Sumptuous Sage 6002-3C

ΔE 3.7 · #B9BC98

Hallman-Lindsay

Marrett Apple historic-marrett-apple

ΔE 3.8 · #CACAA3

Dulux

Pale Spring S19D3

ΔE 4.1 · #B4BD98

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 4.7 · #C7C896

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 5.1 · #C4C6A5

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 5.1 · #C1B98F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.2 · #B8B799

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7.6 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.1 · #D0C092

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

#BFC298

#9B98C3

Analogous

#C3B098

#BFC298

#ABC398

Triadic

#BFC298

#98C0C3

#C398C0

Split-Complementary

#BFC298

#98ABC3

#B098C3

Tetradic

#BFC298

#98C3B0

#9B98C3

#C398AB

Monochromatic

#777A48

#A2A668

#BFC298

#DDDFC8

#F5F6EF

Rectangle

#BFC298

#98C39B

#9B98C3

#C398C0

Compound

#BFC298

#ABC398

#9B98C3

#B098C3

Variations

Lighter

#CCCFAD

#D7D9C3

#E7E8DD

Darker

#A6AA6B

#777B44

#464827

Saturation

#B3B4A7

#C0C398

#DAE17A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFC298

#C6BE99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFC298

#C1C19E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFC298

#C2BCC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Green Mist brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#CFBE8D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFC298

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCC3B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7C78AE

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: #BFC298;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFC298;

CSS Variable

--color-green-mist: #BFC298;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-mist': '#BFC298' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFC298] text-[#BFC298]

SCSS

$green-mist: #BFC298;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFC298?

#BFC298 is Green Mist, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BFC298 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Mist?

Green Mist works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Green Mist?

Green Mist pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Green Mist?

You can download Green Mist 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 Green Mist?

The hex code is #BFC298. In RGB it's 191, 194, 152, and in HSL it's 64°, 26%, 68%.

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