GREENS

Apple II Beige

#BFCA87

RGB 191, 202, 135 · HSL 70°, 39%, 66% · CMYK 5, 0, 33, 21

Apple II Beige is #BFCA87 in HEX — rgb(191, 202, 135), hsl(70°, 39%, 66%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 33%, 21%).

Apple II Beige pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 39%, 66%. 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#BFCA87

RGB191, 202, 135

HSL70°, 39%, 66%

HSV70°, 33%, 79%

CMYK5, 0, 33, 21

Decimal12569223

CSS RGBrgb(191, 202, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 39%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Everglade Glen 6003-6A

ΔE 2.3 · #B9C585

Dulux

Soft Celery S19F4

ΔE 2.6 · #C6CD87

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 3.2 · #C5CD8F

Behr

Outback 390F-4

ΔE 4 · #CCD08F

Vista Paint

Misty Valley C-784

ΔE 4.9 · #BCC287

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 529

ΔE 5.2 · #C1C387

Hallman-Lindsay

Misty Valley 785

ΔE 5.2 · #BDC389

Dunn-Edwards

Early Harvest DE5542

ΔE 5.5 · #B9BE82

Kilz

Succulent Garden LG250-01

ΔE 5.7 · #B7CA90

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 6.5 · #BEBD7F

PPG

Floral Bouquet 1117-4

ΔE 6.5 · #BACB7C

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 7.5 · #BEC675

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 7.9 · #B9D696

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 9.5 · #CCCE7A

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 10.2 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.9 · #D0C092

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#BFCA87

#9286CA

Analogous

#CAB486

#BFCA87

#9DCA86

Triadic

#BFCA87

#86BFCA

#CA86BF

Split-Complementary

#BFCA87

#869DCA

#B486CA

Tetradic

#BFCA87

#86CAB4

#9286CA

#CA869D

Monochromatic

#748038

#A3B351

#BFCA87

#DBE1BC

#F6F7ED

Rectangle

#BFCA87

#86CA92

#9286CA

#CA86BF

Compound

#BFCA87

#9DCA86

#9286CA

#B486CA

Variations

Lighter

#CCD59F

#D6DCBA

#E6E9D8

Darker

#A7B855

#778435

#464E1E

Saturation

#AFB29E

#BFCA86

#D0E56C

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFCA87

#CDC189

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFCA87

#C8C892

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFCA87

#C4C1C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Apple II Beige 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

#CFC480

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFCA87

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCC9A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#766AB4

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: #BFCA87;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFCA87;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-ii-beige: #BFCA87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-ii-beige': '#BFCA87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFCA87] text-[#BFCA87]

SCSS

$apple-ii-beige: #BFCA87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFCA87?

#BFCA87 is Apple II Beige, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BFCA87 warm or cool?

Apple II Beige reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Apple II Beige?

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

What colors pair well with Apple II Beige?

Apple II Beige 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 Apple II Beige?

You can download Apple II Beige 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 Apple II Beige?

The hex code is #BFCA87. In RGB it's 191, 202, 135, and in HSL it's 70°, 39%, 66%.

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