GREENS

Rhys

#BFCEB4

RGB 191, 206, 180 · HSL 95°, 21%, 76% · CMYK 7, 0, 13, 19

Rhys is #BFCEB4 in HEX — rgb(191, 206, 180), hsl(95°, 21%, 76%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 13%, 19%).

Rhys pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 95°, 21%, 76%. 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#BFCEB4

RGB191, 206, 180

HSL95°, 21%, 76%

HSV95°, 13%, 81%

CMYK7, 0, 13, 19

Decimal12570292

CSS RGBrgb(191, 206, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(95, 21%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rhys S21D2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Isle of Dreams C-741

ΔE 1 · #BCCDB4

Benjamin Moore

Spring 438

ΔE 1.5 · #C1CCB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lush Meadow 434

ΔE 1.7 · #C0CBB1

Behr

Comforting Gray BNC-04

ΔE 2.2 · #C4D1BA

Valspar

Kiss of Mint 5007-5B

ΔE 3 · #C1D5B9

Sherwin-Williams

Bonsai Tint SW6436

ΔE 3.1 · #C5D1B2

PPG

Lime Taffy 1130-4

ΔE 3.1 · #BAD1B5

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 3.2 · #C4CBB3

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 3.5 · #C9CFB5

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 3.5 · #C8D4BE

Dunn-Edwards

Hidden Hills DE5569

ΔE 4 · #C5D2B1

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 4.9 · #CCD0BA

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 6.5 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#BFCEB4

#C4B5CF

Analogous

#CDCFB5

#BFCEB4

#B5CFB7

Triadic

#BFCEB4

#B5C0CF

#CFB5C0

Split-Complementary

#BFCEB4

#B7B5CF

#CFB5CD

Tetradic

#BFCEB4

#B5CDCF

#C4B5CF

#CFB7B5

Monochromatic

#718E5D

#98B087

#BFCEB4

#E7EDE3

#F2F5F0

Rectangle

#BFCEB4

#B5CFC4

#C4B5CF

#CFB5C0

Compound

#BFCEB4

#B5CFB7

#C4B5CF

#CFB5CD

Variations

Lighter

#CCD8C4

#D9E1D4

#E9EDE6

Darker

#97B185

#668352

#3C4D2F

Saturation

#C1C6BE

#C0CFB5

#BCE79D

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFCEB4

#CBC7B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFCEB4

#CCCCB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFCEB4

#C2CACC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Rhys 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

#CFC7A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFCEB4

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCCCC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#A88EBB

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: #BFCEB4;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFCEB4;

CSS Variable

--color-rhys: #BFCEB4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rhys': '#BFCEB4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFCEB4] text-[#BFCEB4]

SCSS

$rhys: #BFCEB4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFCEB4?

#BFCEB4 is Rhys, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BFCEB4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rhys?

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

What colors pair well with Rhys?

Rhys 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 Rhys?

You can download Rhys 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 Rhys?

The hex code is #BFCEB4. In RGB it's 191, 206, 180, and in HSL it's 95°, 21%, 76%.

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