GREENS

Nature

#BFD5B3

RGB 191, 213, 179 · HSL 99°, 29%, 77% · CMYK 10, 0, 16, 16

Nature is #BFD5B3 in HEX — rgb(191, 213, 179), hsl(99°, 29%, 77%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 16%, 16%).

Nature pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 99°, 29%, 77%. 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#BFD5B3

RGB191, 213, 179

HSL99°, 29%, 77%

HSV99°, 16%, 84%

CMYK10, 0, 16, 16

Decimal12572083

CSS RGBrgb(191, 213, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(99, 29%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Nature DE5590

Exact match

Dulux

Golden Elm S22E2

ΔE 1.1 · #BED5B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Meadow Grass 756

ΔE 1.6 · #C1D6B1

Valspar

Jaded Lime 5008-5B

ΔE 2.1 · #C0DAB8

Sherwin-Williams

Romaine SW6730

ΔE 2.3 · #C0D2AD

Vista Paint

Quiet Kiwi K-339

ΔE 2.4 · #B8CFAC

PPG

Lime Taffy 1130-4

ΔE 3.4 · #BAD1B5

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 3.7 · #B5D1AB

Behr

Morning Zen S380-2

ΔE 3.7 · #CADFBC

Kilz

Wild Lettuce RG240-01

ΔE 3.7 · #B2CDAB

Benjamin Moore

Landscape 430

ΔE 3.8 · #C0CFA9

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 7.2 · #D0D3B2

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 7.4 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 8.5 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 12.7 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.1 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#BFD5B3

#C9B3D5

Analogous

#D0D5B3

#BFD5B3

#B3D5B8

Triadic

#BFD5B3

#B3BFD5

#D5B3BF

Split-Complementary

#BFD5B3

#B8B3D5

#D5B3D0

Tetradic

#BFD5B3

#B3D0D5

#C9B3D5

#D5B8B3

Monochromatic

#6D9B55

#96BA82

#BFD5B3

#E9F1E5

#F1F6EF

Rectangle

#BFD5B3

#B3D5C9

#C9B3D5

#D5B3BF

Compound

#BFD5B3

#B3D5B8

#C9B3D5

#D5B3D0

Variations

Lighter

#CCDEC2

#D9E4D3

#E9EFE6

Darker

#94BB7F

#628E4A

#39542A

Saturation

#C3C9BF

#BFD5B3

#B9EA9F

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFD5B3

#D1CBB5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFD5B3

#D1D1B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFD5B3

#C2D0D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Nature 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

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How it looks under different light

#CFCCA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFD5B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCD1C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECEA

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.

#AE91BD

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: #BFD5B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFD5B3;

CSS Variable

--color-nature: #BFD5B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nature': '#BFD5B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFD5B3] text-[#BFD5B3]

SCSS

$nature: #BFD5B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFD5B3?

#BFD5B3 is Nature, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #BFD5B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nature?

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

What colors pair well with Nature?

Nature 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 Nature?

You can download Nature 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 Nature?

The hex code is #BFD5B3. In RGB it's 191, 213, 179, and in HSL it's 99°, 29%, 77%.

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