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Bahia Grass

#C4C5AD

RGB 196, 197, 173 · HSL 62°, 17%, 73% · CMYK 1, 0, 12, 23

Bahia Grass is #C4C5AD in HEX — rgb(196, 197, 173), hsl(62°, 17%, 73%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 12%, 23%).

Bahia Grass pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 17%, 73%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C4C5AD

RGB196, 197, 173

HSL62°, 17%, 73%

HSV62°, 12%, 77%

CMYK1, 0, 12, 23

Decimal12895661

CSS RGBrgb(196, 197, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 17%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tame Thyme S18C2

ΔE 0.8 · #C5C4AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Plume Grass 414

ΔE 0.9 · #C6C7B0

Vista Paint

Plume Grass C-413

ΔE 1.2 · #C6C8B1

Benjamin Moore

Grecian 507

ΔE 1.8 · #C4C8B2

Behr

Castle Path 730C-3

ΔE 1.8 · #C1C4AF

PPG

Pale Pine 1030-2

ΔE 2.1 · #C3C7B2

Valspar

Mint Frost 6001-3B

ΔE 2.4 · #C9CBB5

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 2.8 · #C4CBB3

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.9 · #CBC6B1

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 3 · #CDCDB4

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 3.3 · #C5C0AC

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.4 · #CAC4B0

Farrow & Ball

Vert de Terre 234

ΔE 3.7 · #BABBA5

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 4.1 · #CCD0BA

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5.7 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.8 · #CDCECD

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 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

#C4C5AD

#AFAEC6

Analogous

#C6BBAE

#C4C5AD

#B9C6AE

Triadic

#C4C5AD

#AEC5C6

#C6AEC5

Split-Complementary

#C4C5AD

#AEB9C6

#BBAEC6

Tetradic

#C4C5AD

#AEC6BB

#AFAEC6

#C6AEB9

Monochromatic

#7F805B

#A5A682

#C4C5AD

#E5E6DB

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#C4C5AD

#AEC6AF

#AFAEC6

#C6AEC5

Compound

#C4C5AD

#B9C6AE

#AFAEC6

#BBAEC6

Variations

Lighter

#D1D1BF

#DBDCD0

#EAEAE4

Darker

#A7A882

#787A53

#464730

Saturation

#BDBEB7

#C5C6AE

#E0E292

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4C5AD

#C8C3AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4C5AD

#C5C5B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4C5AD

#C6C1C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bahia Grass 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

#D2C09D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4C5AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C5C1

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.

#8886B6

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: #C4C5AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4C5AD;

CSS Variable

--color-bahia-grass: #C4C5AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bahia-grass': '#C4C5AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4C5AD] text-[#C4C5AD]

SCSS

$bahia-grass: #C4C5AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4C5AD?

#C4C5AD is Bahia Grass, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C4C5AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bahia Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Bahia Grass?

Bahia Grass 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 Bahia Grass?

You can download Bahia Grass 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 Bahia Grass?

The hex code is #C4C5AD. In RGB it's 196, 197, 173, and in HSL it's 62°, 17%, 73%.

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