GREENS

Dollar Bill

#85BB65

RGB 133, 187, 101 · HSL 98°, 39%, 56% · CMYK 29, 0, 46, 27

Dollar Bill is #85BB65 in HEX — rgb(133, 187, 101), hsl(98°, 39%, 56%), cmyk(29%, 0%, 46%, 27%).

Dollar Bill pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 98°, 39%, 56%. 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#85BB65

RGB133, 187, 101

HSL98°, 39%, 56%

HSV98°, 46%, 73%

CMYK29, 0, 46, 27

Decimal8764261

CSS RGBrgb(133, 187, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(98, 39%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lima Bean Green S22G6

ΔE 1.8 · #8BBE69

Behr

Hillside Grove M380-5

ΔE 3.5 · #8CC270

Valspar

Jaunty Green 6005-10B

ΔE 3.9 · #8AC56C

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Tree DE5600

ΔE 4.8 · #74B560

Vista Paint

Green Jeans K-329

ΔE 5.9 · #80B063

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 6.4 · #7AB96E

Benjamin Moore

Napa 427

ΔE 6.5 · #84AD59

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 7.1 · #8AC867

Hallman-Lindsay

Gentle Caress 766

ΔE 7.4 · #7BAC61

PPG

Green Pear 1224-7

ΔE 9.5 · #79BE58

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 10.7 · #9AB758

Sherwin-Williams

Organic Green SW6732

ΔE 13.2 · #7FAC6E

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 14.9 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 16.8 · #B0C05D

RAL

May Green 6017

ΔE 17.2 · #4C9141

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 25.9 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#85BB65

#9A63BB

Analogous

#AFBB63

#85BB65

#63BB6F

Triadic

#85BB65

#6383BB

#BB6383

Split-Complementary

#85BB65

#6F63BB

#BB63AF

Tetradic

#85BB65

#63AFBB

#9A63BB

#BB6F63

Monochromatic

#3B5C28

#5E9140

#85BB65

#ADD298

#D8E9CD

Rectangle

#85BB65

#63BB9A

#9A63BB

#BB6383

Compound

#85BB65

#63BB6F

#9A63BB

#BB63AF

Variations

Lighter

#9CC882

#B6D2A5

#D5E2CD

Darker

#66A143

#46702D

#284219

Saturation

#8B9C82

#83BB63

#7ADD41

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

2.26:1

Fail

vs Black

9.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#85BB65

#B1A569

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#85BB65

#B3B375

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#85BB65

#8EB0B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dollar Bill 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

#A3B967

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#85BB65

Daylight 5500K

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

#90BE8B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#8451A2

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: #85BB65;

CSS — background

background-color: #85BB65;

CSS Variable

--color-dollar-bill: #85BB65;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dollar-bill': '#85BB65' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#85BB65] text-[#85BB65]

SCSS

$dollar-bill: #85BB65;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #85BB65?

#85BB65 is Dollar Bill, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #85BB65 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dollar Bill?

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

What colors pair well with Dollar Bill?

Dollar Bill 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 Dollar Bill?

You can download Dollar Bill 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 Dollar Bill?

The hex code is #85BB65. In RGB it's 133, 187, 101, and in HSL it's 98°, 39%, 56%.

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