GREENS

Bilious Green

#A9D171

RGB 169, 209, 113 · HSL 85°, 51%, 63% · CMYK 19, 0, 46, 18

Bilious Green is #A9D171 in HEX — rgb(169, 209, 113), hsl(85°, 51%, 63%), cmyk(19%, 0%, 46%, 18%).

Bilious Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 85°, 51%, 63%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A9D171

RGB169, 209, 113

HSL85°, 51%, 63%

HSV85°, 46%, 82%

CMYK19, 0, 46, 18

Decimal11129201

CSS RGBrgb(169, 209, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(85, 51%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Spring Lime 6006-10B

ΔE 3.3 · #A1CB67

PPG

Be Spontaneous 1221-6

ΔE 3.4 · #A5CB66

Benjamin Moore

Springhill 412

ΔE 4.1 · #A6C768

Behr

Fresh Guacamole M360-5

ΔE 4.6 · #9BCB67

Dulux

Alverda S21G5

ΔE 4.7 · #A8C970

Dunn-Edwards

Wasabi DE5578

ΔE 4.7 · #AFD77F

Vista Paint

Lick of Lime K-354

ΔE 7.3 · #B1D07D

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 8.4 · #93BA59

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 8.9 · #B8D280

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 9.4 · #8AC867

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 10.9 · #B0C05D

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 14.5 · #BEC675

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Rickey SW6717

ΔE 15.4 · #AFB96A

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 16.1 · #7AB96E

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 23.2 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 27.3 · #C8BD83

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

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

#A9D171

#9971D1

Analogous

#D1C971

#A9D171

#79D171

Triadic

#A9D171

#71A9D1

#D171A9

Split-Complementary

#A9D171

#7179D1

#C971D1

Tetradic

#A9D171

#71D1C9

#9971D1

#D17179

Monochromatic

#5B7F29

#85B93C

#A9D171

#CCE4AA

#EFF6E4

Rectangle

#A9D171

#71D199

#9971D1

#D171A9

Compound

#A9D171

#79D171

#9971D1

#C971D1

Variations

Lighter

#BADA8D

#CADFAE

#E0EAD2

Darker

#8CC43D

#618A27

#385215

Saturation

#A3AF92

#A9D171

#ADE859

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9D171

#CCBE75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9D171

#CBCB83

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9D171

#B1C5CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bilious Green 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

#BEC970

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9D171

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABCE94

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#8055BC

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: #A9D171;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9D171;

CSS Variable

--color-bilious-green: #A9D171;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bilious-green': '#A9D171' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9D171] text-[#A9D171]

SCSS

$bilious-green: #A9D171;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9D171?

#A9D171 is Bilious Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #A9D171 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bilious Green?

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

What colors pair well with Bilious Green?

Bilious Green 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 Bilious Green?

You can download Bilious Green 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 Bilious Green?

The hex code is #A9D171. In RGB it's 169, 209, 113, and in HSL it's 85°, 51%, 63%.

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