GREENS

The Killing Joke

#B0BF1A

RGB 176, 191, 26 · HSL 65°, 76%, 43% · CMYK 8, 0, 86, 25

The Killing Joke is #B0BF1A in HEX — rgb(176, 191, 26), hsl(65°, 76%, 43%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 86%, 25%).

The Killing Joke pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 76%, 43%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B0BF1A

RGB176, 191, 26

HSL65°, 76%, 43%

HSV65°, 86%, 75%

CMYK8, 0, 86, 25

Decimal11583258

CSS RGBrgb(176, 191, 26)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 76%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2027-20

ΔE 2 · #ACBA16

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 2 · #B2C216

Behr

Laser P350-6

ΔE 5.2 · #ACC625

Vista Paint

Sporting Green K-376

ΔE 6.2 · #A1BE1A

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 7 · #BDC233

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 8.2 · #C5C225

Dulux

Golden Passionfruit S19G9

ΔE 9.1 · #B9BB31

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 9.4 · #CCC921

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 12.4 · #C9CC4A

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 12.8 · #A3CD39

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 20.1 · #E1CC4F

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 20.1 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 22.1 · #91A135

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 24.7 · #EDEB00

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 27.9 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 33.3 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

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

#B0BF1A

#281AC1

Analogous

#C17C1A

#B0BF1A

#60C11A

Triadic

#B0BF1A

#1AB3C1

#C11AB3

Split-Complementary

#B0BF1A

#1A60C1

#7C1AC1

Tetradic

#B0BF1A

#1AC17C

#281AC1

#C11A60

Monochromatic

#363A08

#757E11

#B0BF1A

#D8E543

#E6EE86

Rectangle

#B0BF1A

#1AC128

#281AC1

#C11AB3

Compound

#B0BF1A

#60C11A

#281AC1

#7C1AC1

Variations

Lighter

#D4E332

#D7E06F

#E3E7B1

Darker

#929E12

#666F0A

#3D4204

Saturation

#828755

#B3C11A

#BECE0D

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0BF1A

#C5B224

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0BF1A

#BDBD4E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0BF1A

#B8B1B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

The Killing Joke 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

#C3BC2F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0BF1A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1C153

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2B2199

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #B0BF1A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0BF1A;

CSS Variable

--color-the-killing-joke: #B0BF1A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'the-killing-joke': '#B0BF1A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0BF1A] text-[#B0BF1A]

SCSS

$the-killing-joke: #B0BF1A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0BF1A?

#B0BF1A is The Killing Joke, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #B0BF1A warm or cool?

The Killing Joke reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with The Killing Joke?

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

What colors pair well with The Killing Joke?

The Killing Joke 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 The Killing Joke?

You can download The Killing Joke 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 The Killing Joke?

The hex code is #B0BF1A. In RGB it's 176, 191, 26, and in HSL it's 65°, 76%, 43%.

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