GREENS

Yellowish Green

#B0DD16

RGB 176, 221, 22 · HSL 74°, 82%, 48% · CMYK 20, 0, 90, 13

Yellowish Green is #B0DD16 in HEX — rgb(176, 221, 22), hsl(74°, 82%, 48%), cmyk(20%, 0%, 90%, 13%).

Yellowish Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 74°, 82%, 48%. 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#B0DD16

RGB176, 221, 22

HSL74°, 82%, 48%

HSV74°, 90%, 87%

CMYK20, 0, 90, 13

Decimal11590934

CSS RGBrgb(176, 221, 22)

CSS HSLhsl(74, 82%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Jazzercise S20H9 · SB8B4

ΔE 4.5 · #BCE12A

Behr

Japanese Fern 400B-6

ΔE 6.5 · #B0D421

Benjamin Moore

Margarita 2026-20

ΔE 8.9 · #A5C801

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 12.7 · #C6D624

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 14.3 · #C8D62D

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 15.1 · #A3CD39

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 16.5 · #B2C216

RAL

Sulfur Yellow 1016

ΔE 19.5 · #EDFF21

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 22 · #CCC921

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 22.4 · #EDEB00

Valspar

Parakeet Green 6010-10

ΔE 23.2 · #A7C443

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 23.9 · #98BD3C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 31.1 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 34.2 · #FFDE42

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 40.9 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 48.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#B0DD16

#4516DF

Analogous

#DFA916

#B0DD16

#4CDF16

Triadic

#B0DD16

#16B0DF

#DF16B0

Split-Complementary

#B0DD16

#164CDF

#A916DF

Tetradic

#B0DD16

#16DFA9

#4516DF

#DF164C

Monochromatic

#425408

#79990F

#B0DD16

#CAEE53

#DFF599

Rectangle

#B0DD16

#16DF45

#4516DF

#DF16B0

Compound

#B0DD16

#4CDF16

#4516DF

#A916DF

Variations

Lighter

#C3EC3E

#CDE778

#DFEBB6

Darker

#8FB60E

#648007

#3B4C02

Saturation

#8A995C

#B0DF16

#B6EA0B

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0DD16

#DBC528

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0DD16

#D6D659

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0DD16

#BCCCD5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Yellowish 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

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How it looks under different light

#C3D22C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0DD16

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1D750

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEEE8

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.

#4120B1

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: #B0DD16;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0DD16;

CSS Variable

--color-yellowish-green: #B0DD16;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellowish-green': '#B0DD16' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0DD16] text-[#B0DD16]

SCSS

$yellowish-green: #B0DD16;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0DD16?

#B0DD16 is Yellowish Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #B0DD16 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellowish Green?

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

What colors pair well with Yellowish Green?

Yellowish 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 Yellowish Green?

You can download Yellowish 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 Yellowish Green?

The hex code is #B0DD16. In RGB it's 176, 221, 22, and in HSL it's 74°, 82%, 48%.

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