GREENS

Lima Green

#B1B688

RGB 177, 182, 136 · HSL 67°, 24%, 62% · CMYK 3, 0, 25, 29

Lima Green is #B1B688 in HEX — rgb(177, 182, 136), hsl(67°, 24%, 62%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 25%, 29%).

Lima Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 24%, 62%. 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#B1B688

RGB177, 182, 136

HSL67°, 24%, 62%

HSV67°, 25%, 71%

CMYK3, 0, 25, 29

Decimal11646600

CSS RGBrgb(177, 182, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 24%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lima Green PPU10-7

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Great Green SW6430

ΔE 1.9 · #ABB486

Benjamin Moore

Grasslands 502 · CC-590

ΔE 2.4 · #B0B389

Vista Paint

Rediscover C-407

ΔE 3 · #B5B88F

Dunn-Edwards

Aloe Plant DE5563

ΔE 3.3 · #B8BA87

PPG

Sparrow Song 11-13

ΔE 3.4 · #ACB17E

Hallman-Lindsay

Rediscover 408

ΔE 4 · #B5B790

Kilz

Vintage Green TB-89

ΔE 4.7 · #BAB583

Valspar

Brush Meadow 6004-6A

ΔE 5 · #A9B37D

Dulux

Artichoke S19E4

ΔE 5.5 · #B1BE88

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 6 · #C1B98F

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 6.4 · #9CAD7F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.9 · #B8B799

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 9.2 · #BCB596

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 9.6 · #9AB68E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#B1B688

#8C87B5

Analogous

#B5A487

#B1B688

#99B587

Triadic

#B1B688

#87B0B5

#B587B0

Split-Complementary

#B1B688

#8799B5

#A487B5

Tetradic

#B1B688

#87B5A4

#8C87B5

#B58799

Monochromatic

#61653E

#8E955B

#B1B688

#CFD2B6

#EEEFE6

Rectangle

#B1B688

#87B58C

#8C87B5

#B587B0

Compound

#B1B688

#99B587

#8C87B5

#A487B5

Variations

Lighter

#C0C49F

#CED1B9

#E1E3D7

Darker

#979E5F

#696E40

#3D4125

Saturation

#A3A597

#B0B587

#CCDA62

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

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1B688

#BAB189

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1B688

#B5B58F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1B688

#B4B0B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lima 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

#C4B581

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1B688

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1BAA5

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6F68A5

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: #B1B688;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1B688;

CSS Variable

--color-lima-green: #B1B688;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lima-green': '#B1B688' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1B688] text-[#B1B688]

SCSS

$lima-green: #B1B688;

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#B9B790 · ΔE 4.7

Central Park

#A7B989 · ΔE 5.2

Spring has Sprung

#B5B895 · ΔE 6.0

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#ABB18E · ΔE 6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1B688?

#B1B688 is Lima Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B1B688 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lima Green?

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

What colors pair well with Lima Green?

Lima 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 Lima Green?

You can download Lima 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 Lima Green?

The hex code is #B1B688. In RGB it's 177, 182, 136, and in HSL it's 67°, 24%, 62%.

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