GREENS

Appetite

#B1E5AA

RGB 177, 229, 170 · HSL 113°, 53%, 78% · CMYK 23, 0, 26, 10

Appetite is #B1E5AA in HEX — rgb(177, 229, 170), hsl(113°, 53%, 78%), cmyk(23%, 0%, 26%, 10%).

Appetite pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 113°, 53%, 78%. 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#B1E5AA

RGB177, 229, 170

HSL113°, 53%, 78%

HSV113°, 26%, 90%

CMYK23, 0, 26, 10

Decimal11658666

CSS RGBrgb(177, 229, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(113, 53%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Appetite S23H3

ΔE 0.7 · #B3E5AA

Vista Paint

Wild Weeds K-315

ΔE 1.1 · #AEE2A8

Dunn-Edwards

Jealousy DE5598

ΔE 2.5 · #B0DFA4

Benjamin Moore

Early 2032-50

ΔE 2.8 · #B7E7B0

Valspar

Au Naturale 6003-7C

ΔE 3.7 · #A9DBA3

Behr

Healing Aloe S400-3

ΔE 3.8 · #B6E4AF

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 4.4 · #BDECB6

PPG

Almost Aloe 1224-5

ΔE 6.3 · #BFE5B1

Kilz

Apple Martini RG220-01

ΔE 7.1 · #B3E1B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Celtic Spring 728

ΔE 8 · #AADEB2

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 9.5 · #B9D696

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 11.9 · #ABCA99

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 14.3 · #A2C8A1

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 14.7 · #B5D1AB

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 17 · #75C89E

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 22.8 · #DBDAB6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B1E5AA

#DEA9E5

Analogous

#CEE5A9

#B1E5AA

#A9E5C0

Triadic

#B1E5AA

#A9B0E5

#E5A9B0

Split-Complementary

#B1E5AA

#C0A9E5

#E5A9CE

Tetradic

#B1E5AA

#A9CEE5

#DEA9E5

#E5C0A9

Monochromatic

#49BB3A

#7AD36F

#B1E5AA

#E6F7E4

#EDF9EB

Rectangle

#B1E5AA

#A9E5DE

#DEA9E5

#E5A9B0

Compound

#B1E5AA

#A9E5C0

#DEA9E5

#E5A9CE

Variations

Lighter

#C0EABA

#D2EDCE

#E6F3E4

Darker

#76D46A

#3CAD2E

#226619

Saturation

#C0D0BE

#B0E5A9

#A6F29C

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1E5AA

#D9D0AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1E5AA

#DDDDB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1E5AA

#B8DCDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Appetite 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

#C4D89B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1E5AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1DDBF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EDE9

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.

#C782D0

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #B1E5AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1E5AA;

CSS Variable

--color-appetite: #B1E5AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'appetite': '#B1E5AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1E5AA] text-[#B1E5AA]

SCSS

$appetite: #B1E5AA;

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#A6E3B5 · ΔE 7.3

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#A2D292 · ΔE 7.4

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Scenic View

#C4E0AC · ΔE 9.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1E5AA?

#B1E5AA is Appetite, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B1E5AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Appetite?

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

What colors pair well with Appetite?

Appetite 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 Appetite?

You can download Appetite 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 Appetite?

The hex code is #B1E5AA. In RGB it's 177, 229, 170, and in HSL it's 113°, 53%, 78%.

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