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Green Me

#B2B55F

RGB 178, 181, 95 · HSL 62°, 37%, 54% · CMYK 2, 0, 48, 29

Green Me is #B2B55F in HEX — rgb(178, 181, 95), hsl(62°, 37%, 54%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 48%, 29%).

Green Me pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 37%, 54%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B2B55F

RGB178, 181, 95

HSL62°, 37%, 54%

HSV62°, 48%, 71%

CMYK2, 0, 48, 29

Decimal11711839

CSS RGBrgb(178, 181, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 37%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Green Me S18F6

ΔE 1.3 · #B5B55F

Benjamin Moore

Martini CSP-890

ΔE 3 · #BBB862

Sherwin-Williams

Parakeet SW6711

ΔE 3.4 · #B4B05A

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Frond DE5522

ΔE 3.5 · #AEAD5B

PPG

Beach Bag 1117-5

ΔE 3.7 · #ADB864

Vista Paint

Motherland C-792

ΔE 4.1 · #BAB564

Behr

Coriander Seed 370F-5

ΔE 5.1 · #BAB558

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 5.1 · #BCB667

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 7 · #BEC675

Valspar

Gilded Pesto 6007-6B

ΔE 7 · #B1A859

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 8.2 · #C6BF74

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 8.4 · #B0C05D

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 10.1 · #AEA04B

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 15.8 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 16.3 · #C7DF89

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 22.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#B2B55F

#615EB5

Analogous

#B58D5E

#B2B55F

#87B55E

Triadic

#B2B55F

#5EB2B5

#B55EB2

Split-Complementary

#B2B55F

#5E87B5

#8D5EB5

Tetradic

#B2B55F

#5EB58D

#615EB5

#B55E87

Monochromatic

#525427

#86883F

#B2B55F

#CBCD93

#E4E5C7

Rectangle

#B2B55F

#5EB561

#615EB5

#B55EB2

Compound

#B2B55F

#87B55E

#615EB5

#8D5EB5

Variations

Lighter

#C2C47E

#CDCFA2

#E0E1CB

Darker

#969943

#696B2D

#3E3F19

Saturation

#96977D

#B2B55E

#D5DA39

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2B55F

#BDAE61

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2B55F

#B4B46F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2B55F

#B7ABB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Green Me brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C5B462

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2B55F

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2B987

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#53509A

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: #B2B55F;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2B55F;

CSS Variable

--color-green-me: #B2B55F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-me': '#B2B55F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2B55F] text-[#B2B55F]

SCSS

$green-me: #B2B55F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2B55F?

#B2B55F is Green Me, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B2B55F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Me?

Green Me works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Green Me?

Green Me pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Green Me?

You can download Green Me 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 Green Me?

The hex code is #B2B55F. In RGB it's 178, 181, 95, and in HSL it's 62°, 37%, 54%.

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