GREENS

Mountain Green

#B2B599

RGB 178, 181, 153 · HSL 66°, 16%, 65% · CMYK 2, 0, 15, 29

Mountain Green is #B2B599 in HEX — rgb(178, 181, 153), hsl(66°, 16%, 65%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 15%, 29%).

Mountain Green pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 66°, 16%, 65%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B2B599

RGB178, 181, 153

HSL66°, 16%, 65%

HSV66°, 15%, 71%

CMYK2, 0, 15, 29

Decimal11711897

CSS RGBrgb(178, 181, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 16%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

White Cabbage S19C3

ΔE 1.1 · #B1B49A

Valspar

Hazy Jade 6001-3C

ΔE 1.3 · #AEB396

Behr

Cottage Hill HDC-CT-28

ΔE 1.6 · #AEB399

Benjamin Moore

Urban AF-440

ΔE 1.7 · #B2B697

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 2.1 · #B8B799

Dunn-Edwards

Trinity Islands DE6249

ΔE 2.3 · #B9B79B

PPG

Olive Sprig 1125-4

ΔE 2.4 · #ACAF95

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 3.3 · #ACAC90

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 3.3 · #B9BA99

Sherwin-Williams

Majolica Green SW0013

ΔE 3.4 · #AEB08F

Vista Paint

Lamb's Ear K-908

ΔE 3.6 · #ADB99E

Farrow & Ball

French Gray 18

ΔE 3.9 · #B5B19A

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

ΔE 5.9 · #B5AB8F

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 6.5 · #A7A58F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.6 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.3 · #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

#B2B599

#9A97B4

Analogous

#B4A997

#B2B599

#A3B497

Triadic

#B2B599

#97B1B4

#B497B1

Split-Complementary

#B2B599

#97A3B4

#A997B4

Tetradic

#B2B599

#97B4A9

#9A97B4

#B497A3

Monochromatic

#65684B

#90946B

#B2B599

#D3D4C4

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#B2B599

#97B49A

#9A97B4

#B497B1

Compound

#B2B599

#A3B497

#9A97B4

#A997B4

Variations

Lighter

#C1C3AC

#CFD1C2

#E3E3DC

Darker

#959970

#686B4B

#3D3F2B

Saturation

#A9AAA1

#B1B497

#CFDA72

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

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2B599

#B7B29A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2B599

#B4B49D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2B599

#B4B1B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mountain 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

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#C5B48E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2B599

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2B9B2

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7670A9

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: #B2B599;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2B599;

CSS Variable

--color-mountain-green: #B2B599;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mountain-green': '#B2B599' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2B599] text-[#B2B599]

SCSS

$mountain-green: #B2B599;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2B599?

#B2B599 is Mountain Green, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B2B599 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mountain Green?

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

What colors pair well with Mountain Green?

Mountain 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 Mountain Green?

You can download Mountain 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 Mountain Green?

The hex code is #B2B599. In RGB it's 178, 181, 153, and in HSL it's 66°, 16%, 65%.

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