GREENS

Young Leaf

#B2C86E

RGB 178, 200, 110 · HSL 75°, 45%, 61% · CMYK 11, 0, 45, 22

Young Leaf is #B2C86E in HEX — rgb(178, 200, 110), hsl(75°, 45%, 61%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 45%, 22%).

Young Leaf pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 75°, 45%, 61%. 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#B2C86E

RGB178, 200, 110

HSL75°, 45%, 61%

HSV75°, 45%, 78%

CMYK11, 0, 45, 22

Decimal11716718

CSS RGBrgb(178, 200, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 45%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Young Leaf S20F5

Exact match

Behr

Fresh Artichoke M340-5

ΔE 2.1 · #ABC369

PPG

Lime Green 1222-5

ΔE 3.1 · #AEC571

Valspar

Green Gecko 6006-8A

ΔE 3.7 · #A7C06A

Benjamin Moore

Stem 2029-40

ΔE 4.1 · #ADC875

Vista Paint

Wonder Woods C-771

ΔE 5.5 · #ACCB79

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 5.8 · #B8D280

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 5.9 · #B0C05D

Hallman-Lindsay

Wonder Woods 772

ΔE 6.5 · #ABCB7B

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 7.1 · #BEC675

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Rickey SW6717

ΔE 8.2 · #AFB96A

Dunn-Edwards

Wasabi DE5578

ΔE 8.3 · #AFD77F

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 8.6 · #C7DF89

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 16.5 · #BEBD7F

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 18.7 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 20.4 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral 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

#B2C86E

#856FC8

Analogous

#C8B26F

#B2C86E

#85C86F

Triadic

#B2C86E

#6FB2C8

#C86FB2

Split-Complementary

#B2C86E

#6F85C8

#B26FC8

Tetradic

#B2C86E

#6FC8B2

#856FC8

#C86F85

Monochromatic

#61732B

#90AA41

#B2C86E

#D0DDA6

#EDF2DE

Rectangle

#B2C86E

#6FC885

#856FC8

#C86FB2

Compound

#B2C86E

#85C86F

#856FC8

#B26FC8

Variations

Lighter

#C1D38C

#CFDAAD

#E2E7D1

Darker

#9AB742

#6B802B

#3F4C18

Saturation

#A2A98E

#B2C86F

#C0E453

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2C86E

#C9BB71

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2C86E

#C4C47F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2C86E

#B9BDC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Young Leaf 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

#C5C36E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2C86E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2C892

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#6D55B3

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: #B2C86E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2C86E;

CSS Variable

--color-young-leaf: #B2C86E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'young-leaf': '#B2C86E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2C86E] text-[#B2C86E]

SCSS

$young-leaf: #B2C86E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2C86E?

#B2C86E is Young Leaf, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B2C86E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Young Leaf?

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

What colors pair well with Young Leaf?

Young Leaf 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 Young Leaf?

You can download Young Leaf 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 Young Leaf?

The hex code is #B2C86E. In RGB it's 178, 200, 110, and in HSL it's 75°, 45%, 61%.

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