GREENS

Greenhorn

#B2CC9A

RGB 178, 204, 154 · HSL 91°, 33%, 70% · CMYK 13, 0, 25, 20

Greenhorn is #B2CC9A in HEX — rgb(178, 204, 154), hsl(91°, 33%, 70%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 25%, 20%).

Greenhorn pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 91°, 33%, 70%. 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#B2CC9A

RGB178, 204, 154

HSL91°, 33%, 70%

HSV91°, 25%, 80%

CMYK13, 0, 25, 20

Decimal11717786

CSS RGBrgb(178, 204, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(91, 33%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 2.2 · #ABCA99

Dulux

Apium S21F3

ΔE 2.7 · #B7D0A2

Behr

Sage Brush S370-3

ΔE 3.4 · #BCD49F

Vista Paint

Green Sheen C-763

ΔE 3.6 · #B5D5A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sheen 764

ΔE 3.8 · #B4D5A2

Benjamin Moore

Corn 542

ΔE 4 · #BBCEA1

Valspar

Crocodile Smile 6005-7C

ΔE 4.7 · #B4CE93

Dunn-Edwards

Shrubbery DE5584

ΔE 5 · #A9C08A

Kilz

Succulent Garden LG250-01

ΔE 5 · #B7CA90

PPG

Harmonious 1120-5

ΔE 5.3 · #AFC195

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 6.5 · #C1D0A6

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 7.4 · #A2C8A1

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 7.8 · #B9D696

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 12.5 · #BDECB6

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 12.7 · #C4C6A5

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#B2CC9A

#B399CC

Analogous

#CBCC99

#B2CC9A

#99CC9A

Triadic

#B2CC9A

#99B2CC

#CC99B2

Split-Complementary

#B2CC9A

#9A99CC

#CC99CB

Tetradic

#B2CC9A

#99CBCC

#B399CC

#CC9A99

Monochromatic

#658844

#8BB266

#B2CC9A

#D8E5CC

#F2F6EE

Rectangle

#B2CC9A

#99CCB3

#B399CC

#CC99B2

Compound

#B2CC9A

#99CC9A

#B399CC

#CC99CB

Variations

Lighter

#C1D6AE

#D1DEC4

#E4EADE

Darker

#8EB668

#61863F

#384F23

Saturation

#B2BAAB

#B2CC99

#B1E580

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2CC9A

#C8C09C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2CC9A

#C8C8A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2CC9A

#B7C5C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Greenhorn 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

#C5C68F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2CC9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2CBB3

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#997BB5

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: #B2CC9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2CC9A;

CSS Variable

--color-greenhorn: #B2CC9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greenhorn': '#B2CC9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2CC9A] text-[#B2CC9A]

SCSS

$greenhorn: #B2CC9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2CC9A?

#B2CC9A is Greenhorn, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B2CC9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greenhorn?

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

What colors pair well with Greenhorn?

Greenhorn 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 Greenhorn?

You can download Greenhorn 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 Greenhorn?

The hex code is #B2CC9A. In RGB it's 178, 204, 154, and in HSL it's 91°, 33%, 70%.

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