GREENS

Temptation

#B2CD62

RGB 178, 205, 98 · HSL 75°, 52%, 59% · CMYK 13, 0, 52, 20

Temptation is #B2CD62 in HEX — rgb(178, 205, 98), hsl(75°, 52%, 59%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 52%, 20%).

Temptation pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 75°, 52%, 59%. 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#B2CD62

RGB178, 205, 98

HSL75°, 52%, 59%

HSV75°, 52%, 80%

CMYK13, 0, 52, 20

Decimal11717986

CSS RGBrgb(178, 205, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 52%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Temptation 6007-8B

Exact match

Behr

Grass Cloth 400D-5

ΔE 1.4 · #B1CF65

Dulux

Juicy Lime S20G6

ΔE 3.3 · #B5CF5D

PPG

Glow Worm 1220-6

ΔE 4.1 · #BED565

Dunn-Edwards

Asparagus Fern DE5551

ΔE 4.8 · #B9CB5A

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 5.9 · #C3D263

Benjamin Moore

Springhill 412

ΔE 6.6 · #A6C768

Vista Paint

Sour Apple K-353

ΔE 7.2 · #9ABF59

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 9.5 · #9AB758

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 9.9 · #93BA59

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 12.8 · #C7DF89

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 14.3 · #BEC675

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Rickey SW6717

ΔE 15.5 · #AFB96A

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 21 · #C7B446

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 22.2 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 27.7 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#B2CD62

#7B60CD

Analogous

#CDB260

#B2CD62

#7BCD60

Triadic

#B2CD62

#60B2CD

#CD60B2

Split-Complementary

#B2CD62

#607BCD

#B260CD

Tetradic

#B2CD62

#60CDB2

#7B60CD

#CD607B

Monochromatic

#5D7023

#8DAB36

#B2CD62

#CEDF9A

#EAF2D4

Rectangle

#B2CD62

#60CD7B

#7B60CD

#CD60B2

Compound

#B2CD62

#7BCD60

#7B60CD

#B260CD

Variations

Lighter

#C1D780

#CEDCA5

#E1E8CD

Darker

#99BA37

#6A8223

#3F4D13

Saturation

#9FA786

#B2CD60

#BEE647

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2CD62

#CDBD66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2CD62

#C9C977

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2CD62

#BAC0C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Temptation 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

#C5C665

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2CD62

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2CB89

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE9

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.

#6448B8

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: #B2CD62;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2CD62;

CSS Variable

--color-temptation: #B2CD62;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'temptation': '#B2CD62' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2CD62] text-[#B2CD62]

SCSS

$temptation: #B2CD62;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2CD62?

#B2CD62 is Temptation, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #B2CD62 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Temptation?

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

What colors pair well with Temptation?

Temptation 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 Temptation?

You can download Temptation 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 Temptation?

The hex code is #B2CD62. In RGB it's 178, 205, 98, and in HSL it's 75°, 52%, 59%.

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