GREENS

Marsh Fern

#B2EA78

RGB 178, 234, 120 · HSL 89°, 73%, 69% · CMYK 24, 0, 49, 8

Marsh Fern is #B2EA78 in HEX — rgb(178, 234, 120), hsl(89°, 73%, 69%), cmyk(24%, 0%, 49%, 8%).

Marsh Fern pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 89°, 73%, 69%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B2EA78

RGB178, 234, 120

HSL89°, 73%, 69%

HSV89°, 49%, 92%

CMYK24, 0, 49, 8

Decimal11725432

CSS RGBrgb(178, 234, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(89, 73%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Marsh Fern 420D-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Willow 418

ΔE 7.1 · #ABD86B

Dulux

Tropical Light S22H5

ΔE 9.6 · #9FD572

Valspar

Spring Lime 6006-10B

ΔE 12.5 · #A1CB67

Dunn-Edwards

Celery DE5557

ΔE 12.6 · #CAE277

Vista Paint

Hidden Hills K-321

ΔE 12.7 · #87CB61

PPG

Be Spontaneous 1221-6

ΔE 12.9 · #A5CB66

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 14.2 · #8AC867

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 17 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 18.3 · #93BA59

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 19.5 · #B8D280

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 23.5 · #9ABA25

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 24.8 · #E2E38D

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 24.8 · #7AB96E

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 26.8 · #57A639

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 36.6 · #F7E29D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#B2EA78

#AE76EA

Analogous

#EAE876

#B2EA78

#78EA76

Triadic

#B2EA78

#76B2EA

#EA76B2

Split-Complementary

#B2EA78

#7678EA

#E876EA

Tetradic

#B2EA78

#76EAE8

#AE76EA

#EA7678

Monochromatic

#66AC1B

#8DDF34

#B2EA78

#D7F4B8

#F3FCE9

Rectangle

#B2EA78

#76EAAE

#AE76EA

#EA76B2

Compound

#B2EA78

#78EA76

#AE76EA

#E876EA

Variations

Lighter

#C1EE92

#D1EDB2

#E4F1D5

Darker

#90E435

#63AE13

#3A6809

Saturation

#B1C19F

#B2EA76

#B2F46C

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2EA78

#E1D17D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2EA78

#E2E28E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2EA78

#BDDCE2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Marsh Fern 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

#C5DC75

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2EA78

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2E199

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE8

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.

#9354D7

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: #B2EA78;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2EA78;

CSS Variable

--color-marsh-fern: #B2EA78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marsh-fern': '#B2EA78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2EA78] text-[#B2EA78]

SCSS

$marsh-fern: #B2EA78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2EA78?

#B2EA78 is Marsh Fern, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B2EA78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marsh Fern?

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

What colors pair well with Marsh Fern?

Marsh Fern 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 Marsh Fern?

You can download Marsh Fern 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 Marsh Fern?

The hex code is #B2EA78. In RGB it's 178, 234, 120, and in HSL it's 89°, 73%, 69%.

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