GREENS

Explorer Khaki

#B3B897

RGB 179, 184, 151 · HSL 69°, 19%, 66% · CMYK 3, 0, 18, 28

Explorer Khaki is #B3B897 in HEX — rgb(179, 184, 151), hsl(69°, 19%, 66%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 18%, 28%).

Explorer Khaki pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 19%, 66%. 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#B3B897

RGB179, 184, 151

HSL69°, 19%, 66%

HSV69°, 18%, 72%

CMYK3, 0, 18, 28

Decimal11778199

CSS RGBrgb(179, 184, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 19%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Explorer Khaki N330-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Urban AF-440

ΔE 1.3 · #B2B697

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 1.9 · #B9BA99

Vista Paint

Golden Shores K-404

ΔE 2.3 · #BABD9A

Valspar

Sumptuous Sage 6002-3C

ΔE 2.3 · #B9BC98

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 2.8 · #B8B799

Dulux

Foille S20C3

ΔE 2.8 · #B1B89C

Dunn-Edwards

Light Pine DE5535

ΔE 3 · #BCC09E

Sherwin-Williams

Majolica Green SW0013

ΔE 3 · #AEB08F

PPG

Bahia Grass 1122-4

ΔE 3.2 · #B9BD97

Hallman-Lindsay

Rediscover 408

ΔE 3.5 · #B5B790

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 4.9 · #BCB596

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 5 · #ACAC90

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.7 · #C5BA9A

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 8.4 · #CFC7A2

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#B3B897

#9D98B9

Analogous

#B9AD98

#B3B897

#A3B998

Triadic

#B3B897

#98B4B9

#B998B4

Split-Complementary

#B3B897

#98A3B9

#AD98B9

Tetradic

#B3B897

#98B9AD

#9D98B9

#B998A3

Monochromatic

#686D4A

#939A6A

#B3B897

#D5D8C5

#F4F5F0

Rectangle

#B3B897

#98B99D

#9D98B9

#B998B4

Compound

#B3B897

#A3B998

#9D98B9

#AD98B9

Variations

Lighter

#C3C7AC

#D1D3C3

#E3E5DD

Darker

#979F6F

#6A7049

#3E422A

Saturation

#ACADA3

#B4B998

#CCDC75

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3B897

#BAB498

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3B897

#B7B79C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3B897

#B6B3B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Explorer Khaki 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

#C6B78C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3B897

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3BCB1

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.

#7B73AB

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: #B3B897;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3B897;

CSS Variable

--color-explorer-khaki: #B3B897;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'explorer-khaki': '#B3B897' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3B897] text-[#B3B897]

SCSS

$explorer-khaki: #B3B897;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3B897?

#B3B897 is Explorer Khaki, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B3B897 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Explorer Khaki?

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

What colors pair well with Explorer Khaki?

Explorer Khaki 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 Explorer Khaki?

You can download Explorer Khaki 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 Explorer Khaki?

The hex code is #B3B897. In RGB it's 179, 184, 151, and in HSL it's 69°, 19%, 66%.

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