GREENS

Relish

#B3CBAA

RGB 179, 203, 170 · HSL 104°, 24%, 73% · CMYK 12, 0, 16, 20

Relish is #B3CBAA in HEX — rgb(179, 203, 170), hsl(104°, 24%, 73%), cmyk(12%, 0%, 16%, 20%).

Relish pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 104°, 24%, 73%. 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#B3CBAA

RGB179, 203, 170

HSL104°, 24%, 73%

HSV104°, 16%, 80%

CMYK12, 0, 16, 20

Decimal11783082

CSS RGBrgb(179, 203, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(104, 24%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Relish SW6443

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Fields DE5619

ΔE 0.9 · #B3CDAC

Kilz

Wild Lettuce RG240-01

ΔE 1.3 · #B2CDAB

Vista Paint

Quiet Kiwi K-339

ΔE 1.8 · #B8CFAC

Dulux

Green Bark S23D3

ΔE 3.1 · #AAC4A6

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 3.4 · #B5D1AB

PPG

Lime Taffy 1130-4

ΔE 3.6 · #BAD1B5

Hallman-Lindsay

Belladonna's Leaf 743

ΔE 3.8 · #ADC3A7

Behr

Urban Nature S380-3

ΔE 4.1 · #BAD0A8

Benjamin Moore

Landscape 430

ΔE 4.6 · #C0CFA9

Valspar

Kiss of Mint 5007-5B

ΔE 5.1 · #C1D5B9

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 6.5 · #A2C8A1

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 8.3 · #C4C6A5

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 8.7 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.3 · #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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B3CBAA

#C2AACB

Analogous

#C3CBAA

#B3CBAA

#AACBB1

Triadic

#B3CBAA

#AAB2CB

#CBAAB2

Split-Complementary

#B3CBAA

#B1AACB

#CBAAC3

Tetradic

#B3CBAA

#AAC3CB

#C2AACB

#CBB1AA

Monochromatic

#618853

#88AE7A

#B3CBAA

#DDE8D9

#F1F5EF

Rectangle

#B3CBAA

#AACBC2

#C2AACB

#CBAAB2

Compound

#B3CBAA

#AACBB1

#C2AACB

#CBAAC3

Variations

Lighter

#C2D5BB

#D2DECD

#E5EBE3

Darker

#88B07A

#5A814B

#344C2B

Saturation

#B8BFB5

#B2CBAA

#A6E58F

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3CBAA

#C6C0AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3CBAA

#C7C7AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3CBAA

#B7C6C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Relish 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

#C6C59B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3CBAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3CABF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#AA86B6

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: #B3CBAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3CBAA;

CSS Variable

--color-relish: #B3CBAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'relish': '#B3CBAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3CBAA] text-[#B3CBAA]

SCSS

$relish: #B3CBAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3CBAA?

#B3CBAA is Relish, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B3CBAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Relish?

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

What colors pair well with Relish?

Relish 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 Relish?

You can download Relish 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 Relish?

The hex code is #B3CBAA. In RGB it's 179, 203, 170, and in HSL it's 104°, 24%, 73%.

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