GREENS

Crocodile Smile

#B4CE93

RGB 180, 206, 147 · HSL 86°, 38%, 69% · CMYK 13, 0, 29, 19

Crocodile Smile is #B4CE93 in HEX — rgb(180, 206, 147), hsl(86°, 38%, 69%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 29%, 19%).

Crocodile Smile pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 86°, 38%, 69%. 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#B4CE93

RGB180, 206, 147

HSL86°, 38%, 69%

HSV86°, 29%, 81%

CMYK13, 0, 29, 19

Decimal11849363

CSS RGBrgb(180, 206, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 38%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Crocodile Smile 6005-7C

Exact match

Kilz

Succulent Garden LG250-01

ΔE 2.9 · #B7CA90

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 3.7 · #B9D696

Behr

Sage Brush S370-3

ΔE 4.1 · #BCD49F

Dulux

Chenille S22F4

ΔE 4.3 · #A8CD91

Vista Paint

Spring Has Sprung K-371

ΔE 4.4 · #C3D699

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Lime 771

ΔE 5.3 · #C1DB9A

Dunn-Edwards

Shrubbery DE5584

ΔE 5.4 · #A9C08A

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 5.7 · #ABCA99

Benjamin Moore

Woodland 543

ΔE 6.8 · #A7BB81

PPG

Lettuce Alone 1222-4

ΔE 7.5 · #CEDDA2

IKEA

IKEA115 115

ΔE 10 · #C1D0A6

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 11.5 · #A2C8A1

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 11.7 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 15.2 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#B4CE93

#AC92CE

Analogous

#CECA92

#B4CE93

#96CE92

Triadic

#B4CE93

#92B4CE

#CE92B4

Split-Complementary

#B4CE93

#9296CE

#CA92CE

Tetradic

#B4CE93

#92CECA

#AC92CE

#CE9296

Monochromatic

#68893E

#90B65D

#B4CE93

#D8E6C7

#F3F7ED

Rectangle

#B4CE93

#92CEAC

#AC92CE

#CE92B4

Compound

#B4CE93

#96CE92

#AC92CE

#CA92CE

Variations

Lighter

#C3D8A8

#D2DFC0

#E4EBDC

Darker

#93BA5F

#668938

#3C5120

Saturation

#B1B9A7

#B4CE92

#B7E679

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4CE93

#CBC195

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4CE93

#CACA9C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4CE93

#B9C6CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Crocodile Smile 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

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How it looks under different light

#C6C789

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4CE93

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4CCAE

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.

#9173B8

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: #B4CE93;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4CE93;

CSS Variable

--color-crocodile-smile: #B4CE93;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crocodile-smile': '#B4CE93' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4CE93] text-[#B4CE93]

SCSS

$crocodile-smile: #B4CE93;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4CE93?

#B4CE93 is Crocodile Smile, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B4CE93 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crocodile Smile?

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

What colors pair well with Crocodile Smile?

Crocodile Smile 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 Crocodile Smile?

You can download Crocodile Smile 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 Crocodile Smile?

The hex code is #B4CE93. In RGB it's 180, 206, 147, and in HSL it's 86°, 38%, 69%.

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