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New Green

#B5AC31

RGB 181, 172, 49 · HSL 56°, 57%, 45% · CMYK 0, 5, 73, 29

New Green is #B5AC31 in HEX — rgb(181, 172, 49), hsl(56°, 57%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 73%, 29%).

New Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 57%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B5AC31

RGB181, 172, 49

HSL56°, 57%, 45%

HSV56°, 73%, 71%

CMYK0, 5, 73, 29

Decimal11906097

CSS RGBrgb(181, 172, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 57%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Pesto DE5474

ΔE 4.3 · #C1B23E

PPG

Willow Herb 17-26

ΔE 5.1 · #AAAC32

Behr

Leapfrog 380D-6

ΔE 5.6 · #C3B430

Vista Paint

The Open Range K-456

ΔE 5.7 · #BAA736

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 5.9 · #C6B836

Valspar

Can't Miss Lime 6011-10

ΔE 7.2 · #BEBD3B

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 7.3 · #C7B446

Dulux

Enigma S18G9 · SB8A9

ΔE 7.6 · #BEBC35

Benjamin Moore

Bright 371

ΔE 7.7 · #CEBD48

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Slicker 801

ΔE 12 · #BCA849

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 14.7 · #C9B156

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 15.4 · #DBB651

Kilz

Better Lime LH280

ΔE 16.5 · #929437

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 18.5 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 20 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 25 · #A3CD39

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#B5AC31

#313AB4

Analogous

#B46A31

#B5AC31

#7BB431

Triadic

#B5AC31

#31B4AB

#AB31B4

Split-Complementary

#B5AC31

#317BB4

#6A31B4

Tetradic

#B5AC31

#31B46A

#313AB4

#B4317B

Monochromatic

#3C3910

#787221

#B5AC31

#D3CB5F

#E4DF9B

Rectangle

#B5AC31

#3AB431

#313AB4

#AB31B4

Compound

#B5AC31

#7BB431

#313AB4

#6A31B4

Variations

Lighter

#CFC64F

#D4CE82

#E1DFBA

Darker

#938B25

#676118

#3D3A0D

Saturation

#86845F

#B4AB31

#CDC119

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5AC31

#BAA934

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5AC31

#AEAE50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5AC31

#BAA0A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

New Green brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C7AE40

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5AC31

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4B364

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#323991

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #B5AC31;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5AC31;

CSS Variable

--color-new-green: #B5AC31;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-green': '#B5AC31' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5AC31] text-[#B5AC31]

SCSS

$new-green: #B5AC31;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5AC31?

#B5AC31 is New Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B5AC31 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Green?

New Green works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with New Green?

New Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download New Green?

You can download New Green 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 New Green?

The hex code is #B5AC31. In RGB it's 181, 172, 49, and in HSL it's 56°, 57%, 45%.

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