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Secret Glade

#B5B88E

RGB 181, 184, 142 · HSL 64°, 23%, 64% · CMYK 2, 0, 23, 28

Secret Glade is #B5B88E in HEX — rgb(181, 184, 142), hsl(64°, 23%, 64%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 23%, 28%).

Secret Glade pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 23%, 64%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B5B88E

RGB181, 184, 142

HSL64°, 23%, 64%

HSV64°, 23%, 72%

CMYK2, 0, 23, 28

Decimal11909262

CSS RGBrgb(181, 184, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 23%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Secret Glade HDC-SP14-1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Rediscover C-407

ΔE 0.5 · #B5B88F

Hallman-Lindsay

Rediscover 408

ΔE 1.6 · #B5B790

Benjamin Moore

Grasslands 502 · CC-590

ΔE 1.8 · #B0B389

PPG

Bahia Grass 1122-4

ΔE 2.9 · #B9BD97

Sherwin-Williams

Baby Bok Choy SW9037

ΔE 3.4 · #BBB98A

Valspar

Sumptuous Sage 6002-3C

ΔE 3.6 · #B9BC98

Kilz

Kiwi LG160-02

ΔE 3.6 · #BEC297

Dulux

Pale Spring S19D3

ΔE 3.9 · #B4BD98

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 4.6 · #C1B98F

Dunn-Edwards

Gardening DE5570

ΔE 4.6 · #ACBA8D

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.5 · #B8B799

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 7 · #C7C896

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 7 · #BCB596

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7.9 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.1 · #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

#B5B88E

#918EB8

Analogous

#B8A68E

#B5B88E

#A0B88E

Triadic

#B5B88E

#8EB5B8

#B88EB5

Split-Complementary

#B5B88E

#8EA0B8

#A68EB8

Tetradic

#B5B88E

#8EB8A6

#918EB8

#B88EA0

Monochromatic

#686B43

#969A60

#B5B88E

#D4D6BD

#F3F3EC

Rectangle

#B5B88E

#8EB891

#918EB8

#B88EB5

Compound

#B5B88E

#A0B88E

#918EB8

#A68EB8

Variations

Lighter

#C4C6A5

#D1D3BD

#E3E4DA

Darker

#9DA165

#6D7043

#404226

Saturation

#A9AA9D

#B5B88E

#D4DC6B

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5B88E

#BCB48F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5B88E

#B7B794

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5B88E

#B8B2B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Secret Glade 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

#C7B786

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5B88E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4BCAA

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#726EA8

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: #B5B88E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5B88E;

CSS Variable

--color-secret-glade: #B5B88E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'secret-glade': '#B5B88E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5B88E] text-[#B5B88E]

SCSS

$secret-glade: #B5B88E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5B88E?

#B5B88E is Secret Glade, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B5B88E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Secret Glade?

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

What colors pair well with Secret Glade?

Secret Glade 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 Secret Glade?

You can download Secret Glade 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 Secret Glade?

The hex code is #B5B88E. In RGB it's 181, 184, 142, and in HSL it's 64°, 23%, 64%.

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