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Japanese Fern

#B5B94C

RGB 181, 185, 76 · HSL 62°, 44%, 51% · CMYK 2, 0, 59, 27

Japanese Fern is #B5B94C in HEX — rgb(181, 185, 76), hsl(62°, 44%, 51%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 59%, 27%).

Japanese Fern pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 44%, 51%. 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#B5B94C

RGB181, 185, 76

HSL62°, 44%, 51%

HSV62°, 59%, 73%

CMYK2, 0, 59, 27

Decimal11909452

CSS RGBrgb(181, 185, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 44%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Limeade CSP-865

ΔE 4.2 · #B1BE4E

Behr

Champagne Grape BIC-41

ΔE 4.7 · #C1BC4B

PPG

Hopscotch 1219-6

ΔE 5.9 · #AFBB42

Dulux

Moneybanks S20G8

ΔE 6.1 · #AEBE49

Vista Paint

Jive Clive K-385

ΔE 6.2 · #AEBC58

Valspar

Parsley Sprig 6008-8B

ΔE 6.9 · #C2C54B

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 7.5 · #B0C05D

Hallman-Lindsay

Hyper 780

ΔE 7.7 · #A6B554

Dunn-Edwards

Asparagus Fern DE5551

ΔE 8.3 · #B9CB5A

Sherwin-Williams

Limón Fresco SW9030

ΔE 10.1 · #CEBC55

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 10.3 · #C7B446

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 12.9 · #9AB758

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 14.7 · #BEC675

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 18.5 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 19.6 · #C7DF89

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 21 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#B5B94C

#4F4BB9

Analogous

#B9864B

#B5B94C

#7EB94B

Triadic

#B5B94C

#4BB5B9

#B94BB5

Split-Complementary

#B5B94C

#4B7EB9

#864BB9

Tetradic

#B5B94C

#4BB986

#4F4BB9

#B94B7E

Monochromatic

#4C4D1E

#818433

#B5B94C

#CCCE82

#E2E4B9

Rectangle

#B5B94C

#4BB94F

#4F4BB9

#B94BB5

Compound

#B5B94C

#7EB94B

#4F4BB9

#864BB9

Variations

Lighter

#C4C76F

#CED098

#E0E1C6

Darker

#959838

#686A25

#3D3F15

Saturation

#919372

#B5B94B

#D6DC28

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5B94C

#C2B14F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5B94C

#B8B863

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5B94C

#BBADB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Japanese Fern 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

#C7B754

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5B94C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4BC78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#484598

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: #B5B94C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5B94C;

CSS Variable

--color-japanese-fern: #B5B94C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'japanese-fern': '#B5B94C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5B94C] text-[#B5B94C]

SCSS

$japanese-fern: #B5B94C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5B94C?

#B5B94C is Japanese Fern, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B5B94C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Japanese Fern?

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

What colors pair well with Japanese Fern?

Japanese Fern 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 Japanese Fern?

You can download Japanese Fern 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 Japanese Fern?

The hex code is #B5B94C. In RGB it's 181, 185, 76, and in HSL it's 62°, 44%, 51%.

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