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Bile

#B5C306

RGB 181, 195, 6 · HSL 64°, 94%, 39% · CMYK 7, 0, 97, 24

Bile is #B5C306 in HEX — rgb(181, 195, 6), hsl(64°, 94%, 39%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 97%, 24%).

Bile pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 94%, 39%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B5C306

RGB181, 195, 6

HSL64°, 94%, 39%

HSV64°, 97%, 76%

CMYK7, 0, 97, 24

Decimal11911942

CSS RGBrgb(181, 195, 6)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 94%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 2.6 · #B2C216

Benjamin Moore

Bright 2025-10

ΔE 5 · #B5CB01

Behr

Green Neon P340-6

ΔE 5.3 · #A8C200

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 6.8 · #C6D624

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 6.9 · #C8D62D

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 8.1 · #CCC921

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 8.9 · #C5C225

Dulux

Sunny Green S19H7

ΔE 11.6 · #CACD40

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 14.9 · #A3CD39

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 15.3 · #C9CC4A

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 20.8 · #EDEB00

RAL

Colza Yellow 1021

ΔE 21.4 · #F3DA0B

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 23.6 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 23.7 · #FFDE42

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 29.8 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 35.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#B5C306

#1206C1

Analogous

#C17006

#B5C306

#57C106

Triadic

#B5C306

#06B4C1

#C106B4

Split-Complementary

#B5C306

#0657C1

#7006C1

Tetradic

#B5C306

#06C170

#1206C1

#C10657

Monochromatic

#2A2D01

#6F7704

#B5C306

#E9F81B

#F0FA66

Rectangle

#B5C306

#06C112

#1206C1

#C106B4

Compound

#B5C306

#57C106

#1206C1

#7006C1

Variations

Lighter

#E8F80E

#E2EC57

#E8ECA5

Darker

#949E01

#666D00

#3B4000

Saturation

#7C7F47

#B4C106

#B7C403

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5C306

#CAB618

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5C306

#C1C14C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5C306

#BDB4BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bile 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

#C7BF20

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5C306

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4C444

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#1A1198

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: #B5C306;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5C306;

CSS Variable

--color-bile: #B5C306;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bile': '#B5C306' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5C306] text-[#B5C306]

SCSS

$bile: #B5C306;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5C306?

#B5C306 is Bile, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B5C306 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bile?

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

What colors pair well with Bile?

Bile 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 Bile?

You can download Bile 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 Bile?

The hex code is #B5C306. In RGB it's 181, 195, 6, and in HSL it's 64°, 94%, 39%.

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