GREENS

Bright

#B5CB01

RGB 181, 203, 1 · HSL 67°, 99%, 40% · CMYK 11, 0, 100, 20

Bright is #B5CB01 in HEX — rgb(181, 203, 1), hsl(67°, 99%, 40%), cmyk(11%, 0%, 100%, 20%).

Bright pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 99%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B5CB01

RGB181, 203, 1

HSL67°, 99%, 40%

HSV67°, 100%, 80%

CMYK11, 0, 100, 20

Decimal11913985

CSS RGBrgb(181, 203, 1)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 99%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bright 2025-10

Exact match

Behr

Green Neon P340-6

ΔE 4.7 · #A8C200

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 5.1 · #C6D624

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 6.4 · #B2C216

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 6.6 · #C8D62D

Dulux

Electric Energy S19H9 · SB8B1

ΔE 9.4 · #CFE423

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 11.7 · #CCC921

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 13.4 · #C5C225

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 14.1 · #A3CD39

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 18.4 · #E6D943

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 19.1 · #EDEB00

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 20.4 · #F8F32B

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 26 · #FFDE42

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 26 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 33.2 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 39.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

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

#B5CB01

#1901CB

Analogous

#CB7E01

#B5CB01

#4ECB01

Triadic

#B5CB01

#01B3CB

#CB01B3

Split-Complementary

#B5CB01

#014ECB

#7E01CB

Tetradic

#B5CB01

#01CB7E

#1901CB

#CB014E

Monochromatic

#2D3300

#707F01

#B5CB01

#E3FE1B

#EDFE67

Rectangle

#B5CB01

#01CB19

#1901CB

#CB01B3

Compound

#B5CB01

#4ECB01

#1901CB

#7E01CB

Variations

Lighter

#E2FE0B

#DEF056

#E6EFA4

Darker

#90A300

#637000

#3A4100

Saturation

#7D8448

#B3CB01

#B4CB01

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5CB01

#D0BB18

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5CB01

#C7C74F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5CB01

#BEBBC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Bright 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

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#C7C51C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5CB01

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4CA40

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE7

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.

#22119C

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: #B5CB01;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5CB01;

CSS Variable

--color-bright: #B5CB01;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright': '#B5CB01' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5CB01] text-[#B5CB01]

SCSS

$bright: #B5CB01;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5CB01?

#B5CB01 is Bright, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #B5CB01 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bright?

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

What colors pair well with Bright?

Bright 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 Bright?

You can download Bright 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 Bright?

The hex code is #B5CB01. In RGB it's 181, 203, 1, and in HSL it's 67°, 99%, 40%.

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