GREENS

Green Sheen

#B5D5A1

RGB 181, 213, 161 · HSL 97°, 38%, 73% · CMYK 15, 0, 24, 16

Green Sheen is #B5D5A1 in HEX — rgb(181, 213, 161), hsl(97°, 38%, 73%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 24%, 16%).

Green Sheen pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 97°, 38%, 73%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B5D5A1

RGB181, 213, 161

HSL97°, 38%, 73%

HSV97°, 24%, 84%

CMYK15, 0, 24, 16

Decimal11916705

CSS RGBrgb(181, 213, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(97, 38%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Green Sheen C-763

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Sheen 764

ΔE 0.6 · #B4D5A2

Dulux

Embroidered Silk S22G3

ΔE 2.1 · #B9DBA7

Behr

Creamy Spinach S390-3

ΔE 3 · #AFD5A5

Sherwin-Williams

Oh Pistachio SW9033

ΔE 4.1 · #ABCA99

Benjamin Moore

Scenic 424

ΔE 4.8 · #C5E1AD

Valspar

Crocodile Smile 6005-7C

ΔE 4.9 · #B4CE93

PPG

Almost Aloe 1224-5

ΔE 5.7 · #BFE5B1

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 6.3 · #B9D696

Kilz

Succulent Garden LG250-01

ΔE 6.7 · #B7CA90

Dunn-Edwards

Jealousy DE5598

ΔE 6.9 · #B0DFA4

IKEA

IKEA044 44

ΔE 7.5 · #B5D1AB

Colorhouse

Thrive .04 Thrive-04

ΔE 8.4 · #A2C8A1

RAL

Pastel Green 6019

ΔE 8.9 · #BDECB6

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 15.2 · #C4C6A5

Kobra

Green 32

ΔE 18.8 · #75C89E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B5D5A1

#C0A0D4

Analogous

#CED4A0

#B5D5A1

#A0D4A6

Triadic

#B5D5A1

#A0B4D4

#D4A0B4

Split-Complementary

#B5D5A1

#A6A0D4

#D4A0CE

Tetradic

#B5D5A1

#A0CED4

#C0A0D4

#D4A6A0

Monochromatic

#649744

#8ABD6B

#B5D5A1

#DEECD5

#F1F7ED

Rectangle

#B5D5A1

#A0D4C0

#C0A0D4

#D4A0B4

Compound

#B5D5A1

#A0D4A6

#C0A0D4

#D4A0CE

Variations

Lighter

#C3DDB3

#D3E3C8

#E5EDE0

Darker

#8BBF6B

#5C913C

#355622

Saturation

#B8C2B2

#B4D4A0

#AFEA8B

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

13.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5D5A1

#CFC7A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5D5A1

#D0D0A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5D5A1

#BACDD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Green Sheen 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

#C7CC94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5D5A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4D1B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A67FBD

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: #B5D5A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5D5A1;

CSS Variable

--color-green-sheen: #B5D5A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-sheen': '#B5D5A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5D5A1] text-[#B5D5A1]

SCSS

$green-sheen: #B5D5A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5D5A1?

#B5D5A1 is Green Sheen, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B5D5A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Sheen?

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

What colors pair well with Green Sheen?

Green Sheen 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 Green Sheen?

You can download Green Sheen 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 Green Sheen?

The hex code is #B5D5A1. In RGB it's 181, 213, 161, and in HSL it's 97°, 38%, 73%.

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