GREENS

Melissa

#B5D96B

RGB 181, 217, 107 · HSL 80°, 59%, 64% · CMYK 17, 0, 51, 15

Melissa is #B5D96B in HEX — rgb(181, 217, 107), hsl(80°, 59%, 64%), cmyk(17%, 0%, 51%, 15%).

Melissa pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 80°, 59%, 64%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B5D96B

RGB181, 217, 107

HSL80°, 59%, 64%

HSV80°, 51%, 85%

CMYK17, 0, 51, 15

Decimal11917675

CSS RGBrgb(181, 217, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 59%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Melissa S21H5

ΔE 1.6 · #B9D96B

Benjamin Moore

Willow 418

ΔE 3.6 · #ABD86B

Behr

Grass Cloth 400D-5

ΔE 4.2 · #B1CF65

Valspar

Temptation 6007-8B

ΔE 5.2 · #B2CD62

PPG

Glow Worm 1220-6

ΔE 5.4 · #BED565

Dunn-Edwards

Celery DE5557

ΔE 6.4 · #CAE277

Vista Paint

Fresh Lettuce K-378

ΔE 6.9 · #C8E17B

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 8.6 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Glass Bottle 773

ΔE 12.4 · #93BA59

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 13 · #C7DF89

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 13.4 · #9AB758

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 17.8 · #BEC675

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 19.1 · #9ABA25

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 22.8 · #7AB96E

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 25.5 · #C7B446

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 30.6 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#B5D96B

#916DD9

Analogous

#D9C76D

#B5D96B

#7FD96D

Triadic

#B5D96B

#6DB5D9

#D96DB5

Split-Complementary

#B5D96B

#6D7FD9

#C76DD9

Tetradic

#B5D96B

#6DD9C7

#916DD9

#D96D7F

Monochromatic

#688A24

#96C733

#B5D96B

#D4E9AA

#F3F9E7

Rectangle

#B5D96B

#6DD991

#916DD9

#D96DB5

Compound

#B5D96B

#7FD96D

#916DD9

#C76DD9

Variations

Lighter

#C4E18A

#D1E4AC

#E3ECD2

Darker

#9CD035

#6D9420

#405811

Saturation

#A9B393

#B5D96D

#BCEC5A

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5D96B

#D7C66F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5D96B

#D3D381

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5D96B

#BECCD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Melissa 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

#C7CF6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5D96B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4D490

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEDE8

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.

#7750C5

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: #B5D96B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5D96B;

CSS Variable

--color-melissa: #B5D96B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melissa': '#B5D96B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5D96B] text-[#B5D96B]

SCSS

$melissa: #B5D96B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5D96B?

#B5D96B is Melissa, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B5D96B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melissa?

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

What colors pair well with Melissa?

Melissa 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 Melissa?

You can download Melissa 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 Melissa?

The hex code is #B5D96B. In RGB it's 181, 217, 107, and in HSL it's 80°, 59%, 64%.

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