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Tangy Green

#B6A031

RGB 182, 160, 49 · HSL 50°, 58%, 45% · CMYK 0, 12, 73, 29

Tangy Green is #B6A031 in HEX — rgb(182, 160, 49), hsl(50°, 58%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 73%, 29%).

Tangy Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 58%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B6A031

RGB182, 160, 49

HSL50°, 58%, 45%

HSV50°, 73%, 71%

CMYK0, 12, 73, 29

Decimal11968561

CSS RGBrgb(182, 160, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 58%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tangy Green M320-6

Exact match

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 2.8 · #B8A02A

Vista Paint

The Open Range K-456

ΔE 2.9 · #BAA736

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 3.4 · #AC9825

Dunn-Edwards

Martian DE5475

ΔE 4.2 · #AEA132

Hallman-Lindsay

Hair Ribbon 809

ΔE 6.8 · #BD9C3A

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 7.4 · #C7B446

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 7.6 · #CEAB3B

Benjamin Moore

Spice CSP-925

ΔE 7.7 · #BDA447

Dulux

Sea Squash S17F8

ΔE 8.4 · #BA9E43

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 10.9 · #C9B156

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 11.6 · #DBB651

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 11.7 · #BAA24E

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 17.2 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 19.3 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 20.8 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#B6A031

#3046B5

Analogous

#B55D30

#B6A031

#89B530

Triadic

#B6A031

#30B59F

#9F30B5

Split-Complementary

#B6A031

#3089B5

#5D30B5

Tetradic

#B6A031

#30B55D

#3046B5

#B53089

Monochromatic

#3C3510

#796A20

#B6A031

#D4C05E

#E4D89A

Rectangle

#B6A031

#46B530

#3046B5

#9F30B5

Compound

#B6A031

#89B530

#3046B5

#5D30B5

Variations

Lighter

#D0BA4E

#D4C781

#E2DBBA

Darker

#948124

#675A17

#3D350C

Saturation

#87805F

#B59F30

#CDAF18

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6A031

#B3A232

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6A031

#A4A44C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6A031

#BA959D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tangy Green 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

#C8A540

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6A031

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5AA64

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#314192

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: #B6A031;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6A031;

CSS Variable

--color-tangy-green: #B6A031;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangy-green': '#B6A031' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6A031] text-[#B6A031]

SCSS

$tangy-green: #B6A031;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6A031?

#B6A031 is Tangy Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B6A031 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tangy Green?

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

What colors pair well with Tangy Green?

Tangy Green 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 Tangy Green?

You can download Tangy Green 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 Tangy Green?

The hex code is #B6A031. In RGB it's 182, 160, 49, and in HSL it's 50°, 58%, 45%.

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