GREENS

Rainforest Glow

#B6C246

RGB 182, 194, 70 · HSL 66°, 50%, 52% · CMYK 6, 0, 64, 24

Rainforest Glow is #B6C246 in HEX — rgb(182, 194, 70), hsl(66°, 50%, 52%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 64%, 24%).

Rainforest Glow pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 66°, 50%, 52%. 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#B6C246

RGB182, 194, 70

HSL66°, 50%, 52%

HSV66°, 64%, 76%

CMYK6, 0, 64, 24

Decimal11977286

CSS RGBrgb(182, 194, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 50%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rainforest Glow S19G7

Exact match

PPG

Hopscotch 1219-6

ΔE 2.8 · #AFBB42

Valspar

Asparagus 6008-8C

ΔE 3.7 · #AEB83A

Benjamin Moore

Limeade CSP-865

ΔE 5.3 · #B1BE4E

Dunn-Edwards

Asparagus Fern DE5551

ΔE 6.4 · #B9CB5A

Behr

Go Go Lime P350-5

ΔE 6.6 · #C0D14B

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 8.4 · #C3D263

Vista Paint

Jive Clive K-385

ΔE 10.7 · #AEBC58

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 12.2 · #C6B836

Hallman-Lindsay

Hyper 780

ΔE 12.7 · #A6B554

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 14.7 · #C7B446

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 15 · #E1DD73

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 15.2 · #A3CD39

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 19 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 20 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 25.3 · #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

#B6C246

#5447C2

Analogous

#C29147

#B6C246

#78C247

Triadic

#B6C246

#47B6C2

#C247B6

Split-Complementary

#B6C246

#4778C2

#9147C2

Tetradic

#B6C246

#47C291

#5447C2

#C24778

Monochromatic

#4F541C

#848E2F

#B6C246

#CDD581

#E3E8BA

Rectangle

#B6C246

#47C254

#5447C2

#C247B6

Compound

#B6C246

#78C247

#5447C2

#9147C2

Variations

Lighter

#C4CE6C

#CFD596

#E0E3C5

Darker

#97A232

#697121

#3E4312

Saturation

#939772

#B6C247

#CEE029

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6C246

#C8B74A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6C246

#C0C062

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6C246

#BDB5BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Rainforest Glow 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

#C8BE50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6C246

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5C374

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#4A41A1

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: #B6C246;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6C246;

CSS Variable

--color-rainforest-glow: #B6C246;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rainforest-glow': '#B6C246' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6C246] text-[#B6C246]

SCSS

$rainforest-glow: #B6C246;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6C246?

#B6C246 is Rainforest Glow, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #B6C246 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rainforest Glow?

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

What colors pair well with Rainforest Glow?

Rainforest Glow 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 Rainforest Glow?

You can download Rainforest Glow 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 Rainforest Glow?

The hex code is #B6C246. In RGB it's 182, 194, 70, and in HSL it's 66°, 50%, 52%.

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