GREENS

Ryegrass

#B7BF77

RGB 183, 191, 119 · HSL 67°, 36%, 61% · CMYK 4, 0, 38, 25

Ryegrass is #B7BF77 in HEX — rgb(183, 191, 119), hsl(67°, 36%, 61%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 38%, 25%).

Ryegrass pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 36%, 61%. 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#B7BF77

RGB183, 191, 119

HSL67°, 36%, 61%

HSV67°, 38%, 75%

CMYK4, 0, 38, 25

Decimal12042103

CSS RGBrgb(183, 191, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 36%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ryegrass 390F-5

Exact match

Kilz

Canteen LF260-02

ΔE 3.1 · #B1B874

Vista Paint

Young Green K-419

ΔE 4.5 · #BBBA77

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Rickey SW6717

ΔE 4.5 · #AFB96A

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 4.9 · #BEC675

Dunn-Edwards

Grass Root DE5521

ΔE 4.9 · #C3C175

Valspar

Everglade Glen 6003-6A

ΔE 5.1 · #B9C585

Benjamin Moore

Parrot CW-465

ΔE 5.1 · #B3B36B

Dulux

Soft Celery S19F4

ΔE 5.4 · #C6CD87

PPG

Floral Bouquet 1117-4

ΔE 6 · #BACB7C

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 6.1 · #BEBD7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green 779

ΔE 6.3 · #C3CD7C

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 7.6 · #BCB472

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 10.4 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 11.9 · #B9D696

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.4 · #D0C092

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

#B7BF77

#8078BF

Analogous

#BFA478

#B7BF77

#93BF78

Triadic

#B7BF77

#78B7BF

#BF78B7

Split-Complementary

#B7BF77

#7893BF

#A478BF

Tetradic

#B7BF77

#78BFA4

#8078BF

#BF7893

Monochromatic

#656C33

#96A04B

#B7BF77

#D3D8AC

#EEF0E0

Rectangle

#B7BF77

#78BF80

#8078BF

#BF78B7

Compound

#B7BF77

#93BF78

#8078BF

#A478BF

Variations

Lighter

#C5CC93

#D1D6B1

#E3E5D3

Darker

#A1AB4D

#707734

#42461D

Saturation

#A4A691

#B7BF78

#CFDF58

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7BF77

#C4B779

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7BF77

#BEBE83

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7BF77

#BCB6BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Ryegrass 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

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How it looks under different light

#C9BC74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7BF77

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6C199

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.

#675FAA

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: #B7BF77;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7BF77;

CSS Variable

--color-ryegrass: #B7BF77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ryegrass': '#B7BF77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7BF77] text-[#B7BF77]

SCSS

$ryegrass: #B7BF77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7BF77?

#B7BF77 is Ryegrass, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B7BF77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ryegrass?

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

What colors pair well with Ryegrass?

Ryegrass 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 Ryegrass?

You can download Ryegrass 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 Ryegrass?

The hex code is #B7BF77. In RGB it's 183, 191, 119, and in HSL it's 67°, 36%, 61%.

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