GREENS

Rio Grande

#B7C61A

RGB 183, 198, 26 · HSL 65°, 77%, 44% · CMYK 8, 0, 87, 22

Rio Grande is #B7C61A in HEX — rgb(183, 198, 26), hsl(65°, 77%, 44%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 87%, 22%).

Rio Grande pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 65°, 77%, 44%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B7C61A

RGB183, 198, 26

HSL65°, 77%, 44%

HSV65°, 87%, 78%

CMYK8, 0, 87, 22

Decimal12043802

CSS RGBrgb(183, 198, 26)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 77%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 1.7 · #B2C216

Benjamin Moore

Snow 2026-30

ΔE 5.1 · #BED221

Behr

Green Neon P340-6

ΔE 5.4 · #A8C200

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 5.8 · #C8D62D

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 6.4 · #C6D624

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 8.1 · #CCC921

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 8.5 · #C5C225

Dulux

Sunny Green S19H7

ΔE 10 · #CACD40

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 13.3 · #A3CD39

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 13.5 · #C9CC4A

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 20.7 · #E1CC4F

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 21.5 · #EDEB00

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 21.6 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 23.5 · #FFDE42

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 28.5 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 34.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

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

#B7C61A

#281AC7

Analogous

#C77F1A

#B7C61A

#62C71A

Triadic

#B7C61A

#1AB8C7

#C71AB8

Split-Complementary

#B7C61A

#1A62C7

#7F1AC7

Tetradic

#B7C61A

#1AC77F

#281AC7

#C71A62

Monochromatic

#3B3F08

#798311

#B7C61A

#DAE746

#E7F08A

Rectangle

#B7C61A

#1AC728

#281AC7

#C71AB8

Compound

#B7C61A

#62C71A

#281AC7

#7F1AC7

Variations

Lighter

#D6E535

#D8E171

#E3E8B2

Darker

#96A211

#697209

#3E4404

Saturation

#868A56

#B8C71A

#C3D30D

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7C61A

#CDB924

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7C61A

#C4C451

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7C61A

#BFB7C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Rio Grande 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

#C9C12F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7C61A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6C653

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#2B219E

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: #B7C61A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7C61A;

CSS Variable

--color-rio-grande: #B7C61A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rio-grande': '#B7C61A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7C61A] text-[#B7C61A]

SCSS

$rio-grande: #B7C61A;

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#BFC428 · ΔE 5.6

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#ABB915 · ΔE 5.7

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#CACA35 · ΔE 8.5

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#99B009 · ΔE 10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7C61A?

#B7C61A is Rio Grande, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #B7C61A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rio Grande?

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

What colors pair well with Rio Grande?

Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande?

You can download Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande?

The hex code is #B7C61A. In RGB it's 183, 198, 26, and in HSL it's 65°, 77%, 44%.

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