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Nouveau Green

#B88127

RGB 184, 129, 39 · HSL 37°, 65%, 44% · CMYK 0, 30, 79, 28

Nouveau Green is #B88127 in HEX — rgb(184, 129, 39), hsl(37°, 65%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 79%, 28%).

Nouveau Green pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 65%, 44%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B88127

RGB184, 129, 39

HSL37°, 65%, 44%

HSV37°, 79%, 72%

CMYK0, 30, 79, 28

Decimal12091687

CSS RGBrgb(184, 129, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 65%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Gothic Gold 1208-7

ΔE 2.3 · #BB852F

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 2.8 · #AF7C20

Behr

Wild Ginger M270-7

ΔE 2.9 · #B27C27

Dulux

Arnica S14G9

ΔE 4.7 · #BF8A37

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of The Moon 914

ΔE 4.9 · #C68D37

Vista Paint

Child of the Moon C-913

ΔE 5.2 · #C68E38

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 5.2 · #BF8D35

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 5.4 · #C68736

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2154-10

ΔE 5.6 · #C68F39

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 5.9 · #B97D31

Sherwin-Williams

Gold Coast SW6376

ΔE 7 · #C78538

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 7.4 · #BB8D3B

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 10.3 · #CF954A

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 11.2 · #A98307

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 13.4 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.1 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B88127

#275FB9

Analogous

#B93827

#B88127

#A8B927

Triadic

#B88127

#27B981

#8127B9

Split-Complementary

#B88127

#27A8B9

#3827B9

Tetradic

#B88127

#27B938

#275FB9

#B927A8

Monochromatic

#3B290C

#7A551A

#B88127

#DAA652

#E8C792

Rectangle

#B88127

#5FB927

#275FB9

#8127B9

Compound

#B88127

#A8B927

#275FB9

#3827B9

Variations

Lighter

#D79E43

#D9B47A

#E4D2B6

Darker

#97681C

#6A4812

#3F2A09

Saturation

#86755A

#B98127

#CD8614

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.21:1

Deuteranopia

#B88127

#A29324

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B88127

#8C8C3D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B88127

#B97982

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Nouveau Green reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#C98D38

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B88127

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7925D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2B5394

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: #B88127;

CSS — background

background-color: #B88127;

CSS Variable

--color-nouveau-green: #B88127;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nouveau-green': '#B88127' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B88127] text-[#B88127]

SCSS

$nouveau-green: #B88127;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B88127?

#B88127 is Nouveau Green, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B88127 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nouveau Green?

Nouveau Green works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Nouveau Green?

Nouveau Green pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Nouveau Green?

You can download Nouveau 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 Nouveau Green?

The hex code is #B88127. In RGB it's 184, 129, 39, and in HSL it's 37°, 65%, 44%.

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