GREENS

Lily Pad

#B9C2A2

RGB 185, 194, 162 · HSL 77°, 21%, 70% · CMYK 5, 0, 16, 24

Lily Pad is #B9C2A2 in HEX — rgb(185, 194, 162), hsl(77°, 21%, 70%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 16%, 24%).

Lily Pad pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 77°, 21%, 70%. 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#B9C2A2

RGB185, 194, 162

HSL77°, 21%, 70%

HSV77°, 16%, 76%

CMYK5, 0, 16, 24

Decimal12173986

CSS RGBrgb(185, 194, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 21%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lily480

ΔE 0.4 · #BAC3A3

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Behr

Koala Bear780D-4

ΔE 1.8 · #BAC4A7

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PPG

Quaking Grass1121-4

ΔE 1.8 · #BBC6A4

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Valspar

Green Monsoon5008-3C

ΔE 2.1 · #B6BEA1

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Dunn-Edwards

Light PineDE5535

ΔE 2.3 · #BCC09E

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Hallman-Lindsay

Wispy Mint750

ΔE 2.3 · #BCC7A4

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Sherwin-Williams

Recycled GlassSW7747

ΔE 2.3 · #BDC0A0

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Vista Paint

VaporC-406

ΔE 2.7 · #C0C4A1

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Kilz

California AvocadoLG150-01

ΔE 3 · #C3C6A5

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Dulux

Pale SpringS19D3

ΔE 3.4 · #B4BD98

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Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green32

ΔE 3.4 · #C4C6A5

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Colorhouse

Glass .03Glass-03

ΔE 3.9 · #B9BA99

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RAL

Pebble Grey7032

ΔE 5.1 · #B8B799

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IKEA

IKEA115115

ΔE 7.1 · #C1D0A6

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Dutch Boy

Star of GoldDCP-0323

ΔE 8 · #C5BA9A

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 12.6 · #D0C092

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B9C2A2

#ACA2C3

Analogous

#C3BCA2

#B9C2A2

#A9C3A2

Triadic

#B9C2A2

#A2B9C3

#C3A2B9

Split-Complementary

#B9C2A2

#A2A9C3

#BCA2C3

Tetradic

#B9C2A2

#A2C3BC

#ACA2C3

#C3A2A9

Monochromatic

#6F7B51

#97A474

#B9C2A2

#DCE1D1

#F3F5F0

Rectangle

#B9C2A2

#A2C3AC

#ACA2C3

#C3A2B9

Compound

#B9C2A2

#A9C3A2

#ACA2C3

#BCA2C3

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Lily Pad run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F1F3EC

Tint #E3E7DA

Tint #D5DBC7

Tint #C7CFB5

Base #B9C2A2

Shade #98A576

Shade #727F53

Shade #4A5235

Shade #212518

Variations

Lighter

#C7CFB5

#D5D9C9

#E6E8E0

Darker

#9AA876

#6C794B

#3F472B

Saturation

#B5B7AE

#B9C3A2

#C7E184

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9C2A2

#C3BCA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9C2A2

#C1C1A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9C2A2

#BCBDC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Lily Pad 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

#CABE95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9C2A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7C3B9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8D7EB2

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: #B9C2A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9C2A2;

CSS Variable

--color-lily-pad: #B9C2A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lily-pad': '#B9C2A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9C2A2] text-[#B9C2A2]

SCSS

$lily-pad: #B9C2A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9C2A2?

#B9C2A2 is Lily Pad, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B9C2A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lily Pad?

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

What colors pair well with Lily Pad?

Lily Pad 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 Lily Pad?

You can download Lily Pad 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 Lily Pad?

The hex code is #B9C2A2. In RGB it's 185, 194, 162, and in HSL it's 77°, 21%, 70%.

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