GREENS

Asparagus Fern

#B9CB5A

RGB 185, 203, 90 · HSL 70°, 52%, 57% · CMYK 9, 0, 56, 20

Asparagus Fern is #B9CB5A in HEX — rgb(185, 203, 90), hsl(70°, 52%, 57%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 56%, 20%).

Asparagus Fern pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 52%, 57%. 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#B9CB5A

RGB185, 203, 90

HSL70°, 52%, 57%

HSV70°, 56%, 80%

CMYK9, 0, 56, 20

Decimal12176218

CSS RGBrgb(185, 203, 90)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 52%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Asparagus Fern DE5551

Exact match

PPG

Boogie Blast 1219-5

ΔE 2.4 · #BECE61

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 3.2 · #C3D263

Dulux

Juicy Lime S20G6

ΔE 3.4 · #B5CF5D

Valspar

Lime Burst 6007-10B

ΔE 4 · #C6D15E

Benjamin Moore

Electric 404

ΔE 4.6 · #C6D35C

Behr

Grass Cloth 400D-5

ΔE 6.1 · #B1CF65

Vista Paint

Jive Clive K-385

ΔE 7.6 · #AEBC58

Hallman-Lindsay

Hyper 780

ΔE 10.2 · #A6B554

Kilz

Lush Green TB-78

ΔE 12.1 · #9AB758

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 15.5 · #BEC675

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 15.5 · #C7DF89

Sherwin-Williams

Limón Fresco SW9030

ΔE 16 · #CEBC55

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 17.2 · #C7B446

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 20 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 25.4 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm 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

#B9CB5A

#6B58CA

Analogous

#CAA458

#B9CB5A

#7ECA58

Triadic

#B9CB5A

#58B7CA

#CA58B7

Split-Complementary

#B9CB5A

#587ECA

#A458CA

Tetradic

#B9CB5A

#58CAA4

#6B58CA

#CA587E

Monochromatic

#5D6921

#90A333

#B9CB5A

#D0DD92

#E9EFCD

Rectangle

#B9CB5A

#58CA6B

#6B58CA

#CA58B7

Compound

#B9CB5A

#7ECA58

#6B58CA

#A458CA

Variations

Lighter

#C6D57A

#D1DAA0

#E2E7CB

Darker

#9FB435

#6E7E22

#414A13

Saturation

#9DA280

#B7CA58

#C9E53E

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9CB5A

#CFBE5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9CB5A

#C8C871

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9CB5A

#C0BEC5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Asparagus Fern 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

#CAC55F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9CB5A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7CA83

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE9

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.

#5745B2

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: #B9CB5A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9CB5A;

CSS Variable

--color-asparagus-fern: #B9CB5A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'asparagus-fern': '#B9CB5A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9CB5A] text-[#B9CB5A]

SCSS

$asparagus-fern: #B9CB5A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9CB5A?

#B9CB5A is Asparagus Fern, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #B9CB5A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Asparagus Fern?

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

What colors pair well with Asparagus Fern?

Asparagus Fern 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 Asparagus Fern?

You can download Asparagus Fern 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 Asparagus Fern?

The hex code is #B9CB5A. In RGB it's 185, 203, 90, and in HSL it's 70°, 52%, 57%.

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