GREENS

Pastel Lime

#B9D786

RGB 185, 215, 134 · HSL 82°, 50%, 68% · CMYK 14, 0, 38, 16

Pastel Lime is #B9D786 in HEX — rgb(185, 215, 134), hsl(82°, 50%, 68%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 38%, 16%).

Pastel Lime pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 82°, 50%, 68%. 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#B9D786

RGB185, 215, 134

HSL82°, 50%, 68%

HSV82°, 38%, 84%

CMYK14, 0, 38, 16

Decimal12179334

CSS RGBrgb(185, 215, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(82, 50%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Afternoon Delight 6006-10A

ΔE 1.8 · #BDDB8C

Kilz

Green Flash LG240-02

ΔE 2.3 · #B8D280

Vista Paint

Lick of Lime K-354

ΔE 2.9 · #B1D07D

PPG

Livin' Large 1221-5

ΔE 4.1 · #C1E089

Dulux

Fresh Lettuce S21G4

ΔE 4.2 · #B4D58C

Behr

Sweet Grass M350-4

ΔE 4.4 · #ACCB7C

Hallman-Lindsay

Wonder Woods 772

ΔE 4.5 · #ABCB7B

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 4.6 · #C7DF89

Dunn-Edwards

Wasabi DE5578

ΔE 5.2 · #AFD77F

Benjamin Moore

Celtic 411

ΔE 5.3 · #CBE493

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 9.9 · #BEC675

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 11.5 · #CCCE7A

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Rickey SW6717

ΔE 12.4 · #AFB96A

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 16.5 · #BEBD7F

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 17.9 · #7AB96E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 20.4 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#B9D786

#A385D6

Analogous

#D6CB85

#B9D786

#8FD685

Triadic

#B9D786

#85B8D6

#D685B8

Split-Complementary

#B9D786

#858FD6

#CB85D6

Tetradic

#B9D786

#85D6CB

#A385D6

#D6858F

Monochromatic

#6E9130

#97C34B

#B9D786

#D9E9BE

#F4F9EC

Rectangle

#B9D786

#85D6A3

#A385D6

#D685B8

Compound

#B9D786

#8FD685

#A385D6

#CB85D6

Variations

Lighter

#C6DE9D

#D4E3B9

#E5ECD8

Darker

#9BC84E

#6D942B

#405718

Saturation

#B1BAA1

#B8D685

#BEEB70

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9D786

#D5C789

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9D786

#D2D294

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9D786

#C0CCD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Pastel Lime 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

#CACE80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9D786

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7D3A4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECE9

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.

#8766C1

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: #B9D786;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9D786;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel-lime: #B9D786;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel-lime': '#B9D786' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9D786] text-[#B9D786]

SCSS

$pastel-lime: #B9D786;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9D786?

#B9D786 is Pastel Lime, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #B9D786 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pastel Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Pastel Lime?

Pastel Lime 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 Pastel Lime?

You can download Pastel Lime 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 Pastel Lime?

The hex code is #B9D786. In RGB it's 185, 215, 134, and in HSL it's 82°, 50%, 68%.

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