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Tangy Green

#BB9B52

RGB 187, 155, 82 · HSL 42°, 44%, 53% · CMYK 0, 17, 56, 27

Tangy Green is #BB9B52 in HEX — rgb(187, 155, 82), hsl(42°, 44%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 56%, 27%).

Tangy Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 44%, 53%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BB9B52

RGB187, 155, 82

HSL42°, 44%, 53%

HSV42°, 56%, 73%

CMYK0, 17, 56, 27

Decimal12294994

CSS RGBrgb(187, 155, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 44%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ochre 2151-30

ΔE 1 · #BC9A52

Behr

Donegal Tweed 310F-5

ΔE 2 · #BC9850

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Rum DE5439

ΔE 2.1 · #BC9B4E

Vista Paint

Botanica Gold K-489

ΔE 2.3 · #BC9D58

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 3 · #B79749

Dulux

Topelo Honey S15F7

ΔE 3.7 · #C09C4D

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 4 · #B89B59

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 4.2 · #B29445

PPG

Woolen Mittens 1109-6

ΔE 4.6 · #B59F55

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 5.5 · #B28E4B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 5.7 · #C6A664

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 6.2 · #BAA24E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.3 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 8.1 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 14.8 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 17.2 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#BB9B52

#5272BC

Analogous

#BC6852

#BB9B52

#A7BC52

Triadic

#BB9B52

#52BC9C

#9C52BC

Split-Complementary

#BB9B52

#52A7BC

#6852BC

Tetradic

#BB9B52

#52BC68

#5272BC

#BC52A7

Monochromatic

#544521

#8C7236

#BB9B52

#D1BC89

#E7DBC1

Rectangle

#BB9B52

#72BC52

#5272BC

#9C52BC

Compound

#BB9B52

#A7BC52

#5272BC

#6852BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9B075

#D2C29C

#E2DAC8

Darker

#9E803A

#6E5926

#413415

Saturation

#978D77

#BC9C52

#DDAA31

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.65:1

Fail

vs Black

7.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB9B52

#B1A252

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB9B52

#A1A160

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB9B52

#BD939A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tangy Green brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#CCA159

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB9B52

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9A67D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#48629E

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: #BB9B52;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB9B52;

CSS Variable

--color-tangy-green: #BB9B52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangy-green': '#BB9B52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB9B52] text-[#BB9B52]

SCSS

$tangy-green: #BB9B52;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB9B52?

#BB9B52 is Tangy Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BB9B52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tangy Green?

Tangy Green works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Tangy Green?

Tangy Green pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tangy Green?

You can download Tangy 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 Tangy Green?

The hex code is #BB9B52. In RGB it's 187, 155, 82, and in HSL it's 42°, 44%, 53%.

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