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Green Flavour

#BBAA22

RGB 187, 170, 34 · HSL 53°, 69%, 43% · CMYK 0, 9, 82, 27

Green Flavour is #BBAA22 in HEX — rgb(187, 170, 34), hsl(53°, 69%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 82%, 27%).

Green Flavour pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 69%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BBAA22

RGB187, 170, 34

HSL53°, 69%, 43%

HSV53°, 82%, 73%

CMYK0, 9, 82, 27

Decimal12298786

CSS RGBrgb(187, 170, 34)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 69%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Leapfrog 380D-6

ΔE 3.8 · #C3B430

Dunn-Edwards

Pickle Juice DE5468

ΔE 4.3 · #BBA528

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 5.4 · #C6B836

PPG

Grass Daisy 1215-6

ΔE 6.6 · #CEB02A

Vista Paint

The Open Range K-456

ΔE 7.8 · #BAA736

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 364

ΔE 8.7 · #D3C23E

Dulux

Cavelli Islands NZ10C6

ΔE 8.9 · #D6BF43

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 9.8 · #C7B446

Valspar

Can't Miss Lime 6011-10

ΔE 9.8 · #BEBD3B

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 14.8 · #CEA02F

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 15.7 · #DBB651

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 15.9 · #CCC921

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 17.7 · #C9B156

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 18.8 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 20.5 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 23.3 · #FFCA2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BBAA22

#2234B9

Analogous

#B95C22

#BBAA22

#7FB922

Triadic

#BBAA22

#22B9A8

#A822B9

Split-Complementary

#BBAA22

#227FB9

#5C22B9

Tetradic

#BBAA22

#22B95C

#2234B9

#B9227F

Monochromatic

#38330A

#796D16

#BBAA22

#DECD4A

#EADF8B

Rectangle

#BBAA22

#34B922

#2234B9

#A822B9

Compound

#BBAA22

#7FB922

#2234B9

#5C22B9

Variations

Lighter

#DBC83A

#DBCF75

#E5DFB4

Darker

#978818

#6A5F0F

#3F3807

Saturation

#847F57

#B9A822

#CAB511

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBAA22

#BCAA25

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBAA22

#ADAD49

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBAA22

#C09EA7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Green Flavour 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

#CCAC35

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBAA22

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B159

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#273394

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: #BBAA22;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBAA22;

CSS Variable

--color-green-flavour: #BBAA22;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-flavour': '#BBAA22' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBAA22] text-[#BBAA22]

SCSS

$green-flavour: #BBAA22;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBAA22?

#BBAA22 is Green Flavour, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BBAA22 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Flavour?

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

What colors pair well with Green Flavour?

Green Flavour 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 Green Flavour?

You can download Green Flavour 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 Green Flavour?

The hex code is #BBAA22. In RGB it's 187, 170, 34, and in HSL it's 53°, 69%, 43%.

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