GREENS

Forsythia Bud

#BBCC55

RGB 187, 204, 85 · HSL 69°, 54%, 57% · CMYK 8, 0, 58, 20

Forsythia Bud is #BBCC55 in HEX — rgb(187, 204, 85), hsl(69°, 54%, 57%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 58%, 20%).

Forsythia Bud pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 69°, 54%, 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#BBCC55

RGB187, 204, 85

HSL69°, 54%, 57%

HSV69°, 58%, 80%

CMYK8, 0, 58, 20

Decimal12307541

CSS RGBrgb(187, 204, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(69, 54%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Asparagus Fern DE5551

ΔE 2.7 · #B9CB5A

Benjamin Moore

Electric 404

ΔE 3.2 · #C6D35C

Dulux

Electric Lime S19G6

ΔE 3.6 · #C2CC5A

Valspar

Lime Burst 6007-10B

ΔE 3.7 · #C6D15E

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 4.4 · #C3D263

PPG

Boogie Blast 1219-5

ΔE 4.6 · #BECE61

Behr

Go Go Lime P350-5

ΔE 6.4 · #C0D14B

Vista Paint

Lime Ricky K-394

ΔE 8.8 · #D6E36F

Hallman-Lindsay

Hyper 780

ΔE 12.4 · #A6B554

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 12.8 · #E1DD73

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 14.3 · #9ABA25

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 15 · #A3CD39

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 17 · #E1CC4F

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 18 · #BEC675

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 19.2 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 26.1 · #ECC363

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 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

#BBCC55

#6856CD

Analogous

#CDA356

#BBCC55

#80CD56

Triadic

#BBCC55

#56BBCD

#CD56BB

Split-Complementary

#BBCC55

#5680CD

#A356CD

Tetradic

#BBCC55

#56CDA3

#6856CD

#CD5680

Monochromatic

#5F6A20

#94A531

#BBCC55

#D3DE91

#EAF0CC

Rectangle

#BBCC55

#56CD68

#6856CD

#CD56BB

Compound

#BBCC55

#80CD56

#6856CD

#A356CD

Variations

Lighter

#C8D778

#D2DB9F

#E3E7CA

Darker

#A2B632

#717F20

#434B12

Saturation

#9EA380

#BBCD56

#CCE63D

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBCC55

#D1BF59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBCC55

#C9C96F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBCC55

#C2BFC6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Forsythia Bud 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

#CCC65B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBCC55

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9CB7F

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.

#5443B4

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: #BBCC55;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBCC55;

CSS Variable

--color-forsythia-bud: #BBCC55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forsythia-bud': '#BBCC55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBCC55] text-[#BBCC55]

SCSS

$forsythia-bud: #BBCC55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBCC55?

#BBCC55 is Forsythia Bud, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #BBCC55 warm or cool?

Forsythia Bud reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Forsythia Bud?

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

What colors pair well with Forsythia Bud?

Forsythia Bud 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 Forsythia Bud?

You can download Forsythia Bud 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 Forsythia Bud?

The hex code is #BBCC55. In RGB it's 187, 204, 85, and in HSL it's 69°, 54%, 57%.

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