GREENS

Cucumber Bomber

#BBDD11

RGB 187, 221, 17 · HSL 70°, 86%, 47% · CMYK 15, 0, 92, 13

Cucumber Bomber is #BBDD11 in HEX — rgb(187, 221, 17), hsl(70°, 86%, 47%), cmyk(15%, 0%, 92%, 13%).

Cucumber Bomber pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 70°, 86%, 47%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BBDD11

RGB187, 221, 17

HSL70°, 86%, 47%

HSV70°, 92%, 87%

CMYK15, 0, 92, 13

Decimal12311825

CSS RGBrgb(187, 221, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 86%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Jazzercise S20H9 · SB8B4

ΔE 3.9 · #BCE12A

Behr

Grape Green 400B-5

ΔE 4.8 · #C9E72F

Benjamin Moore

Bright 2025-10

ΔE 8.4 · #B5CB01

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 9.1 · #C6D624

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 11.1 · #C8D62D

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 14.4 · #B2C216

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 16.4 · #A3CD39

RAL

Sulfur Yellow 1016

ΔE 16.5 · #EDFF21

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 18 · #EDEB00

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 18.4 · #CCC921

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 20.8 · #C5C225

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 23.2 · #E6D943

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 30.1 · #FFDE42

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 30.4 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 38.2 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 46 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#BBDD11

#3311DF

Analogous

#DF9A11

#BBDD11

#55DF11

Triadic

#BBDD11

#11BDDF

#DF11BD

Split-Complementary

#BBDD11

#1155DF

#9A11DF

Tetradic

#BBDD11

#11DF9A

#3311DF

#DF1155

Monochromatic

#445106

#80980B

#BBDD11

#D6F14B

#E6F792

Rectangle

#BBDD11

#11DF33

#3311DF

#DF11BD

Compound

#BBDD11

#55DF11

#3311DF

#9A11DF

Variations

Lighter

#D1F036

#D5E973

#E3ECB3

Darker

#9AB609

#6B8004

#404C00

Saturation

#8C9759

#BDDF11

#C2E708

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBDD11

#DEC924

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBDD11

#D8D859

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBDD11

#C5CCD5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Cucumber Bomber 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

#CCD228

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBDD11

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9D74C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE7

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.

#341BB0

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: #BBDD11;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBDD11;

CSS Variable

--color-cucumber-bomber: #BBDD11;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cucumber-bomber': '#BBDD11' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBDD11] text-[#BBDD11]

SCSS

$cucumber-bomber: #BBDD11;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBDD11?

#BBDD11 is Cucumber Bomber, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #BBDD11 warm or cool?

Cucumber Bomber reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cucumber Bomber?

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

What colors pair well with Cucumber Bomber?

Cucumber Bomber 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 Cucumber Bomber?

You can download Cucumber Bomber 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 Cucumber Bomber?

The hex code is #BBDD11. In RGB it's 187, 221, 17, and in HSL it's 70°, 86%, 47%.

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