GREENS

Snow Cone Green

#BDD120

RGB 189, 209, 32 · HSL 67°, 73%, 47% · CMYK 10, 0, 85, 18

Snow Cone Green is #BDD120 in HEX — rgb(189, 209, 32), hsl(67°, 73%, 47%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 85%, 18%).

Snow Cone Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 67°, 73%, 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#BDD120
RGB189, 209, 32
HSL67°, 73%, 47%
HSV67°, 85%, 82%
CMYK10, 0, 85, 18
Decimal12439840
CSS RGBrgb(189, 209, 32)
CSS HSLhsl(67, 73%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Snow2026-30

ΔE 0.4 · #BED221

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Behr

AnimeP340-5

ΔE 2.4 · #C5D525

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Dunn-Edwards

Lime TwistDEA124

ΔE 2.7 · #C6D624

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Vista Paint

Sour LimeK-392

ΔE 3.5 · #C8D62D

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Sherwin-Williams

Center StageSW6920

ΔE 6.1 · #B2C216

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Dulux

Lime FizzS19H8 · SB8B2

ΔE 8.3 · #D5E838

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Kilz

Green Gone WildLH270

ΔE 10.3 · #CCC921

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Valspar

Lime Passion6008-10C

ΔE 12.1 · #C5C225

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Dutch Boy

TemptationsVS-9503

ΔE 13.1 · #A3CD39

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PPG

Citrus Spice1216-6

ΔE 16 · #E6D943

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Kobra

Fluo48

ΔE 18.7 · #EDEB00

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RAL

Zinc Yellow1018

ΔE 19.3 · #F8F32B

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Colorhouse

Petal .02Petal-02

ΔE 23.4 · #C3D263

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Hallman-Lindsay

Citron850

ΔE 24.1 · #FFDE42

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IKEA

IKEA109109

ΔE 30.5 · #F4D96C

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Farrow & Ball

Babouche223

ΔE 37.5 · #ECC363

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#BDD120
#3520CF

Analogous

#CF8C20
#BDD120
#63CF20

Triadic

#BDD120
#20BBCF
#CF20BB

Split-Complementary

#BDD120
#2063CF
#8C20CF

Tetradic

#BDD120
#20CF8C
#3520CF
#CF2063

Monochromatic

#444B0C
#7F8D16
#BDD120
#D4E557
#E5EF9A

Rectangle

#BDD120
#20CF35
#3520CF
#CF20BB

Compound

#BDD120
#63CF20
#3520CF
#8C20CF

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Snow Cone Green run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F8FBE5
Tint #EBF3B1
Tint #DEEB7D
Tint #D1E349
Base #BDD120
Shade #98A91A
Shade #758214
Shade #535C0E
Shade #303508

Variations

Lighter

#CFE244
#D4E07C
#E2E8B8

Darker

#98A916
#6A770D
#3F4706

Saturation

#8C925E
#BBCF20
#C7E010

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)

Aa

vs White

1.71:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

12.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDD120
#D6C22A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDD120
#CECE57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDD120
#C6C1CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Snow Cone Green 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

#CDC933

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDD120

Daylight 5500K

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

#BACE57

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.

#3527A5

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

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: #BDD120;
CSS — background 
background-color: #BDD120;
CSS Variable 
--color-snow-cone-green: #BDD120;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'snow-cone-green': '#BDD120' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#BDD120] text-[#BDD120]
SCSS 
$snow-cone-green: #BDD120;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDD120?

#BDD120 is Snow Cone Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #BDD120 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Snow Cone Green?

Snow Cone Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Snow Cone Green?

Snow Cone Green 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 Snow Cone Green?

You can download Snow Cone 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 Snow Cone Green?

The hex code is #BDD120. In RGB it's 189, 209, 32, and in HSL it's 67°, 73%, 47%.

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