GREENS

Green

#BECD5B

RGB 190, 205, 91 · HSL 68°, 53%, 58% · CMYK 7, 0, 56, 20

Green is #BECD5B in HEX — rgb(190, 205, 91), hsl(68°, 53%, 58%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 56%, 20%).

Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 53%, 58%. 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#BECD5B

RGB190, 205, 91

HSL68°, 53%, 58%

HSV68°, 56%, 80%

CMYK7, 0, 56, 20

Decimal12504411

CSS RGBrgb(190, 205, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 53%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Asparagus Fern DE5551

ΔE 1.6 · #B9CB5A

Dulux

Electric Lime S19G6

ΔE 2.1 · #C2CC5A

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 2.3 · #C3D263

PPG

Boogie Blast 1219-5

ΔE 2.4 · #BECE61

Valspar

Lime Burst 6007-10B

ΔE 2.4 · #C6D15E

Benjamin Moore

Electric 404

ΔE 3.2 · #C6D35C

Behr

Spring Grass P350-4

ΔE 5.9 · #D2DA66

Vista Paint

Lime Ricky K-394

ΔE 8 · #D6E36F

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 11.1 · #E1DD73

Hallman-Lindsay

Hyper 780

ΔE 11.2 · #A6B554

Sherwin-Williams

Limón Fresco SW9030

ΔE 15.1 · #CEBC55

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 15.7 · #BEC675

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 15.8 · #C7DF89

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 16.4 · #C7B446

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 18.4 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 24.3 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#BECD5B

#6A5BCD

Analogous

#CDA35B

#BECD5B

#85CD5B

Triadic

#BECD5B

#5BBECD

#CD5BBE

Split-Complementary

#BECD5B

#5B85CD

#A35BCD

Tetradic

#BECD5B

#5BCDA3

#6A5BCD

#CD5B85

Monochromatic

#636D22

#98A834

#BECD5B

#D5DF96

#ECF1D0

Rectangle

#BECD5B

#5BCD6A

#6A5BCD

#CD5BBE

Compound

#BECD5B

#85CD5B

#6A5BCD

#A35BCD

Variations

Lighter

#CBD77C

#D4DCA2

#E4E7CC

Darker

#A7B834

#748122

#444C12

Saturation

#A0A583

#BECD5B

#D0E642

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BECD5B

#D2C15E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BECD5B

#CBCB73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BECD5B

#C5C0C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

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

#CEC65F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BECD5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBCB84

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.

#5445B6

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: #BECD5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #BECD5B;

CSS Variable

--color-green: #BECD5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green': '#BECD5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BECD5B] text-[#BECD5B]

SCSS

$green: #BECD5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BECD5B?

#BECD5B is Green, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #BECD5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green?

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

What colors pair well with Green?

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 Green?

You can download 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 Green?

The hex code is #BECD5B. In RGB it's 190, 205, 91, and in HSL it's 68°, 53%, 58%.

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