YG449 #B1CC9C RGB 177, 204, 156

Light Grass Green — #B1CC9C

Light Grass Green is a muted, light green color with the catalog reference YG449. Its hex value #B1CC9C makes it useful for work that calls for a light tone in the green family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.

Color values

Hex value
#B1CC9C
RGB
rgb(177, 204, 156)
HSL
hsl(94°, 32%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 0%, 24%, 20%)

This color is recorded in the archived 2018 Finecolour chart. Its screen preview comes from the chart artwork, not a measured ink swatch. Marker links follow the model symbols printed in that edition.

Markers in this color

Model availability follows the archived chart. Choose a marker to see its documented set contents.

Color harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary

Best uses

Foundation colour for foliage, grass, forest scenes, plant illustration and natural backgrounds.

Mixing & layering

Layer over Dark Olive (YG21) for a smooth transition. Pair with Pale Thistle (BV315) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Wave Blue (B244).

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Light Grass Green?
The hex code for Light Grass Green is #B1CC9C. In RGB that is 177, 204, 156.
What colour is Light Grass Green?
It is a light green color.
What colours pair well with Light Grass Green?
The direct complement is Pale Thistle (BV315). Analogous neighbour: Dark Olive (YG21).
What is Light Grass Green used for?
Foundation colour for foliage, grass, forest scenes, plant illustration and natural backgrounds.

About this colour data

This independent reference separates recorded source data from computed screen values and known physical-colour limitations.

Maintained by
Max Tymoshyn
Data version
finecolour-chart-2018
Reference checked

Recorded data

Printed codes, color labels and model symbols are transcribed from this archived chart. RGB previews are converted from its artwork. This does not establish current availability.

Computed data

RGB display values, previews, and colour relationships are calculated by the website from each stored HEX reference.

Physical colour

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Unknowns

This catalog does not establish manufacturing tolerances, laboratory measurements, batch variation, current availability, discontinued or renamed codes, or complete manufacturer product-line coverage.

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