Wild Willow is a
neutral light color with the hex code #B9C56D.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
185, 197, 109 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 0%, 45%, 23% for print applications.
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Wild Willow
#B9C56D
Wild Willow color values
- HEX
- #B9C56D
- RGB
- 185, 197, 109
- HSL
- 68°, 43%, 60%
- CMYK
- 6, 0, 45, 23
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Wild Willow sits at 68° on the color wheel with 43% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 43% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Wild Willow is rendered as rgb(185, 197, 109), where the green channel leads at 197, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Wild Willow translates to a CMYK breakdown of 6C 0M 45Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (45%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Wild Willow
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #B9C56D;
--brand-primary-rgb: 185, 197, 109;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B9C56D',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 6%
M: 0%
Y: 45%
K: 23%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(185, 197, 109)
rgba(185, 197, 109, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #B9C56D?
#B9C56D is Wild Willow, a neutral light color with RGB values of 185, 197, 109. It has a hue of 68°, 43%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B9C56D?
The RGB color code for #B9C56D is rgb(185, 197, 109). This means it contains 185 red,
197 green, and 109 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Wild Willow a warm or cool color?
Wild Willow (#B9C56D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #B9C56D in CSS?
You can use #B9C56D in CSS with:
background-color: #B9C56D; or color: #B9C56D; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 197, 109). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 0%, 45%, 23%.