Little Greene Kitchen Green 85
| Official page: | Kitchen Green 85 |
| Code: | 85 |
| Name: | Kitchen Green |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England |
What color is Little Greene Kitchen Green?
Indulge in the serene beauty of Little Greene 85 Kitchen Green, a soft and inviting hue that brings a touch of nature indoors. This versatile color pairs seamlessly with warm neutrals like Pearl 62 or cool tones such as Gauze 106, creating a harmonious balance in any space. Elevate the earthy charm of Kitchen Green by accenting it with crisp whites like Slaked Lime 105 or rich tones like Obsidian Green 216. Whether used on walls, cabinets, or accents, the timeless appeal of Kitchen Green adds a refreshing element to any interior design scheme. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Little Greene 85 and transform your space into a sanctuary of style and sophistication.
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What are Little Greene Kitchen Green undertones?
Kitchen Green has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#C9CB9A
RGB code:
201, 203, 154
Is Little Greene Kitchen Green 85 cool or warm?
With a hue of 62°, this Green reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
85 Kitchen Green HSL code: 62, 32%, 70%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Kitchen Green
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Kitchen Green:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Darker shades
85
Kitchen Green
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #c9cb9a | |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 203, 154 | |
| RGB Percent | 78.82%, 79.61%, 60.39% | |
| HSV | Hue: 62° Saturation: 24.14% Value: 79.61% | |
| HSL | hsl(62, 32, 70) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.99 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 24.14 Key: 20.39 | |
| YIQ | Y: 196.816 I: 14.554 Q: -15.672 | |
| XYZ | X: 51.275 Y: 57.463 Z: 38.953 | |
| CIE Lab | L:80.439 a:-8.657 b:24.296 | |
| CIE Luv | L:80.439 u:1.33 v:35.27 | |
| Decimal | 13224858 | |
| Hunter Lab | 75.805, -11.917, 22.596 |
Color equivalents
90YY 62/264
Melon Sorbet
Dulux
83
Olive Oil
Little Greene

10GY 54/238
Soft Moss 3
Dulux
137
Apple
Little Greene

32
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow and Ball

251
Churlish Green
Farrow and Ball

70YY 55/299
Forest Lake 3
Dulux
30GY 61/245
Celtic Moor 4
Dulux
V386
Nile
Tikkurila

70YY 66/265
Forest Lake 4
Dulux
94YY 67/164
Pistachio Creme
Dulux

8200
Winter Willow
Jotun
7386
Pistachio
Jotun

206
Green Ground
Farrow and Ball

Spring Meadow
Dulux
63
Oak Apple
Little Greene

