Rezeda colour: characterisation, colour codes, shades and mixing

The colour reseda is a pale, greenish-yellow shade, often associated with naturalness and freshness. It is named after the flowers of the reseda plant, which also typically bear this soft, soothing tone. The colour reseda is often used in interior decoration and design as it can create a calming and harmonious effect in its surroundings.

In addition, the reseda colour can be combined well with other natural colours such as brown, beige or earthy tones. Rooms decorated with this colour can be cosy, relaxing and pleasant. It is also popular in the world of fashion, especially in spring and summer collections, where it suggests freshness and closeness to nature.

Rezeda colour RGB and HEX colour codes

The RGB code for the rezeda colour is (185, 242, 115) and the HEX code is #b9f273.

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#b9d9a8
RGB	rgb(185, 217, 168)
HSL	hsl(95, 43%, 76%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(95, 23%, 85%)
CMYK	cmyk(15, 0, 23, 15)
Contrasting colour	#d9a8b9
Complementary colour	#d9a8b9

Dark and light shades of Rezeda

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Dark shades

Light shades

Rezeda's complementary colour palettes

The colour reseda is a fresh and natural shade that belongs to the greenish tones. Its colour combinations include complementary, analogue, monochromatic, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral palettes to create varied and harmonious combinations.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

Rezeda colour

The reseda colour is a pale, light Green shade with a slight yellowish tinge. Its name comes from the plant reseda, whose flowers are a similar colour.

What determines the colour of the reseda?

The colour of the reseda depends mainly on the pigments that determine its colour. These pigments can have different chemical compositions, which produce different shades. In addition, the intensity and saturation of the colour may depend on the light source and the material on which the colour is displayed. Colour perception can also be affected by lighting conditions and the capabilities of the human eye.

How is the rezeda colour colour mixing possible?

Reseda can be mixed by combining green and yellow dyes. Start with a basic green colour, then gradually add yellow until the desired shade is achieved. Reseda colour is a slightly dirty, muted green, so sometimes adding a drop of brown or grey may be necessary to achieve the perfect shade.