How popular is Bud?
ColorRank36#2,210 of 50,762
Searches per month · New ZealandAbout 170 searches a month in New Zealand
- #15 most-searched paint color in New Zealand
- #15 most-searched Resene color
- #2 most-searched green in New Zealand
Google search volume for “Resene Bud” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Bud
Bud is a serene, medium-light green with cool green undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 41 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
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The nearest Resene colors with the same hue and saturation as Bud, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Bud
- Brand
- Resene
- Code
- Bud
- Hex
- #A8AE9C
- RGB
- 168, 174, 156
- HSL
- 80, 10%, 65%
- CMYK
- 3, 0, 10, 32Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 70.2, -5.4, 8.5
- CSS
- --resene-bud
- LRV
- 41 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Cool Green
- Temperature
- warm
- Family
- green
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
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Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.
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