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Soya Bean

#6F634B

RGB 111, 99, 75 · HSL 40°, 19%, 36% · CMYK 0, 11, 32, 56

Soya Bean is #6F634B in HEX — rgb(111, 99, 75), hsl(40°, 19%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 32%, 56%).

Soya Bean pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 19%, 36%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#6F634B

RGB111, 99, 75

HSL40°, 19%, 36%

HSV40°, 32%, 44%

CMYK0, 11, 32, 56

Decimal7299915

CSS RGBrgb(111, 99, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 19%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Jungle Cover 347

ΔE 0.9 · #6D6249

Behr

Peat HDC-AC-15

ΔE 1.3 · #6E634D

Benjamin Moore

Evening 1526

ΔE 2 · #70674F

Dunn-Edwards

Midnight Brown DE6210

ΔE 2.1 · #706048

Vista Paint

Jungle Cover C-346

ΔE 2.7 · #695F44

PPG

Hip Waders 1026-7

ΔE 2.8 · #746A51

Dulux

Treetop Climb S17C8

ΔE 2.8 · #675D45

Valspar

Moss Mulch 6009-4

ΔE 3.2 · #756A54

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 3.7 · #6D6552

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Brass SW2843

ΔE 3.7 · #7A6A51

Kilz

Tea Leaf LF100-02

ΔE 3.9 · #66624B

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 3.9 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 4.8 · #726454

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 4.9 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 9.2 · #66665A

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 11.2 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6F634B

#4A566D

Analogous

#6D504A

#6F634B

#676D4A

Triadic

#6F634B

#4A6D62

#624A6D

Split-Complementary

#6F634B

#4A676D

#504A6D

Tetradic

#6F634B

#4A6D50

#4A566D

#6D4A67

Monochromatic

#12100C

#40392B

#6F634B

#9A8A6A

#B9AE98

Rectangle

#6F634B

#566D4A

#4A566D

#624A6D

Compound

#6F634B

#676D4A

#4A566D

#504A6D

Variations

Lighter

#948465

#ADA28D

#CDC8BE

Darker

#584E3B

#3D3628

#242017

Saturation

#615E57

#6D624A

#926E25

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.90:1

vs Black

3.56:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6F634B

#6B664B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6F634B

#65654F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6F634B

#706063

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Soya Bean brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#937753

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#6F634B

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#807C78

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3B4862

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #6F634B;

CSS — background

background-color: #6F634B;

CSS Variable

--color-soya-bean: #6F634B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soya-bean': '#6F634B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6F634B] text-[#6F634B]

SCSS

$soya-bean: #6F634B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F634B?

#6F634B is Soya Bean, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #6F634B warm or cool?

Soya Bean reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Soya Bean?

Soya Bean works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Soya Bean?

Soya Bean pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Soya Bean?

You can download Soya Bean on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Soya Bean?

The hex code is #6F634B. In RGB it's 111, 99, 75, and in HSL it's 40°, 19%, 36%.

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