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By Gum

#816A38

RGB 129, 106, 56 · HSL 41°, 39%, 36% · CMYK 0, 18, 57, 49

By Gum is #816A38 in HEX — rgb(129, 106, 56), hsl(41°, 39%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 57%, 49%).

By Gum pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 39%, 36%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#816A38

RGB129, 106, 56

HSL41°, 39%, 36%

HSV41°, 57%, 51%

CMYK0, 18, 57, 49

Decimal8481336

CSS RGBrgb(129, 106, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 39%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

By Gum S15D9

ΔE 1.5 · #816838

Behr

Marrakech Brown N290-7

ΔE 1.6 · #846B37

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 3.1 · #826C34

Vista Paint

September Gold C-311

ΔE 4.6 · #8C7545

PPG

Shaker Peg 1095-7

ΔE 4.7 · #886A3F

Hallman-Lindsay

Brocade 298

ΔE 5 · #8B7045

Benjamin Moore

Foot 2148-10

ΔE 5.5 · #8C7845

Sherwin-Williams

Bengal Grass SW6411

ΔE 5.8 · #8E773F

Dunn-Edwards

Mossy DE6189

ΔE 6.5 · #857349

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 7.2 · #8F6E46

Valspar

Magic Lamp 3005-9A

ΔE 9.1 · #947952

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 9.6 · #8C7F44

Dutch Boy

Maple D-6784

ΔE 14.5 · #7D5436

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 14.9 · #998F5B

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 15.3 · #686A47

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 15.6 · #978A65

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

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

#816A38

#384F80

Analogous

#804538

#816A38

#728038

Triadic

#816A38

#388069

#693880

Split-Complementary

#816A38

#387280

#453880

Tetradic

#816A38

#388045

#384F80

#803872

Monochromatic

#151109

#4A3D21

#816A38

#B39451

#CAB586

Rectangle

#816A38

#4F8038

#384F80

#693880

Compound

#816A38

#728038

#384F80

#453880

Variations

Lighter

#AD8E4C

#BEA97D

#D5CCB6

Darker

#68542B

#483A1D

#2B2210

Saturation

#676051

#806938

#9C731C

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

5.18:1

vs Black

4.05:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#816A38

#796F38

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#816A38

#6E6E41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#816A38

#836569

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

By Gum 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

#A07C45

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#816A38

Daylight 5500K

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

#8D8169

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#344568

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: #816A38;

CSS — background

background-color: #816A38;

CSS Variable

--color-by-gum: #816A38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'by-gum': '#816A38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#816A38] text-[#816A38]

SCSS

$by-gum: #816A38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #816A38?

#816A38 is By Gum, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #816A38 warm or cool?

By Gum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with By Gum?

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

What colors pair well with By Gum?

By Gum 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 By Gum?

You can download By Gum 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 By Gum?

The hex code is #816A38. In RGB it's 129, 106, 56, and in HSL it's 41°, 39%, 36%.

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