YELLOWS

Baikō Brown

#887938

RGB 136, 121, 56 · HSL 49°, 42%, 38% · CMYK 0, 11, 59, 47

Baikō Brown is #887938 in HEX — rgb(136, 121, 56), hsl(49°, 42%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 59%, 47%).

Baikō Brown pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 42%, 38%. 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#887938

RGB136, 121, 56

HSL49°, 42%, 38%

HSV49°, 59%, 53%

CMYK0, 11, 59, 47

Decimal8943928

CSS RGBrgb(136, 121, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 42%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Peas Please 1110-7

ΔE 2.5 · #8C7F3C

Dunn-Edwards

Bay Leaf DEA171

ΔE 2.8 · #86793D

Dulux

Mustard Seed S17E9

ΔE 3.2 · #907B39

Kilz

Olivery LF120-02

ΔE 4.2 · #8C7F44

Benjamin Moore

Newt 2149-10

ΔE 4.3 · #8C7E44

Behr

Wool Tweed 320F-6

ΔE 4.3 · #907838

Sherwin-Williams

Bengal Grass SW6411

ΔE 5.6 · #8E773F

Vista Paint

Wing Man C-395

ΔE 6.4 · #7A6F37

RAL

Green Brown 8000

ΔE 6.9 · #826C34

Hallman-Lindsay

Wing Man 396

ΔE 7.2 · #7A6F39

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 11.6 · #998F5B

Valspar

Shallow Valley 6011-9

ΔE 12.5 · #868E48

Kobra

Beige 04

ΔE 14.8 · #8F6E46

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 15.4 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 19.5 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 22.4 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#887938

#38478A

Analogous

#8A5238

#887938

#708A38

Triadic

#887938

#388A7B

#7B388A

Split-Complementary

#887938

#38708A

#52388A

Tetradic

#887938

#388A52

#38478A

#8A3870

Monochromatic

#1D1A0C

#534A22

#887938

#B9A755

#D0C38B

Rectangle

#887938

#478A38

#38478A

#7B388A

Compound

#887938

#708A38

#38478A

#52388A

Variations

Lighter

#B6A24B

#C2B67E

#D8D2B7

Darker

#70632B

#4E451D

#2E2810

Saturation

#6D6955

#8A7B38

#A68C1C

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

4.34:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.84:1

Deuteranopia

#887938

#867A39

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#887938

#7C7C45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#887938

#8B7277

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Baikō Brown 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

#A58745

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#887938

Daylight 5500K

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

#938C69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#354070

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: #887938;

CSS — background

background-color: #887938;

CSS Variable

--color-baikō-brown: #887938;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baikō-brown': '#887938' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#887938] text-[#887938]

SCSS

$baikō-brown: #887938;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #887938?

#887938 is Baikō Brown, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #887938 warm or cool?

Baikō Brown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Baikō Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Baikō Brown?

Baikō Brown 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 Baikō Brown?

You can download Baikō Brown 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 Baikō Brown?

The hex code is #887938. In RGB it's 136, 121, 56, and in HSL it's 49°, 42%, 38%.

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