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Broad Bean

#94975D

RGB 148, 151, 93 · HSL 63°, 24%, 48% · CMYK 2, 0, 38, 41

Broad Bean is #94975D in HEX — rgb(148, 151, 93), hsl(63°, 24%, 48%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 38%, 41%).

Broad Bean pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 24%, 48%. 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#94975D

RGB148, 151, 93

HSL63°, 24%, 48%

HSV63°, 38%, 59%

CMYK2, 0, 38, 41

Decimal9738077

CSS RGBrgb(148, 151, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 24%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Tansy Green SW6424

ΔE 2.1 · #95945C

Behr

River Bank 380F-6

ΔE 2.1 · #979A63

Kilz

Grapeyard Ridge LF290-01

ΔE 2.5 · #919157

PPG

Leafy Romaine 11-14

ΔE 2.8 · #949B64

Benjamin Moore

Ponderosa 531

ΔE 3.1 · #9D9B63

Valspar

Organic Garden 6005-6B

ΔE 3.7 · #9F9E61

Dunn-Edwards

Crocodile Smile DE5565

ΔE 4.1 · #898E58

Vista Paint

Retro Avocado K-410

ΔE 4.5 · #9A9764

Dulux

Banana Palm S19E6

ΔE 5.3 · #97A263

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 5.6 · #9E9764

Hallman-Lindsay

Totally Cool 787

ΔE 6 · #909853

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 6.6 · #998F5B

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 8.2 · #919F70

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 11.4 · #93AB67

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 16.7 · #A99E80

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 18.6 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#94975D

#605D98

Analogous

#987D5D

#94975D

#77985D

Triadic

#94975D

#5D9598

#985D95

Split-Complementary

#94975D

#5D7798

#7D5D98

Tetradic

#94975D

#5D987D

#605D98

#985D77

Monochromatic

#383923

#666840

#94975D

#B5B78A

#D3D4B9

Rectangle

#94975D

#5D9860

#605D98

#985D95

Compound

#94975D

#77985D

#605D98

#7D5D98

Variations

Lighter

#ACAE7B

#BEC09F

#D8D8C9

Darker

#787B49

#535532

#31321C

Saturation

#828372

#95985D

#BFC62F

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

3.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.84:1

Deuteranopia

#94975D

#9C925E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#94975D

#969667

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#94975D

#989094

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Broad 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

#AE9E61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#94975D

Daylight 5500K

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

#9CA385

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#514E82

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: #94975D;

CSS — background

background-color: #94975D;

CSS Variable

--color-broad-bean: #94975D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'broad-bean': '#94975D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#94975D] text-[#94975D]

SCSS

$broad-bean: #94975D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #94975D?

#94975D is Broad Bean, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #94975D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Broad Bean?

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

What colors pair well with Broad Bean?

Broad 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 Broad Bean?

You can download Broad 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 Broad Bean?

The hex code is #94975D. In RGB it's 148, 151, 93, and in HSL it's 63°, 24%, 48%.

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