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Mode Beige

#96711F

RGB 150, 113, 31 · HSL 41°, 66%, 35% · CMYK 0, 25, 79, 41

Mode Beige is #96711F in HEX — rgb(150, 113, 31), hsl(41°, 66%, 35%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 79%, 41%).

Mode Beige pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 66%, 35%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#96711F

RGB150, 113, 31

HSL41°, 66%, 35%

HSV41°, 79%, 59%

CMYK0, 25, 79, 41

Decimal9859359

CSS RGBrgb(150, 113, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 66%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Goldenrod Tea 310F-6

ΔE 1.5 · #956E1C

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2153-10

ΔE 6.2 · #97732F

Sherwin-Williams

Nankeen SW6397

ΔE 8.2 · #AA803A

Vista Paint

Saffron Valley C-871

ΔE 8.4 · #A7833B

Dulux

Sneezy S15E9

ΔE 9.2 · #9D7638

Hallman-Lindsay

Saffron Valley 872

ΔE 9.4 · #A7843E

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 9.7 · #AF8A3A

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 9.8 · #AF7C20

Dunn-Edwards

Peanut Brittle DE5447

ΔE 10 · #A6893A

PPG

Butterscotch Ripple 1106-7

ΔE 11 · #B08843

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 11.9 · #B88541

RAL

Ochre Brown 8001

ΔE 12.1 · #955F20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 12.3 · #B97D31

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 13.3 · #BF8D35

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 19 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 19.8 · #B7975E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#96711F

#1E4494

Analogous

#94341E

#96711F

#7F941E

Triadic

#96711F

#1E946F

#6F1E94

Split-Complementary

#96711F

#1E7F94

#341E94

Tetradic

#96711F

#1E9434

#1E4494

#941E7F

Monochromatic

#151004

#553F11

#96711F

#D49E2B

#E1BB6B

Rectangle

#96711F

#44941E

#1E4494

#6F1E94

Compound

#96711F

#7F941E

#1E4494

#341E94

Variations

Lighter

#CB982A

#D3B064

#E0CFAA

Darker

#795A16

#553E0D

#322507

Saturation

#6B6048

#946F1E

#A3740F

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

4.49:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.68:1

Deuteranopia

#96711F

#887B1D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#96711F

#787833

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#96711F

#986A71

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mode Beige 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

#B08132

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#96711F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D8657

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#213C76

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: #96711F;

CSS — background

background-color: #96711F;

CSS Variable

--color-mode-beige: #96711F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mode-beige': '#96711F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#96711F] text-[#96711F]

SCSS

$mode-beige: #96711F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #96711F?

#96711F is Mode Beige, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #96711F warm or cool?

Mode Beige reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mode Beige?

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

What colors pair well with Mode Beige?

Mode Beige 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 Mode Beige?

You can download Mode Beige 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 Mode Beige?

The hex code is #96711F. In RGB it's 150, 113, 31, and in HSL it's 41°, 66%, 35%.

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