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Mana

#B09337

RGB 176, 147, 55 · HSL 46°, 52%, 45% · CMYK 0, 16, 69, 31

Mana is #B09337 in HEX — rgb(176, 147, 55), hsl(46°, 52%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 69%, 31%).

Mana pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 52%, 45%. 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#B09337

RGB176, 147, 55

HSL46°, 52%, 45%

HSV46°, 69%, 69%

CMYK0, 16, 69, 31

Decimal11572023

CSS RGBrgb(176, 147, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 52%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mana S17F9

Exact match

Behr

Bronze Green 350D-6

ΔE 2.4 · #A99035

Dunn-Edwards

Golden History DE5433

ΔE 3.7 · #BB993A

Hallman-Lindsay

Hair Ribbon 809

ΔE 4.8 · #BD9C3A

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 5.5 · #A28B36

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 5.9 · #B29445

Vista Paint

Hair Ribbon C-808

ΔE 6 · #BC9B34

Benjamin Moore

Spice CSP-925

ΔE 6.4 · #BDA447

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 7.3 · #C7A44B

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 7.3 · #BAA24E

Sherwin-Williams

Offbeat Green SW6706

ΔE 8.5 · #9C8B1F

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 9.2 · #AEA04B

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 13.2 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 13.4 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 14.3 · #DBB651

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 16.6 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#B09337

#3753AE

Analogous

#AE5737

#B09337

#8FAE37

Triadic

#B09337

#37AE93

#9337AE

Split-Complementary

#B09337

#378FAE

#5737AE

Tetradic

#B09337

#37AE57

#3753AE

#AE378F

Monochromatic

#3A3112

#746225

#B09337

#CEB564

#E0D19E

Rectangle

#B09337

#53AE37

#3753AE

#9337AE

Compound

#B09337

#8FAE37

#3753AE

#5737AE

Variations

Lighter

#C9AE54

#D0BF86

#E0D7BC

Darker

#8E772A

#63521B

#3B300F

Saturation

#857C61

#AE9337

#CAA11C

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B09337

#A89937

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B09337

#98984B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B09337

#B38A91

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mana 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

#C39B44

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B09337

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A069

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#364B8D

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: #B09337;

CSS — background

background-color: #B09337;

CSS Variable

--color-mana: #B09337;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mana': '#B09337' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B09337] text-[#B09337]

SCSS

$mana: #B09337;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B09337?

#B09337 is Mana, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B09337 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mana?

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

What colors pair well with Mana?

Mana 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 Mana?

You can download Mana 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 Mana?

The hex code is #B09337. In RGB it's 176, 147, 55, and in HSL it's 46°, 52%, 45%.

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