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Spanish Gold

#B09A4F

RGB 176, 154, 79 · HSL 46°, 38%, 50% · CMYK 0, 13, 55, 31

Spanish Gold is #B09A4F in HEX — rgb(176, 154, 79), hsl(46°, 38%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 55%, 31%).

Spanish Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 38%, 50%. 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#B09A4F

RGB176, 154, 79

HSL46°, 38%, 50%

HSV46°, 55%, 69%

CMYK0, 13, 55, 31

Decimal11573839

CSS RGBrgb(176, 154, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 38%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Woolen Mittens 1109-6

ΔE 2 · #B59F55

Dulux

Spanish Gold S16E7

ΔE 2 · #B0974F

Vista Paint

Gable Green C-1346

ΔE 2.2 · #B49A4D

Behr

Brazilian Citrine S310-5

ΔE 2.7 · #A99347

Benjamin Moore

Savannah 385

ΔE 3.2 · #AE9C4B

Dunn-Edwards

18th Century Green DE5460

ΔE 3.9 · #A59344

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 4.9 · #B29445

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 5.1 · #B79749

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 5.3 · #B89B59

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 5.3 · #BAA24E

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 5.7 · #B7A756

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 5.8 · #AEA04B

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9.6 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.9 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 19.2 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 19.8 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#B09A4F

#4F66B0

Analogous

#B0694F

#B09A4F

#96B04F

Triadic

#B09A4F

#4FB099

#994FB0

Split-Complementary

#B09A4F

#4F96B0

#694FB0

Tetradic

#B09A4F

#4FB069

#4F66B0

#B04F96

Monochromatic

#463D20

#7B6B37

#B09A4F

#C8B884

#DFD6B9

Rectangle

#B09A4F

#66B04F

#4F66B0

#994FB0

Compound

#B09A4F

#96B04F

#4F66B0

#694FB0

Variations

Lighter

#C0AE72

#CBC09A

#DED9C7

Darker

#8F7C3D

#635629

#3B3217

Saturation

#8E8771

#B0994F

#D7AE28

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

2.77:1

Fail

vs Black

7.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B09A4F

#AB9D4F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B09A4F

#9E9E5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B09A4F

#B39298

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spanish Gold 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

#C3A056

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B09A4F

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A57B

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#495A8F

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #B09A4F;

CSS — background

background-color: #B09A4F;

CSS Variable

--color-spanish-gold: #B09A4F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spanish-gold': '#B09A4F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B09A4F] text-[#B09A4F]

SCSS

$spanish-gold: #B09A4F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B09A4F?

#B09A4F is Spanish Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B09A4F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spanish Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Spanish Gold?

Spanish Gold 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 Spanish Gold?

You can download Spanish Gold 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 Spanish Gold?

The hex code is #B09A4F. In RGB it's 176, 154, 79, and in HSL it's 46°, 38%, 50%.

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