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Linseed

#B0A895

RGB 176, 168, 149 · HSL 42°, 15%, 64% · CMYK 0, 5, 15, 31

Linseed is #B0A895 in HEX — rgb(176, 168, 149), hsl(42°, 15%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 15%, 31%).

Linseed pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 15%, 64%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B0A895

RGB176, 168, 149

HSL42°, 15%, 64%

HSV42°, 15%, 69%

CMYK0, 5, 15, 31

Decimal11577493

CSS RGBrgb(176, 168, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 15%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Oyster Linen S16B3

ΔE 0.5 · #B0A996

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 1.1 · #B3AB98

Kilz

Khaki LL220

ΔE 1.1 · #B3A997

Behr

Stone Walls PPU8-19

ΔE 1.2 · #AFA792

Benjamin Moore

Sandy HC-108

ΔE 1.4 · #AFA998

Vista Paint

Bristol Beige K-939

ΔE 1.4 · #B1A694

Sherwin-Williams

Ethereal Mood SW7639

ΔE 1.5 · #AEA594

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 1.9 · #AAA593

Hallman-Lindsay

Langdon Dove historic-langdon-dove

ΔE 1.9 · #B5AB9A

PPG

Aldabra 14-28

ΔE 1.9 · #AAA492

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 2.3 · #B0A790

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 2.4 · #B4A693

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 2.6 · #B7AE9D

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.8 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.9 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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 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

#B0A895

#959EB1

Analogous

#B19B95

#B0A895

#ABB195

Triadic

#B0A895

#95B1A9

#A995B1

Split-Complementary

#B0A895

#95ABB1

#9B95B1

Tetradic

#B0A895

#95B19B

#959EB1

#B195AB

Monochromatic

#645C4A

#90846A

#B0A895

#D1CDC1

#F2F1ED

Rectangle

#B0A895

#9EB195

#959EB1

#A995B1

Compound

#B0A895

#ABB195

#959EB1

#9B95B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1BAAB

#CFCBC1

#E2E0DB

Darker

#968A6F

#69604B

#3D382B

Saturation

#A7A59F

#B1A995

#D8B86E

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0A895

#AEA996

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0A895

#A9A998

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0A895

#B1A5A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Linseed 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

#C3AB8B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0A895

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1B0AF

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6E7FA8

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: #B0A895;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0A895;

CSS Variable

--color-linseed: #B0A895;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'linseed': '#B0A895' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0A895] text-[#B0A895]

SCSS

$linseed: #B0A895;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0A895?

#B0A895 is Linseed, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B0A895 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Linseed?

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

What colors pair well with Linseed?

Linseed 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 Linseed?

You can download Linseed 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 Linseed?

The hex code is #B0A895. In RGB it's 176, 168, 149, and in HSL it's 42°, 15%, 64%.

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