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Matamata

#B0A980

RGB 176, 169, 128 · HSL 51°, 23%, 60% · CMYK 0, 4, 27, 31

Matamata is #B0A980 in HEX — rgb(176, 169, 128), hsl(51°, 23%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 27%, 31%).

Matamata pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 23%, 60%. 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#B0A980

RGB176, 169, 128

HSL51°, 23%, 60%

HSV51°, 27%, 69%

CMYK0, 4, 27, 31

Decimal11577728

CSS RGBrgb(176, 169, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 23%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Water Reed S17D4

Exact match

PPG

Thimbleberry Leaf 11-31

ΔE 1.6 · #AFA97D

Behr

Tarragon Tease PPU9-8

ΔE 1.7 · #B4AC85

Valspar

Gentle Pasture 6003-4A

ΔE 1.8 · #ACA97F

Benjamin Moore

Ivy 523

ΔE 3.1 · #B5B186

Vista Paint

Mossy Log K-411

ΔE 3.2 · #A8A77B

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 3.8 · #BCB186

Hallman-Lindsay

Bamboo Forest 401

ΔE 3.8 · #B1A979

Dunn-Edwards

Even Growth DE5494

ΔE 3.8 · #B2AA7A

Sherwin-Williams

Bamboo Shoot SW7733

ΔE 3.9 · #B3A479

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 6 · #C1B98F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 6.9 · #A99E80

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 7.3 · #BCB596

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.3 · #B8B799

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 9.1 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10 · #D0C092

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 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

#B0A980

#8289B0

Analogous

#B09282

#B0A980

#A0B082

Triadic

#B0A980

#82B0A9

#A982B0

Split-Complementary

#B0A980

#82A0B0

#9282B0

Tetradic

#B0A980

#82B092

#8289B0

#B082A0

Monochromatic

#5E593B

#8D8558

#B0A980

#CECAB1

#EBEAE0

Rectangle

#B0A980

#89B082

#8289B0

#A982B0

Compound

#B0A980

#A0B082

#8289B0

#9282B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0BB9B

#CECAB6

#E1DFD6

Darker

#988F5D

#69633F

#3E3A24

Saturation

#A09E92

#B0A982

#D8C55A

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0A980

#B1A881

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0A980

#AAAA86

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0A980

#B2A3A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Matamata 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

#C3AB7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0A980

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1B09F

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#636CA1

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: #B0A980;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0A980;

CSS Variable

--color-matamata: #B0A980;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'matamata': '#B0A980' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0A980] text-[#B0A980]

SCSS

$matamata: #B0A980;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0A980?

#B0A980 is Matamata, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B0A980 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Matamata?

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

What colors pair well with Matamata?

Matamata 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 Matamata?

You can download Matamata 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 Matamata?

The hex code is #B0A980. In RGB it's 176, 169, 128, and in HSL it's 51°, 23%, 60%.

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