YELLOWS

Yellow

#B0AC54

RGB 176, 172, 84 · HSL 57°, 37%, 51% · CMYK 0, 2, 52, 31

Yellow is #B0AC54 in HEX — rgb(176, 172, 84), hsl(57°, 37%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 52%, 31%).

Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 37%, 51%. 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#B0AC54

RGB176, 172, 84

HSL57°, 37%, 51%

HSV57°, 52%, 69%

CMYK0, 2, 52, 31

Decimal11578452

CSS RGBrgb(176, 172, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 37%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Split 2146-30

ΔE 0.7 · #B2AE56

Sherwin-Williams

Parakeet SW6711

ΔE 1.8 · #B4B05A

Hallman-Lindsay

The Goods 794

ΔE 2.5 · #AAA651

Dulux

Olive Reserve S18F7

ΔE 3.2 · #A6A74D

Vista Paint

The Goods C-793

ΔE 3.3 · #A7A44F

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Frond DE5522

ΔE 3.3 · #AEAD5B

Behr

Coriander Seed 370F-5

ΔE 4 · #BAB558

Valspar

Gilded Pesto 6007-6B

ΔE 4.7 · #B1A859

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 5.9 · #AEA04B

PPG

Parachute 1218-5

ΔE 6.3 · #BEB755

Kilz

Chameleon LF270-01

ΔE 7.9 · #BEAF64

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 9.6 · #C9B156

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 11.2 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 17.2 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 20.5 · #C7DF89

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 23.4 · #F2D964

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

#B0AC54

#5458B0

Analogous

#B07D54

#B0AC54

#87B054

Triadic

#B0AC54

#54B0AC

#AC54B0

Split-Complementary

#B0AC54

#5487B0

#7D54B0

Tetradic

#B0AC54

#54B07D

#5458B0

#B05487

Monochromatic

#494722

#7E7A3A

#B0AC54

#C8C588

#E0DFBD

Rectangle

#B0AC54

#58B054

#5458B0

#AC54B0

Compound

#B0AC54

#87B054

#5458B0

#7D54B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0BC76

#CCC99C

#DFDDC8

Darker

#908C40

#65622A

#3B3A18

Saturation

#908F74

#B0AC54

#D8CF2C

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

2.37:1

Fail

vs Black

8.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0AC54

#B6A856

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0AC54

#ADAD65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0AC54

#B5A2A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#C3AE5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0AC54

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1B37E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#4C4F91

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: #B0AC54;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0AC54;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #B0AC54;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#B0AC54' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0AC54] text-[#B0AC54]

SCSS

$yellow: #B0AC54;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0AC54?

#B0AC54 is Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B0AC54 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #B0AC54. In RGB it's 176, 172, 84, and in HSL it's 57°, 37%, 51%.

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