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Reed Bed

#B0AC96

RGB 176, 172, 150 · HSL 51°, 14%, 64% · CMYK 0, 2, 15, 31

Reed Bed is #B0AC96 in HEX — rgb(176, 172, 150), hsl(51°, 14%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 15%, 31%).

Reed Bed pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 14%, 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#B0AC96

RGB176, 172, 150

HSL51°, 14%, 64%

HSV51°, 15%, 69%

CMYK0, 2, 15, 31

Decimal11578518

CSS RGBrgb(176, 172, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 14%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Reed Bed S17B3

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Svelte Sage SW6164

ΔE 0.8 · #B2AC96

Benjamin Moore

Nantucket HC-111

ΔE 1.1 · #B0AC94

PPG

Photo Gray 1029-4

ΔE 1.3 · #AEAD96

Behr

Sage Wisdom MQ6-27

ΔE 1.6 · #ACA995

Farrow & Ball

French Gray 18

ΔE 1.9 · #B5B19A

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Shade 372

ΔE 1.9 · #ADA791

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 2.2 · #B3AB98

Vista Paint

Historic Shade C-371

ΔE 2.3 · #ABA68F

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 2.6 · #B0A790

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 2.9 · #A7A58F

Kilz

Khaki LL220

ΔE 3.2 · #B3A997

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3.2 · #AAA593

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.6 · #B8B799

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.9 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#B0AC96

#969AB0

Analogous

#B09F96

#B0AC96

#A7B096

Triadic

#B0AC96

#96B0AC

#AC96B0

Split-Complementary

#B0AC96

#96A7B0

#9F96B0

Tetradic

#B0AC96

#96B09F

#969AB0

#B096A7

Monochromatic

#635F4B

#8E896B

#B0AC96

#D1CFC2

#F2F1EE

Rectangle

#B0AC96

#9AB096

#969AB0

#AC96B0

Compound

#B0AC96

#A7B096

#969AB0

#9F96B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0BDAB

#CECDC1

#E2E1DC

Darker

#958F70

#68634C

#3D3A2C

Saturation

#A7A69F

#B0AC96

#D8C86F

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0AC96

#B1AC97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0AC96

#ADAD99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0AC96

#B1A9AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Reed Bed 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

#C3AE8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0AC96

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1B3B0

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.

#6E76A8

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: #B0AC96;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0AC96;

CSS Variable

--color-reed-bed: #B0AC96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reed-bed': '#B0AC96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0AC96] text-[#B0AC96]

SCSS

$reed-bed: #B0AC96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0AC96?

#B0AC96 is Reed Bed, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B0AC96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reed Bed?

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

What colors pair well with Reed Bed?

Reed Bed 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 Reed Bed?

You can download Reed Bed 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 Reed Bed?

The hex code is #B0AC96. In RGB it's 176, 172, 150, and in HSL it's 51°, 14%, 64%.

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