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Egyptian

#B19856

RGB 177, 152, 86 · HSL 44°, 37%, 52% · CMYK 0, 14, 51, 31

Egyptian is #B19856 in HEX — rgb(177, 152, 86), hsl(44°, 37%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 51%, 31%).

Egyptian pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 37%, 52%. 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#B19856

RGB177, 152, 86

HSL44°, 37%, 52%

HSV44°, 51%, 69%

CMYK0, 14, 51, 31

Decimal11638870

CSS RGBrgb(177, 152, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 37%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Egyptian 266

Exact match

PPG

Obsession 1108-7

ΔE 2 · #AE9550

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 2.3 · #B89B59

Vista Paint

Gold Finch C-870

ΔE 2.5 · #B89A59

Dulux

Spanish Gold S16E7

ΔE 3.1 · #B0974F

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Finch 871

ΔE 3.6 · #BA9B5D

Valspar

Bamboo Leaves 3009-4

ΔE 3.7 · #BC9F60

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Honey DE6167

ΔE 3.8 · #B39355

Behr

Tapestry Gold BNC-15

ΔE 4 · #AE985D

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 5.2 · #B7975E

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 6.2 · #C0A569

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 6.4 · #C6A664

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 7.4 · #B29445

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.3 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 17.2 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#B19856

#576FB2

Analogous

#B26C57

#B19856

#9DB257

Triadic

#B19856

#57B29A

#9A57B2

Split-Complementary

#B19856

#579DB2

#6C57B2

Tetradic

#B19856

#57B26C

#576FB2

#B2579D

Monochromatic

#4D4223

#816F3B

#B19856

#CAB98C

#E2D9C0

Rectangle

#B19856

#6FB257

#576FB2

#9A57B2

Compound

#B19856

#9DB257

#576FB2

#6C57B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1AE79

#CDC09E

#DFD9C9

Darker

#937D41

#67572B

#3C3318

Saturation

#928B77

#B29A57

#D8AC31

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B19856

#AA9D56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B19856

#9D9D62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B19856

#B39197

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Egyptian 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

#C49F5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B19856

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A480

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4D6094

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: #B19856;

CSS — background

background-color: #B19856;

CSS Variable

--color-egyptian: #B19856;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'egyptian': '#B19856' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B19856] text-[#B19856]

SCSS

$egyptian: #B19856;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B19856?

#B19856 is Egyptian, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B19856 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Egyptian?

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

What colors pair well with Egyptian?

Egyptian 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 Egyptian?

You can download Egyptian 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 Egyptian?

The hex code is #B19856. In RGB it's 177, 152, 86, and in HSL it's 44°, 37%, 52%.

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