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Cactus Hill

#B1A386

RGB 177, 163, 134 · HSL 40°, 22%, 61% · CMYK 0, 8, 24, 31

Cactus Hill is #B1A386 in HEX — rgb(177, 163, 134), hsl(40°, 22%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 24%, 31%).

Cactus Hill pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 22%, 61%. 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#B1A386

RGB177, 163, 134

HSL40°, 22%, 61%

HSV40°, 24%, 69%

CMYK0, 8, 24, 31

Decimal11641734

CSS RGBrgb(177, 163, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 22%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Karma 1026-4

ΔE 1.6 · #B2A484

Benjamin Moore

Wicker CSP-255

ΔE 1.7 · #B5A489

Behr

Curly Willow HDC-NT-12

ΔE 1.7 · #B2A389

Sherwin-Williams

Garden Sage SW7736

ΔE 2.3 · #B1A584

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 2.5 · #A99E80

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Gray DEC760

ΔE 2.6 · #B8A487

Dulux

Gnu Tan S14D4

ΔE 2.7 · #B09E84

Vista Paint

Travertine Path C-344

ΔE 2.8 · #B4AA8D

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 3 · #A89D7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandy Bluff historic-sandy-bluff

ΔE 3.1 · #ACA088

Valspar

Wild Mushroom 3007-9C

ΔE 3.2 · #AB9C83

Kilz

Iced Mocha LL200

ΔE 4.3 · #B7A58F

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 4.9 · #AFA08C

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 5.2 · #B6A38F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.3 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.5 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#B1A386

#8694B1

Analogous

#B18D86

#B1A386

#AAB186

Triadic

#B1A386

#86B1A3

#A386B1

Split-Complementary

#B1A386

#86AAB1

#8D86B1

Tetradic

#B1A386

#86B18D

#8694B1

#B186AA

Monochromatic

#60553E

#8F7E5B

#B1A386

#CFC6B4

#EDEAE3

Rectangle

#B1A386

#94B186

#8694B1

#A386B1

Compound

#B1A386

#AAB186

#8694B1

#8D86B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1B59E

#CEC7B8

#E2DED7

Darker

#998660

#6A5C41

#3E3625

Saturation

#A29E95

#B1A386

#D8B05F

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1A386

#ADA687

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1A386

#A5A58A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1A386

#B29FA2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cactus Hill 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

#C4A780

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1A386

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1ACA4

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.

#667AA3

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: #B1A386;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1A386;

CSS Variable

--color-cactus-hill: #B1A386;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cactus-hill': '#B1A386' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1A386] text-[#B1A386]

SCSS

$cactus-hill: #B1A386;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1A386?

#B1A386 is Cactus Hill, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B1A386 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cactus Hill?

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

What colors pair well with Cactus Hill?

Cactus Hill 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 Cactus Hill?

You can download Cactus Hill 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 Cactus Hill?

The hex code is #B1A386. In RGB it's 177, 163, 134, and in HSL it's 40°, 22%, 61%.

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