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Natchez Moss

#B1A771

RGB 177, 167, 113 · HSL 51°, 29%, 57% · CMYK 0, 6, 36, 31

Natchez Moss is #B1A771 in HEX — rgb(177, 167, 113), hsl(51°, 29%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 36%, 31%).

Natchez Moss pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 29%, 57%. 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#B1A771

RGB177, 167, 113

HSL51°, 29%, 57%

HSV51°, 36%, 69%

CMYK0, 6, 36, 31

Decimal11642737

CSS RGBrgb(177, 167, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 29%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Natchez Moss PPU9-5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sheffield K-450

ΔE 1 · #B3A772

Hallman-Lindsay

Crack Willow 395

ΔE 1.6 · #B0A470

PPG

Old Times Sake 11-05

ΔE 3 · #B1A26A

Dulux

Cornucopia S17E5

ΔE 3.2 · #B0A86C

Valspar

Swampwater 3008-7B

ΔE 3.4 · #B3A36A

Dunn-Edwards

Twine DE5501

ΔE 3.6 · #B7A86D

Benjamin Moore

Agave AF-420

ΔE 3.8 · #ADAA6F

Sherwin-Williams

Ryegrass SW6423

ΔE 4.4 · #AEAC7A

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 5 · #B3A477

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 5.3 · #C2B078

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 7.1 · #C1A878

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 8.3 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.1 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 11.2 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.8 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#B1A771

#727BB1

Analogous

#B18872

#B1A771

#9BB172

Triadic

#B1A771

#72B1A8

#A872B1

Split-Complementary

#B1A771

#729BB1

#8872B1

Tetradic

#B1A771

#72B188

#727BB1

#B1729B

Monochromatic

#595331

#8A814C

#B1A771

#CCC6A3

#E7E5D4

Rectangle

#B1A771

#7BB172

#727BB1

#A872B1

Compound

#B1A771

#9BB172

#727BB1

#8872B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1B98E

#CDC9AD

#E0DED1

Darker

#988D51

#696236

#3E391F

Saturation

#9B9888

#B1A872

#D8C34B

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

2.43:1

Fail

vs Black

8.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1A771

#B2A772

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1A771

#A9A97A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1A771

#B4A0A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Natchez Moss 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

#C4AA70

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1A771

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1AF94

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#5D669A

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: #B1A771;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1A771;

CSS Variable

--color-natchez-moss: #B1A771;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'natchez-moss': '#B1A771' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1A771] text-[#B1A771]

SCSS

$natchez-moss: #B1A771;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1A771?

#B1A771 is Natchez Moss, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B1A771 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Natchez Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Natchez Moss?

Natchez Moss 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 Natchez Moss?

You can download Natchez Moss 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 Natchez Moss?

The hex code is #B1A771. In RGB it's 177, 167, 113, and in HSL it's 51°, 29%, 57%.

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