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Beeswax .06

#B29445

RGB 178, 148, 69 · HSL 43°, 44%, 48% · CMYK 0, 17, 61, 30

Beeswax .06 is #B29445 in HEX — rgb(178, 148, 69), hsl(43°, 44%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 61%, 30%).

Beeswax .06 pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 44%, 48%. 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#B29445

RGB178, 148, 69

HSL43°, 44%, 48%

HSV43°, 61%, 70%

CMYK0, 17, 61, 30

Decimal11703365

CSS RGBrgb(178, 148, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 44%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 1.6 · #B79749

Dunn-Edwards

Pirate's Gold DEA168

ΔE 2.3 · #B08F42

Vista Paint

Gable Green C-1346

ΔE 3.1 · #B49A4D

Behr

Mojave Gold 340F-6

ΔE 3.5 · #BC9D4D

Benjamin Moore

Lichen 2150-20

ΔE 4.2 · #A99444

Dulux

Topelo Honey S15F7

ΔE 4.3 · #C09C4D

PPG

Autumn Festival 1109-7

ΔE 5.6 · #A28B36

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 5.8 · #BAA24E

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 6.2 · #B28E4B

Sherwin-Williams

Different Gold SW6396

ΔE 6.2 · #BC934D

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 8.3 · #AEA04B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.2 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 11.2 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 15 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 16 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#B29445

#4563B0

Analogous

#B05C45

#B29445

#99B045

Triadic

#B29445

#45B092

#9245B0

Split-Complementary

#B29445

#4599B0

#5C45B0

Tetradic

#B29445

#45B05C

#4563B0

#B04599

Monochromatic

#42371A

#79642F

#B29445

#CAB377

#E0D2AE

Rectangle

#B29445

#63B045

#4563B0

#9245B0

Compound

#B29445

#99B045

#4563B0

#5C45B0

Variations

Lighter

#C4A966

#CDBC92

#DFD7C2

Darker

#8F7635

#645123

#3B3013

Saturation

#8B816A

#B09245

#D3A122

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

2.91:1

Fail

vs Black

7.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B29445

#A99B45

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B29445

#9A9A55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B29445

#B58C93

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Beeswax .06 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

#C59C4F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B29445

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2A173

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.

#41578F

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #B29445;

CSS — background

background-color: #B29445;

CSS Variable

--color-beeswax-.06: #B29445;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beeswax-.06': '#B29445' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B29445] text-[#B29445]

SCSS

$beeswax-.06: #B29445;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B29445?

#B29445 is Beeswax .06, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B29445 warm or cool?

Beeswax .06 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beeswax .06?

Beeswax .06 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Beeswax .06?

Beeswax .06 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 Beeswax .06?

You can download Beeswax .06 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 Beeswax .06?

The hex code is #B29445. In RGB it's 178, 148, 69, and in HSL it's 43°, 44%, 48%.

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