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Husk

#B2994B

RGB 178, 153, 75 · HSL 45°, 41%, 50% · CMYK 0, 14, 58, 30

Husk is #B2994B in HEX — rgb(178, 153, 75), hsl(45°, 41%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 58%, 30%).

Husk pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 41%, 50%. 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#B2994B
RGB178, 153, 75
HSL45°, 41%, 50%
HSV45°, 58%, 70%
CMYK0, 14, 58, 30
Decimal11704651
CSS RGBrgb(178, 153, 75)
CSS HSLhsl(45, 41%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gable Green C-1346

ΔE 0.8 · #B49A4D

Benjamin Moore

Lichen 2150-20

ΔE 2.9 · #A99444

Behr

Brazilian Citrine S310-5

ΔE 2.9 · #A99347

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 3 · #B29445

Dulux

Spanish Gold S16E7

ΔE 3 · #B0974F

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 3.3 · #B79749

PPG

Woolen Mittens 1109-6

ΔE 3.4 · #B59F55

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Rum DE5439

ΔE 3.8 · #BC9B4E

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 4.2 · #BAA24E

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 5.9 · #AEA04B

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 6.2 · #B89B59

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 6.2 · #B7A756

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.1 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.6 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 18 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 18.9 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#B2994B
#4B65B4

Analogous

#B4654B
#B2994B
#9AB44B

Triadic

#B2994B
#4BB49A
#9A4BB4

Split-Complementary

#B2994B
#4B9AB4
#654BB4

Tetradic

#B2994B
#4BB465
#4B65B4
#B44B9A

Monochromatic

#483D1E
#7E6C35
#B2994B
#CAB881
#E1D6B7

Rectangle

#B2994B
#65B44B
#4B65B4
#9A4BB4

Compound

#B2994B
#9AB44B
#4B65B4
#654BB4

Variations

Lighter

#C3AE6F
#CDC098
#DFD9C6

Darker

#927C3A
#665626
#3C3216

Saturation

#8F8770
#B49A4B
#D9AC26

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)

Aa

vs White

2.78:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

7.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2994B
#AC9D4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2994B
#9E9E5A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2994B
#B59197

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Husk 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

#C59F53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2994B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2A478

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#475992

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

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: #B2994B;
CSS — background 
background-color: #B2994B;
CSS Variable 
--color-husk: #B2994B;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'husk': '#B2994B' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#B2994B] text-[#B2994B]
SCSS 
$husk: #B2994B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2994B?

#B2994B is Husk, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B2994B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Husk?

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

What colors pair well with Husk?

Husk 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 Husk?

You can download Husk 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 Husk?

The hex code is #B2994B. In RGB it's 178, 153, 75, and in HSL it's 45°, 41%, 50%.

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