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Elemental

#B2AD8E

RGB 178, 173, 142 · HSL 52°, 19%, 63% · CMYK 0, 3, 20, 30

Elemental is #B2AD8E in HEX — rgb(178, 173, 142), hsl(52°, 19%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 20%, 30%).

Elemental pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 19%, 63%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B2AD8E

RGB178, 173, 142

HSL52°, 19%, 63%

HSV52°, 20%, 70%

CMYK0, 3, 20, 30

Decimal11709838

CSS RGBrgb(178, 173, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 19%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Elemental AF-400

Exact match

Behr

Sanctuary PPU9-21

ΔE 1.8 · #B1AE8C

Sherwin-Williams

Koi Pond SW7727

ΔE 2.2 · #B9B292

Vista Paint

Bayberry Wax C-1426

ΔE 2.3 · #B4AA8A

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

ΔE 2.5 · #B5AB8F

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 2.7 · #ACAC90

Dulux

Miltonian S18C3

ΔE 2.9 · #B5B397

Valspar

Oakmoss 6005-3C

ΔE 3.1 · #BAB594

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 3.2 · #BCB596

PPG

Olive Gray 1027-4

ΔE 3.4 · #AFA78D

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 3.7 · #BDB091

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 3.8 · #B8B799

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 4.1 · #AAA388

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.7 · #A99E80

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 5.8 · #A7A58F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#B2AD8E

#8F94B3

Analogous

#B39C8F

#B2AD8E

#A5B38F

Triadic

#B2AD8E

#8FB3AE

#AE8FB3

Split-Complementary

#B2AD8E

#8FA5B3

#9C8FB3

Tetradic

#B2AD8E

#8FB39C

#8F94B3

#B38FA5

Monochromatic

#646044

#928B63

#B2AD8E

#D2CFBC

#F1F0EA

Rectangle

#B2AD8E

#94B38F

#8F94B3

#AE8FB3

Compound

#B2AD8E

#A5B38F

#8F94B3

#9C8FB3

Variations

Lighter

#C2BEA5

#D0CDBD

#E2E1DA

Darker

#9A9367

#6B6646

#3F3C28

Saturation

#A6A59B

#B3AE8F

#D9CA69

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2AD8E

#B3AC8F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2AD8E

#AEAE93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2AD8E

#B4A9AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Elemental 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

#C5AE86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2AD8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2B3AA

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6B73A6

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: #B2AD8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2AD8E;

CSS Variable

--color-elemental: #B2AD8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elemental': '#B2AD8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2AD8E] text-[#B2AD8E]

SCSS

$elemental: #B2AD8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2AD8E?

#B2AD8E is Elemental, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B2AD8E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elemental?

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

What colors pair well with Elemental?

Elemental 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 Elemental?

You can download Elemental 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 Elemental?

The hex code is #B2AD8E. In RGB it's 178, 173, 142, and in HSL it's 52°, 19%, 63%.

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