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Backwoods

#B2B08A

RGB 178, 176, 138 · HSL 57°, 21%, 62% · CMYK 0, 1, 22, 30

Backwoods is #B2B08A in HEX — rgb(178, 176, 138), hsl(57°, 21%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 22%, 30%).

Backwoods pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 21%, 62%. 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#B2B08A

RGB178, 176, 138

HSL57°, 21%, 62%

HSV57°, 22%, 70%

CMYK0, 1, 22, 30

Decimal11710602

CSS RGBrgb(178, 176, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 21%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Backwoods 6004-3C

Exact match

PPG

Lively Ivy 11-30

ΔE 1.5 · #B3AE87

Dulux

New Bamboo S18D4

ΔE 2 · #ADAB84

Behr

Sanctuary PPU9-21

ΔE 2.2 · #B1AE8C

Vista Paint

Portsmouth Olive K-403

ΔE 2.6 · #AAAD86

Benjamin Moore

Ivy 523

ΔE 2.8 · #B5B186

Hallman-Lindsay

Rediscover 408

ΔE 2.8 · #B5B790

Sherwin-Williams

Majolica Green SW0013

ΔE 3.2 · #AEB08F

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 4.7 · #B9BA99

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 4.7 · #BCB186

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 4.9 · #BCB596

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.2 · #B8B799

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Grass DE5536

ΔE 5.5 · #A2A57B

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.6 · #C5BA9A

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 8.6 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#B2B08A

#8A8CB2

Analogous

#B29C8A

#B2B08A

#A0B28A

Triadic

#B2B08A

#8AB2B0

#B08AB2

Split-Complementary

#B2B08A

#8AA0B2

#9C8AB2

Tetradic

#B2B08A

#8AB29C

#8A8CB2

#B28AA0

Monochromatic

#636140

#918F5F

#B2B08A

#D1CFB8

#EFEEE6

Rectangle

#B2B08A

#8CB28A

#8A8CB2

#B08AB2

Compound

#B2B08A

#A0B28A

#8A8CB2

#9C8AB2

Variations

Lighter

#C2C0A1

#CFCEBA

#E2E2D8

Darker

#9A9863

#6B6943

#3F3E26

Saturation

#A4A498

#B2B08A

#D9D363

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2B08A

#B6AE8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2B08A

#B0B090

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2B08A

#B5ABAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Backwoods 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

#C5B183

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2B08A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2B6A7

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.

#686BA5

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: #B2B08A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2B08A;

CSS Variable

--color-backwoods: #B2B08A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'backwoods': '#B2B08A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2B08A] text-[#B2B08A]

SCSS

$backwoods: #B2B08A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2B08A?

#B2B08A is Backwoods, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B2B08A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Backwoods?

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

What colors pair well with Backwoods?

Backwoods 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 Backwoods?

You can download Backwoods 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 Backwoods?

The hex code is #B2B08A. In RGB it's 178, 176, 138, and in HSL it's 57°, 21%, 62%.

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