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Viva Las Vegas

#B39953

RGB 179, 153, 83 · HSL 44°, 39%, 51% · CMYK 0, 15, 54, 30

Viva Las Vegas is #B39953 in HEX — rgb(179, 153, 83), hsl(44°, 39%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 54%, 30%).

Viva Las Vegas pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 39%, 51%. 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#B39953

RGB179, 153, 83

HSL44°, 39%, 51%

HSV44°, 54%, 70%

CMYK0, 15, 54, 30

Decimal11770195

CSS RGBrgb(179, 153, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 39%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Spanish Gold S16E7

ΔE 1.4 · #B0974F

PPG

Obsession 1108-7

ΔE 1.7 · #AE9550

Benjamin Moore

Egyptian 266

ΔE 2.1 · #B19856

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 2.5 · #B89B59

Vista Paint

Botanica Gold K-489

ΔE 2.9 · #BC9D58

Behr

Spiced Mustard S300-5

ΔE 3.4 · #B6954F

Valspar

Bamboo Leaves 3009-4

ΔE 4.6 · #BC9F60

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Finch 871

ΔE 4.6 · #BA9B5D

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Honey DE6167

ΔE 4.8 · #B39355

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 5.5 · #B29445

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 6.2 · #C6A664

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.8 · #B7975E

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 7.2 · #C0A569

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.1 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 17.2 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 17.2 · #E5A96B

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 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

#B39953

#516BB3

Analogous

#B36851

#B39953

#9CB351

Triadic

#B39953

#51B399

#9951B3

Split-Complementary

#B39953

#519CB3

#6851B3

Tetradic

#B39953

#51B368

#516BB3

#B3519C

Monochromatic

#4A3F21

#806D38

#B39953

#CAB886

#E1D7BC

Rectangle

#B39953

#6BB351

#516BB3

#9951B3

Compound

#B39953

#9CB351

#516BB3

#6851B3

Variations

Lighter

#C2AD74

#CDC09B

#DFD9C7

Darker

#937C3D

#665629

#3C3217

Saturation

#918973

#B39951

#D9AB2B

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B39953

#AC9E53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B39953

#9E9E60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B39953

#B69198

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Viva Las Vegas 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

#C69F59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B39953

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3A47E

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.

#4A5D93

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: #B39953;

CSS — background

background-color: #B39953;

CSS Variable

--color-viva-las-vegas: #B39953;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'viva-las-vegas': '#B39953' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B39953] text-[#B39953]

SCSS

$viva-las-vegas: #B39953;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B39953?

#B39953 is Viva Las Vegas, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B39953 warm or cool?

Viva Las Vegas reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Viva Las Vegas?

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

What colors pair well with Viva Las Vegas?

Viva Las Vegas 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 Viva Las Vegas?

You can download Viva Las Vegas 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 Viva Las Vegas?

The hex code is #B39953. In RGB it's 179, 153, 83, and in HSL it's 44°, 39%, 51%.

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