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Golden Moss

#B39B67

RGB 179, 155, 103 · HSL 41°, 33%, 55% · CMYK 0, 13, 42, 30

Golden Moss is #B39B67 in HEX — rgb(179, 155, 103), hsl(41°, 33%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 42%, 30%).

Golden Moss pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 33%, 55%. 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#B39B67

RGB179, 155, 103

HSL41°, 33%, 55%

HSV41°, 42%, 70%

CMYK0, 13, 42, 30

Decimal11770727

CSS RGBrgb(179, 155, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 33%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Barefoot Beach K-978

ΔE 0.6 · #B29A67

Benjamin Moore

Sandalwood 273

ΔE 0.9 · #B29C68

Valspar

Bedouin Trail 3007-7B

ΔE 1.7 · #B59C6B

Behr

Antique Treasure N280-5

ΔE 1.8 · #B79B68

Dunn-Edwards

Veranda Gold DE6187

ΔE 2 · #AF9968

Dulux

Grainfield S15E5

ΔE 2.2 · #B79A66

PPG

Buffalo Hide 1105-6

ΔE 2.6 · #BB9F6A

Sherwin-Williams

Edgy Gold SW6409

ΔE 2.9 · #B1975F

Hallman-Lindsay

Life Exotic 311

ΔE 3.7 · #AE9567

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 4.9 · #B7975E

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 5.6 · #C1A878

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 5.7 · #C0A569

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.9 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.6 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 9.7 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 13 · #C8BD83

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#B39B67

#667EB2

Analogous

#B27466

#B39B67

#A4B266

Triadic

#B39B67

#66B29A

#9A66B2

Split-Complementary

#B39B67

#66A4B2

#7466B2

Tetradic

#B39B67

#66B274

#667EB2

#B266A4

Monochromatic

#55472B

#887244

#B39B67

#CCBC99

#E5DDCC

Rectangle

#B39B67

#7EB266

#667EB2

#9A66B2

Compound

#B39B67

#A4B266

#667EB2

#7466B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1AE85

#CDC1A7

#E0DACE

Darker

#977E49

#695731

#3E331C

Saturation

#989081

#B29A66

#D9A840

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

2.69:1

Fail

vs Black

7.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B39B67

#ABA067

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B39B67

#9F9F70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B39B67

#B5959A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Moss 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

#C6A168

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B39B67

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3A68D

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.

#566B99

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: #B39B67;

CSS — background

background-color: #B39B67;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-moss: #B39B67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-moss': '#B39B67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B39B67] text-[#B39B67]

SCSS

$golden-moss: #B39B67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B39B67?

#B39B67 is Golden Moss, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B39B67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Moss?

Golden Moss 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 Golden Moss?

You can download Golden Moss 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 Golden Moss?

The hex code is #B39B67. In RGB it's 179, 155, 103, and in HSL it's 41°, 33%, 55%.

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