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Clarksville

#B3AA91

RGB 179, 170, 145 · HSL 44°, 18%, 64% · CMYK 0, 5, 19, 30

Clarksville is #B3AA91 in HEX — rgb(179, 170, 145), hsl(44°, 18%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 19%, 30%).

Clarksville pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 18%, 64%. 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#B3AA91

RGB179, 170, 145

HSL44°, 18%, 64%

HSV44°, 19%, 70%

CMYK0, 5, 19, 30

Decimal11774609

CSS RGBrgb(179, 170, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 18%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Clarksville HC-102

Exact match

PPG

Olive Gray 1027-4

ΔE 1.4 · #AFA78D

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 1.5 · #B0A790

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

ΔE 1.7 · #B5AB8F

Sherwin-Williams

Sage SW2860

ΔE 2 · #B3AE95

Vista Paint

Sedge C-225

ΔE 2.2 · #B1A690

Behr

Nile Sand UL170-19

ΔE 2.4 · #BAAC94

Dulux

Reed Bed S17B3

ΔE 2.7 · #B0AC96

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 3.1 · #AAA388

Farrow & Ball

French Gray 18

ΔE 3.3 · #B5B19A

Kilz

Khaki LL220

ΔE 3.8 · #B3A997

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 4 · #A7A58F

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.3 · #BDB091

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.4 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.7 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#B3AA91

#939BB4

Analogous

#B49A93

#B3AA91

#ACB493

Triadic

#B3AA91

#93B4AB

#AB93B4

Split-Complementary

#B3AA91

#93ACB4

#9A93B4

Tetradic

#B3AA91

#93B49A

#939BB4

#B493AC

Monochromatic

#665E47

#938766

#B3AA91

#D3CEC0

#F2F1ED

Rectangle

#B3AA91

#9BB493

#939BB4

#AB93B4

Compound

#B3AA91

#ACB493

#939BB4

#9A93B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3BCA8

#D0CCBF

#E3E1DB

Darker

#9A8E6B

#6C6248

#3F3929

Saturation

#A8A69E

#B4AB93

#D9BC6D

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3AA91

#B1AB92

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3AA91

#ACAC95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3AA91

#B4A7A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Clarksville 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

#C6AC88

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3AA91

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3B1AC

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.

#6E7DA8

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: #B3AA91;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3AA91;

CSS Variable

--color-clarksville: #B3AA91;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clarksville': '#B3AA91' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3AA91] text-[#B3AA91]

SCSS

$clarksville: #B3AA91;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3AA91?

#B3AA91 is Clarksville, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B3AA91 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clarksville?

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

What colors pair well with Clarksville?

Clarksville 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 Clarksville?

You can download Clarksville 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 Clarksville?

The hex code is #B3AA91. In RGB it's 179, 170, 145, and in HSL it's 44°, 18%, 64%.

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