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Fresh Brew

#B4B66E

RGB 180, 182, 110 · HSL 62°, 33%, 57% · CMYK 1, 0, 40, 29

Fresh Brew is #B4B66E in HEX — rgb(180, 182, 110), hsl(62°, 33%, 57%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 40%, 29%).

Fresh Brew pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 33%, 57%. 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#B4B66E

RGB180, 182, 110

HSL62°, 33%, 57%

HSV62°, 40%, 71%

CMYK1, 0, 40, 29

Decimal11843182

CSS RGBrgb(180, 182, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 33%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fresh Brew M330-5

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Parrot CW-465

ΔE 1.3 · #B3B36B

Kilz

Canteen LF260-02

ΔE 3.1 · #B1B874

Vista Paint

Young Green K-419

ΔE 3.4 · #BBBA77

Dulux

Rodham S18E5

ΔE 3.7 · #B2AF6C

Valspar

New Avocado 6007-6A

ΔE 4.6 · #B8B067

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Rickey SW6717

ΔE 4.7 · #AFB96A

Dunn-Edwards

Grass Root DE5521

ΔE 4.9 · #C3C175

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 5 · #BCB472

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 5.1 · #BCB667

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 6.2 · #BEBD7F

PPG

Beach Bag 1117-5

ΔE 6.9 · #ADB864

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 7 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 9.6 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 15.5 · #B9D696

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.1 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#B4B66E

#706DB6

Analogous

#B6946D

#B4B66E

#8FB66D

Triadic

#B4B66E

#6DB3B6

#B66DB3

Split-Complementary

#B4B66E

#6D8FB6

#946DB6

Tetradic

#B4B66E

#6DB694

#706DB6

#B66D8F

Monochromatic

#5A5C2E

#8C8E48

#B4B66E

#CECFA0

#E8E9D3

Rectangle

#B4B66E

#6DB670

#706DB6

#B66DB3

Compound

#B4B66E

#8FB66D

#706DB6

#946DB6

Variations

Lighter

#C2C48A

#CED0AB

#E1E1D0

Darker

#9A9D4C

#6B6D33

#3F401D

Saturation

#9B9C86

#B3B66D

#D5DA48

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4B66E

#BDB070

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4B66E

#B6B67B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4B66E

#B8ADB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fresh Brew 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

#C6B56E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4B66E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4BA92

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5B599E

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: #B4B66E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4B66E;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-brew: #B4B66E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-brew': '#B4B66E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4B66E] text-[#B4B66E]

SCSS

$fresh-brew: #B4B66E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4B66E?

#B4B66E is Fresh Brew, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B4B66E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Brew?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Brew?

Fresh Brew 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 Fresh Brew?

You can download Fresh Brew 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 Fresh Brew?

The hex code is #B4B66E. In RGB it's 180, 182, 110, and in HSL it's 62°, 33%, 57%.

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