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Golden Passionfruit

#B4BB31

RGB 180, 187, 49 · HSL 63°, 58%, 46% · CMYK 4, 0, 74, 27

Golden Passionfruit is #B4BB31 in HEX — rgb(180, 187, 49), hsl(63°, 58%, 46%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 74%, 27%).

Golden Passionfruit pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 58%, 46%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B4BB31

RGB180, 187, 49

HSL63°, 58%, 46%

HSV63°, 74%, 73%

CMYK4, 0, 74, 27

Decimal11844401

CSS RGBrgb(180, 187, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 58%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Golden Passionfruit S19G9

ΔE 2.2 · #B9BB31

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 3.4 · #BDC233

Valspar

Can't Miss Lime 6011-10

ΔE 4.4 · #BEBD3B

Benjamin Moore

Tequila 2028-30

ΔE 5.8 · #A7BB33

PPG

Hopscotch 1219-6

ΔE 6.9 · #AFBB42

Behr

Margarita P330-6

ΔE 7.1 · #B9B718

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 9.5 · #C6B836

Vista Paint

Sporting Green K-376

ΔE 11.5 · #A1BE1A

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 12 · #CCC921

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 14.3 · #C3D263

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 14.8 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 15.7 · #A3CD39

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 16 · #91A135

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 19.9 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 22.1 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 26.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#B4BB31

#3831B9

Analogous

#B97C31

#B4BB31

#6EB931

Triadic

#B4BB31

#31B3B9

#B931B3

Split-Complementary

#B4BB31

#316EB9

#7C31B9

Tetradic

#B4BB31

#31B97C

#3831B9

#B9316E

Monochromatic

#3E4011

#787D21

#B4BB31

#CFD562

#E2E59E

Rectangle

#B4BB31

#31B938

#3831B9

#B931B3

Compound

#B4BB31

#6EB931

#3831B9

#7C31B9

Variations

Lighter

#CAD151

#D1D584

#E0E2BB

Darker

#919725

#666A17

#3C3F0C

Saturation

#888A61

#B3B931

#C9D219

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4BB31

#C4B136

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4BB31

#BABA55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4BB31

#BBAEB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Passionfruit 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

#C6B940

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4BB31

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4BE64

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#373395

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #B4BB31;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4BB31;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-passionfruit: #B4BB31;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-passionfruit': '#B4BB31' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4BB31] text-[#B4BB31]

SCSS

$golden-passionfruit: #B4BB31;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4BB31?

#B4BB31 is Golden Passionfruit, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B4BB31 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Passionfruit?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Passionfruit?

Golden Passionfruit 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 Passionfruit?

You can download Golden Passionfruit 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 Passionfruit?

The hex code is #B4BB31. In RGB it's 180, 187, 49, and in HSL it's 63°, 58%, 46%.

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