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Kalliene Yellow

#B59808

RGB 181, 152, 8 · HSL 50°, 92%, 37% · CMYK 0, 16, 96, 29

Kalliene Yellow is #B59808 in HEX — rgb(181, 152, 8), hsl(50°, 92%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 96%, 29%).

Kalliene Yellow pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 92%, 37%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B59808

RGB181, 152, 8

HSL50°, 92%, 37%

HSV50°, 96%, 71%

CMYK0, 16, 96, 29

Decimal11900936

CSS RGBrgb(181, 152, 8)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 92%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Leisure S-H-360

ΔE 4.7 · #BD9609

Dunn-Edwards

Mustard Seed DE5426

ΔE 6.6 · #C69F26

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 6.8 · #B8A02A

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 8.4 · #AC9825

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 9 · #9D9101

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 9.3 · #BC911F

Vista Paint

Golden Rattan K-480

ΔE 10.1 · #BC9B32

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 10.4 · #CEA02F

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 10.4 · #D6AC34

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 10.4 · #CEAB3B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 16.7 · #DBB651

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 18.4 · #BF8D35

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 19.5 · #C9B156

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 19.7 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.2 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 22.6 · #FAD140

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#B59808

#0824B5

Analogous

#B54108

#B59808

#7BB508

Triadic

#B59808

#08B598

#9808B5

Split-Complementary

#B59808

#087BB5

#4108B5

Tetradic

#B59808

#08B541

#0824B5

#B5087B

Monochromatic

#221D01

#6C5B04

#B59808

#F5D014

#F8DE5D

Rectangle

#B59808

#24B508

#0824B5

#9808B5

Compound

#B59808

#7BB508

#0824B5

#4108B5

Variations

Lighter

#F3CC0A

#EAD153

#EBDFA3

Darker

#947C03

#685600

#3C3200

Saturation

#787044

#B59808

#B99B04

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

2.82:1

Fail

vs Black

7.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B59808

#AE9D09

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B59808

#9D9D3A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B59808

#B98D96

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Kalliene Yellow 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

#C79F21

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B59808

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4A445

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#11268F

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: #B59808;

CSS — background

background-color: #B59808;

CSS Variable

--color-kalliene-yellow: #B59808;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kalliene-yellow': '#B59808' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B59808] text-[#B59808]

SCSS

$kalliene-yellow: #B59808;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B59808?

#B59808 is Kalliene Yellow, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B59808 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kalliene Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Kalliene Yellow?

Kalliene Yellow 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 Kalliene Yellow?

You can download Kalliene Yellow 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 Kalliene Yellow?

The hex code is #B59808. In RGB it's 181, 152, 8, and in HSL it's 50°, 92%, 37%.

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