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Woolen Mittens

#B59F55

RGB 181, 159, 85 · HSL 46°, 39%, 52% · CMYK 0, 12, 53, 29

Woolen Mittens is #B59F55 in HEX — rgb(181, 159, 85), hsl(46°, 39%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 53%, 29%).

Woolen Mittens pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 39%, 52%. 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#B59F55

RGB181, 159, 85

HSL46°, 39%, 52%

HSV46°, 53%, 71%

CMYK0, 12, 53, 29

Decimal11902805

CSS RGBrgb(181, 159, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 39%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Woolen Mittens 1109-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Turning 384

ΔE 3.1 · #B4A459

Vista Paint

Gable Green C-1346

ΔE 3.1 · #B49A4D

Dulux

Spanish Gold S16E7

ΔE 3.2 · #B0974F

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 4.7 · #B7A756

Behr

Brazilian Citrine S310-5

ΔE 4.7 · #A99347

Sherwin-Williams

Escapade Gold SW6403

ΔE 4.8 · #B89B59

Dunn-Edwards

Organic Matter DE5509

ΔE 5.1 · #A99E54

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 5.1 · #BAA24E

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 5.9 · #B79749

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 6.1 · #AEA04B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 6.2 · #B29445

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 9.3 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.5 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 17.8 · #EEC784

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 19.2 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#B59F55

#556BB4

Analogous

#B46E55

#B59F55

#9BB455

Triadic

#B59F55

#55B49E

#9E55B4

Split-Complementary

#B59F55

#559BB4

#6E55B4

Tetradic

#B59F55

#55B46E

#556BB4

#B4559B

Monochromatic

#4E4422

#83723A

#B59F55

#CCBC8A

#E3DBBF

Rectangle

#B59F55

#6BB455

#556BB4

#9E55B4

Compound

#B59F55

#9BB455

#556BB4

#6E55B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3B177

#CEC39D

#E0DAC8

Darker

#96813F

#685A2A

#3D3517

Saturation

#938C76

#B49E55

#DAB230

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B59F55

#B0A256

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B59F55

#A3A363

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B59F55

#B8979D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Woolen Mittens 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

#C7A45B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B59F55

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4A97F

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4B5D96

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: #B59F55;

CSS — background

background-color: #B59F55;

CSS Variable

--color-woolen-mittens: #B59F55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'woolen-mittens': '#B59F55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B59F55] text-[#B59F55]

SCSS

$woolen-mittens: #B59F55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B59F55?

#B59F55 is Woolen Mittens, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B59F55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Woolen Mittens?

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

What colors pair well with Woolen Mittens?

Woolen Mittens 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 Woolen Mittens?

You can download Woolen Mittens 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 Woolen Mittens?

The hex code is #B59F55. In RGB it's 181, 159, 85, and in HSL it's 46°, 39%, 52%.

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