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Brass

#B5A642

RGB 181, 166, 66 · HSL 52°, 47%, 48% · CMYK 0, 8, 64, 29

Brass is #B5A642 in HEX — rgb(181, 166, 66), hsl(52°, 47%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 64%, 29%).

Brass pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 47%, 48%. 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#B5A642

RGB181, 166, 66

HSL52°, 47%, 48%

HSV52°, 64%, 71%

CMYK0, 8, 64, 29

Decimal11904578

CSS RGBrgb(181, 166, 66)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 47%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Rain Slicker C-800

ΔE 1.3 · #B8A745

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Slicker 801

ΔE 3.2 · #BCA849

Behr

Desert Moss 360F-5

ΔE 4.3 · #B9A64B

Dunn-Edwards

Moss Stone DE5481

ΔE 4.5 · #B4A54B

Dulux

Pickled S17F7

ΔE 5 · #B3A44B

Benjamin Moore

Spice CSP-925

ΔE 5.2 · #BDA447

PPG

Machine Green 1218-6

ΔE 5.5 · #A6A23F

Sherwin-Williams

Hep Green SW6704

ΔE 5.5 · #C4B146

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 7.1 · #C7B446

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 7.2 · #C9B156

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 7.9 · #BAA24E

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 8.9 · #B7A756

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 12.2 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 16.6 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 20.5 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 22.1 · #AF7C20

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#B5A642

#4150B4

Analogous

#B46B41

#B5A642

#8AB441

Triadic

#B5A642

#41B4A5

#A541B4

Split-Complementary

#B5A642

#418AB4

#6B41B4

Tetradic

#B5A642

#41B46B

#4150B4

#B4418A

Monochromatic

#433E18

#7C712D

#B5A642

#CDC174

#E1DAAD

Rectangle

#B5A642

#50B441

#4150B4

#A541B4

Compound

#B5A642

#8AB441

#4150B4

#6B41B4

Variations

Lighter

#C7B963

#CFC790

#E0DCC1

Darker

#928532

#665D21

#3C3712

Saturation

#8C8769

#B4A541

#D4BC20

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

2.47:1

Fail

vs Black

8.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5A642

#B6A643

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5A642

#A9A958

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5A642

#B99CA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Brass 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

#C7A94D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5A642

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4AE71

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.

#3E4A92

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: #B5A642;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5A642;

CSS Variable

--color-brass: #B5A642;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brass': '#B5A642' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5A642] text-[#B5A642]

SCSS

$brass: #B5A642;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5A642?

#B5A642 is Brass, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B5A642 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brass?

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

What colors pair well with Brass?

Brass 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 Brass?

You can download Brass 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 Brass?

The hex code is #B5A642. In RGB it's 181, 166, 66, and in HSL it's 52°, 47%, 48%.

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