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Wasabi

#B5A95D

RGB 181, 169, 93 · HSL 52°, 37%, 54% · CMYK 0, 7, 49, 29

Wasabi is #B5A95D in HEX — rgb(181, 169, 93), hsl(52°, 37%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 49%, 29%).

Wasabi pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 37%, 54%. 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#B5A95D

RGB181, 169, 93

HSL52°, 37%, 54%

HSV52°, 49%, 71%

CMYK0, 7, 49, 29

Decimal11905373

CSS RGBrgb(181, 169, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 37%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Wasabi AF-430

Exact match

Valspar

Gilded Pesto 6007-6B

ΔE 2 · #B1A859

Behr

Pistachio MQ4-42

ΔE 2.3 · #BAAD64

Kilz

Chameleon LF270-01

ΔE 2.8 · #BEAF64

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Leaf DE5508

ΔE 3.6 · #BDB268

Vista Paint

Sweet Celery K-418

ΔE 3.8 · #B0AC62

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 5.2 · #BCB667

PPG

Woolen Mittens 1109-6

ΔE 5.4 · #B59F55

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 5.9 · #AEA04B

Sherwin-Williams

Parakeet SW6711

ΔE 5.9 · #B4B05A

Dulux

Tarpon Green S17F6

ΔE 6 · #C1B25C

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 7 · #BCB472

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 9.5 · #D3BD76

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 12.4 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 17.7 · #EEC784

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 18.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#B5A95D

#5E6AB5

Analogous

#B57E5E

#B5A95D

#95B55E

Triadic

#B5A95D

#5EB5AA

#AA5EB5

Split-Complementary

#B5A95D

#5E95B5

#7E5EB5

Tetradic

#B5A95D

#5EB57E

#5E6AB5

#B55E95

Monochromatic

#544E27

#887E3F

#B5A95D

#CDC593

#E5E1C7

Rectangle

#B5A95D

#6AB55E

#5E6AB5

#AA5EB5

Compound

#B5A95D

#95B55E

#5E6AB5

#7E5EB5

Variations

Lighter

#C4BB7E

#CFC9A2

#E1DECB

Darker

#998E43

#6B622D

#3F3A19

Saturation

#97937D

#B5AA5E

#DAC539

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

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5A95D

#B6A85E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5A95D

#ABAB6B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5A95D

#B9A0A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wasabi 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

#C7AB61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5A95D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4B085

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.

#505A9A

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: #B5A95D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5A95D;

CSS Variable

--color-wasabi: #B5A95D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wasabi': '#B5A95D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5A95D] text-[#B5A95D]

SCSS

$wasabi: #B5A95D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5A95D?

#B5A95D is Wasabi, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B5A95D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wasabi?

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

What colors pair well with Wasabi?

Wasabi 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 Wasabi?

You can download Wasabi 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 Wasabi?

The hex code is #B5A95D. In RGB it's 181, 169, 93, and in HSL it's 52°, 37%, 54%.

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