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Travertine Path

#B5AB8F

RGB 181, 171, 143 · HSL 44°, 20%, 64% · CMYK 0, 6, 21, 29

Travertine Path is #B5AB8F in HEX — rgb(181, 171, 143), hsl(44°, 20%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 21%, 29%).

Travertine Path pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 20%, 64%. 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#B5AB8F

RGB181, 171, 143

HSL44°, 20%, 64%

HSV44°, 21%, 71%

CMYK0, 6, 21, 29

Decimal11905935

CSS RGBrgb(181, 171, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 20%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

Exact match

Vista Paint

Travertine Path C-344

ΔE 0.7 · #B4AA8D

Benjamin Moore

Clarksville HC-102

ΔE 1.7 · #B3AA91

PPG

Prairie Dust 1102-4

ΔE 1.7 · #B9AB8F

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 2.8 · #BDB091

Behr

Nile Sand UL170-19

ΔE 2.8 · #BAAC94

Sherwin-Williams

Sage SW2860

ΔE 2.8 · #B3AE95

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 3.1 · #B0A790

Dunn-Edwards

Bamboo Screen DE6193

ΔE 3.4 · #BCAB8C

Dulux

Kahlua Milk S15C3

ΔE 3.7 · #BAAF99

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 3.9 · #BCB596

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 4.1 · #ACAC90

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5 · #A99E80

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.2 · #B8B799

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 5.3 · #A7A58F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B5AB8F

#919BB6

Analogous

#B69991

#B5AB8F

#ADB691

Triadic

#B5AB8F

#91B6AC

#AC91B6

Split-Complementary

#B5AB8F

#91ADB6

#9991B6

Tetradic

#B5AB8F

#91B699

#919BB6

#B691AD

Monochromatic

#685F45

#968964

#B5AB8F

#D4CEBF

#F3F1ED

Rectangle

#B5AB8F

#9BB691

#919BB6

#AC91B6

Compound

#B5AB8F

#ADB691

#919BB6

#9991B6

Variations

Lighter

#C4BCA7

#D1CCBF

#E3E1DA

Darker

#9D8F68

#6E6346

#403A28

Saturation

#A9A69E

#B6AC91

#DABD6C

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5AB8F

#B3AC90

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5AB8F

#ADAD93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5AB8F

#B7A7AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Travertine Path 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

#C7AD86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5AB8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4B2AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6E7DA8

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: #B5AB8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5AB8F;

CSS Variable

--color-travertine-path: #B5AB8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'travertine-path': '#B5AB8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5AB8F] text-[#B5AB8F]

SCSS

$travertine-path: #B5AB8F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5AB8F?

#B5AB8F is Travertine Path, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B5AB8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Travertine Path?

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

What colors pair well with Travertine Path?

Travertine Path 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 Travertine Path?

You can download Travertine Path 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 Travertine Path?

The hex code is #B5AB8F. In RGB it's 181, 171, 143, and in HSL it's 44°, 20%, 64%.

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