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Jalapeño Jelly

#B5AD70

RGB 181, 173, 112 · HSL 53°, 32%, 57% · CMYK 0, 4, 38, 29

Jalapeño Jelly is #B5AD70 in HEX — rgb(181, 173, 112), hsl(53°, 32%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 38%, 29%).

Jalapeño Jelly pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 32%, 57%. 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#B5AD70

RGB181, 173, 112

HSL53°, 32%, 57%

HSV53°, 38%, 71%

CMYK0, 4, 38, 29

Decimal11906416

CSS RGBrgb(181, 173, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 32%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Secret Scribbles 11-12

ΔE 1.4 · #B7AD6E

Dulux

Cornucopia S17E5

ΔE 1.9 · #B0A86C

Valspar

Jalapeno Jelly 6005-6A

ΔE 2.2 · #B0AD70

Benjamin Moore

Agave AF-420

ΔE 2.8 · #ADAA6F

Vista Paint

Goldie Oldie C-386

ΔE 3.2 · #BBAD74

Hallman-Lindsay

Goldie Oldie 387

ΔE 3.3 · #BAAD75

Behr

Ginger Tea S320-5

ΔE 3.3 · #ABA56A

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 3.4 · #BCB472

Dunn-Edwards

Twine DE5501

ΔE 3.4 · #B7A86D

Sherwin-Williams

Sassy Green SW6416

ΔE 5 · #BBA86A

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 5.2 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 6.5 · #C8BD83

Kilz

Vintage Green TB-89

ΔE 6.8 · #BAB583

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 10.3 · #D3BD76

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.7 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 14.7 · #E3C28D

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 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

#B5AD70

#6E76B4

Analogous

#B4896E

#B5AD70

#9AB46E

Triadic

#B5AD70

#6EB4AC

#AC6EB4

Split-Complementary

#B5AD70

#6E9AB4

#896EB4

Tetradic

#B5AD70

#6EB489

#6E76B4

#B46E9A

Monochromatic

#5B562F

#8D8549

#B5AD70

#CEC9A1

#E8E6D3

Rectangle

#B5AD70

#76B46E

#6E76B4

#AC6EB4

Compound

#B5AD70

#9AB46E

#6E76B4

#896EB4

Variations

Lighter

#C3BD8B

#CFCBAB

#E1DFD0

Darker

#9B924D

#6C6634

#403C1D

Saturation

#9C9987

#B4AC6E

#DAC949

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

9.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5AD70

#B7AB71

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5AD70

#AEAE7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5AD70

#B8A5AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Jalapeño Jelly 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

#C7AE6F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5AD70

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4B393

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.

#5A629D

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: #B5AD70;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5AD70;

CSS Variable

--color-jalapeño-jelly: #B5AD70;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jalapeño-jelly': '#B5AD70' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5AD70] text-[#B5AD70]

SCSS

$jalapeño-jelly: #B5AD70;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5AD70?

#B5AD70 is Jalapeño Jelly, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B5AD70 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jalapeño Jelly?

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

What colors pair well with Jalapeño Jelly?

Jalapeño Jelly 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 Jalapeño Jelly?

You can download Jalapeño Jelly 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 Jalapeño Jelly?

The hex code is #B5AD70. In RGB it's 181, 173, 112, and in HSL it's 53°, 32%, 57%.

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