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Miltonian

#B5B397

RGB 181, 179, 151 · HSL 56°, 17%, 65% · CMYK 0, 1, 17, 29

Miltonian is #B5B397 in HEX — rgb(181, 179, 151), hsl(56°, 17%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 17%, 29%).

Miltonian pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 17%, 65%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B5B397

RGB181, 179, 151

HSL56°, 17%, 65%

HSV56°, 17%, 71%

CMYK0, 1, 17, 29

Decimal11907991

CSS RGBrgb(181, 179, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 17%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Miltonian S18C3

Exact match

Behr

Dill Seed PPU9-20

ΔE 1.3 · #B3B197

Dunn-Edwards

Trinity Islands DE6249

ΔE 1.5 · #B9B79B

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 1.7 · #B8B799

Benjamin Moore

Mosaic 1517

ΔE 1.8 · #BAB497

Sherwin-Williams

Sage SW2860

ΔE 2.5 · #B3AE95

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 2.8 · #BCB596

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 2.9 · #ACAC90

PPG

Olive Sprig 1125-4

ΔE 2.9 · #ACAF95

Valspar

Hazy Jade 6001-3C

ΔE 2.9 · #AEB396

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 3.6 · #B9BA99

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

ΔE 4 · #B5AB8F

Vista Paint

Helen of Troy C-349

ΔE 4.2 · #C2B89E

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.3 · #C5BA9A

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 5.9 · #A7A58F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#B5B397

#9799B5

Analogous

#B5A497

#B5B397

#A8B597

Triadic

#B5B397

#97B5B3

#B397B5

Split-Complementary

#B5B397

#97A8B5

#A497B5

Tetradic

#B5B397

#97B5A4

#9799B5

#B597A8

Monochromatic

#68664A

#95926A

#B5B397

#D5D4C3

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#B5B397

#99B597

#9799B5

#B397B5

Compound

#B5B397

#A8B597

#9799B5

#A497B5

Variations

Lighter

#C4C2AB

#D1D0C2

#E3E3DC

Darker

#9A986F

#6C6A4A

#3F3E2B

Saturation

#AAAAA1

#B5B397

#DAD372

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5B397

#B8B198

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5B397

#B3B39B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5B397

#B7AFB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Miltonian 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

#C7B38C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5B397

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4B8B1

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7074A9

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: #B5B397;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5B397;

CSS Variable

--color-miltonian: #B5B397;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'miltonian': '#B5B397' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5B397] text-[#B5B397]

SCSS

$miltonian: #B5B397;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5B397?

#B5B397 is Miltonian, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B5B397 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Miltonian?

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

What colors pair well with Miltonian?

Miltonian 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 Miltonian?

You can download Miltonian 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 Miltonian?

The hex code is #B5B397. In RGB it's 181, 179, 151, and in HSL it's 56°, 17%, 65%.

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