YELLOWS

Rediscover

#B5B790

RGB 181, 183, 144 · HSL 63°, 21%, 64% · CMYK 1, 0, 21, 28

Rediscover is #B5B790 in HEX — rgb(181, 183, 144), hsl(63°, 21%, 64%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 21%, 28%).

Rediscover pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 21%, 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#B5B790

RGB181, 183, 144

HSL63°, 21%, 64%

HSV63°, 21%, 72%

CMYK1, 0, 21, 28

Decimal11909008

CSS RGBrgb(181, 183, 144)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 21%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Rediscover 408

Exact match

Vista Paint

Rediscover C-407

ΔE 1.1 · #B5B88F

Behr

Secret Glade HDC-SP14-1

ΔE 1.6 · #B5B88E

Benjamin Moore

Lewiville 494

ΔE 1.7 · #BAB891

PPG

Bahia Grass 1122-4

ΔE 2.3 · #B9BD97

Valspar

Sumptuous Sage 6002-3C

ΔE 2.5 · #B9BC98

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 3.5 · #B9BA99

Dulux

Pale Spring S19D3

ΔE 3.5 · #B4BD98

Sherwin-Williams

Majolica Green SW0013

ΔE 3.9 · #AEB08F

Kilz

Kiwi LG160-02

ΔE 4.3 · #BEC297

Dunn-Edwards

Light Pine DE5535

ΔE 4.4 · #BCC09E

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 4.9 · #B8B799

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 5.5 · #BCB596

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.7 · #C5BA9A

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 7.8 · #CFC7A2

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#B5B790

#9290B6

Analogous

#B6A590

#B5B790

#A1B690

Triadic

#B5B790

#90B5B6

#B690B5

Split-Complementary

#B5B790

#90A1B6

#A590B6

Tetradic

#B5B790

#90B6A5

#9290B6

#B690A1

Monochromatic

#676944

#959763

#B5B790

#D4D5BE

#F3F3EC

Rectangle

#B5B790

#90B692

#9290B6

#B690B5

Compound

#B5B790

#A1B690

#9290B6

#A590B6

Variations

Lighter

#C3C5A6

#D1D2BE

#E3E4DA

Darker

#9B9E67

#6C6E45

#404128

Saturation

#A8A99D

#B5B690

#D5DB6C

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5B790

#BBB391

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5B790

#B7B796

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5B790

#B8B1B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Rediscover 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

#C7B687

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5B790

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4BBAB

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.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#716EA8

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: #B5B790;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5B790;

CSS Variable

--color-rediscover: #B5B790;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rediscover': '#B5B790' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5B790] text-[#B5B790]

SCSS

$rediscover: #B5B790;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5B790?

#B5B790 is Rediscover, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B5B790 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rediscover?

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

What colors pair well with Rediscover?

Rediscover 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 Rediscover?

You can download Rediscover 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 Rediscover?

The hex code is #B5B790. In RGB it's 181, 183, 144, and in HSL it's 63°, 21%, 64%.

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