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Mayan Gold

#B68C37

RGB 182, 140, 55 · HSL 40°, 54%, 46% · CMYK 0, 23, 70, 29

Mayan Gold is #B68C37 in HEX — rgb(182, 140, 55), hsl(40°, 54%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 70%, 29%).

Mayan Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 54%, 46%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B68C37

RGB182, 140, 55

HSL40°, 54%, 46%

HSV40°, 70%, 71%

CMYK0, 23, 70, 29

Decimal11963447

CSS RGBrgb(182, 140, 55)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 54%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 2.2 · #BB8D3B

Behr

Lion Mane 320D-6

ΔE 2.5 · #B68832

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 3.7 · #AF8A3A

Dulux

Balsam Pear S16F9

ΔE 3.8 · #B18F38

Vista Paint

Gold Trinket K-1207

ΔE 3.9 · #BF8D38

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 4.3 · #BF8D35

Benjamin Moore

Aztec 2152-20

ΔE 5.4 · #B99146

PPG

Gothic Gold 1208-7

ΔE 6.3 · #BB852F

Hallman-Lindsay

Millionaire 907

ΔE 6.8 · #B6843C

Sherwin-Williams

Different Gold SW6396

ΔE 7.9 · #BC934D

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 8.1 · #AF7C20

Valspar

Pumpkin Squash 3009-5

ΔE 8.4 · #B88541

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.7 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 11.2 · #D69C54

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 12 · #A98307

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#B68C37

#3660B5

Analogous

#B54B36

#B68C37

#A0B536

Triadic

#B68C37

#36B58A

#8A36B5

Split-Complementary

#B68C37

#36A0B5

#4B36B5

Tetradic

#B68C37

#36B54B

#3660B5

#B536A0

Monochromatic

#3F3013

#7A5D24

#B68C37

#D1AD66

#E3CDA1

Rectangle

#B68C37

#60B536

#3660B5

#8A36B5

Compound

#B68C37

#A0B536

#3660B5

#4B36B5

Variations

Lighter

#CCA555

#D2B986

#E1D5BD

Darker

#937029

#674D1A

#3D2D0E

Saturation

#887C62

#B58A36

#D0931B

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

3.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.80:1

Deuteranopia

#B68C37

#A79836

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B68C37

#949449

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B68C37

#B8848C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mayan Gold 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

#C89644

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B68C37

Daylight 5500K

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

#B59B69

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#365491

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #B68C37;

CSS — background

background-color: #B68C37;

CSS Variable

--color-mayan-gold: #B68C37;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mayan-gold': '#B68C37' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B68C37] text-[#B68C37]

SCSS

$mayan-gold: #B68C37;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B68C37?

#B68C37 is Mayan Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B68C37 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mayan Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Mayan Gold?

Mayan Gold 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 Mayan Gold?

You can download Mayan Gold 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 Mayan Gold?

The hex code is #B68C37. In RGB it's 182, 140, 55, and in HSL it's 40°, 54%, 46%.

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