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Leek Powder

#B7B17A

RGB 183, 177, 122 · HSL 54°, 30%, 60% · CMYK 0, 3, 33, 28

Leek Powder is #B7B17A in HEX — rgb(183, 177, 122), hsl(54°, 30%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 33%, 28%).

Leek Powder pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 30%, 60%. 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#B7B17A

RGB183, 177, 122

HSL54°, 30%, 60%

HSV54°, 33%, 72%

CMYK0, 3, 33, 28

Decimal12038522

CSS RGBrgb(183, 177, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 30%, 60%)

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Hallman-Lindsay

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Kilz

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Ryegrass SW6423

ΔE 3.7 · #AEAC7A

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ΔE 3.8 · #ADAA6F

Vista Paint

Goldie Oldie C-386

ΔE 3.8 · #BBAD74

Valspar

Jalapeno Jelly 6005-6A

ΔE 3.9 · #B0AD70

Dunn-Edwards

Even Growth DE5494

ΔE 4.2 · #B2AA7A

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 5.2 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

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ΔE 5.3 · #C8BD83

Colorhouse

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Kobra

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IKEA

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Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 13.1 · #C5BA9A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#B7B17A

#7A81B8

Analogous

#B8937A

#B7B17A

#9FB87A

Triadic

#B7B17A

#7AB8B1

#B17AB8

Split-Complementary

#B7B17A

#7A9FB8

#937AB8

Tetradic

#B7B17A

#7AB893

#7A81B8

#B87A9F

Monochromatic

#635F36

#958E50

#B7B17A

#D2CFAC

#EDECDE

Rectangle

#B7B17A

#81B87A

#7A81B8

#B17AB8

Compound

#B7B17A

#9FB87A

#7A81B8

#937AB8

Variations

Lighter

#C6C195

#D1CEB2

#E3E1D4

Darker

#A19954

#706A38

#423E20

Saturation

#A2A090

#B8B17A

#DBCE57

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7B17A

#BAAF7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7B17A

#B2B283

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7B17A

#BAAAAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Leek Powder 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

#C9B177

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7B17A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6B69B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#6269A2

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: #B7B17A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7B17A;

CSS Variable

--color-leek-powder: #B7B17A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leek-powder': '#B7B17A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7B17A] text-[#B7B17A]

SCSS

$leek-powder: #B7B17A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7B17A?

#B7B17A is Leek Powder, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B7B17A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leek Powder?

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

What colors pair well with Leek Powder?

Leek Powder 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 Leek Powder?

You can download Leek Powder 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 Leek Powder?

The hex code is #B7B17A. In RGB it's 183, 177, 122, and in HSL it's 54°, 30%, 60%.

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