YELLOWS

Disguise

#B7B698

RGB 183, 182, 152 · HSL 58°, 18%, 66% · CMYK 0, 1, 17, 28

Disguise is #B7B698 in HEX — rgb(183, 182, 152), hsl(58°, 18%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 17%, 28%).

Disguise pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 18%, 66%. 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#B7B698

RGB183, 182, 152

HSL58°, 18%, 66%

HSV58°, 17%, 72%

CMYK0, 1, 17, 28

Decimal12039832

CSS RGBrgb(183, 182, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 18%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 0.4 · #B8B799

Dulux

Disguise S17C3

ΔE 0.7 · #B7B598

Dunn-Edwards

Trinity Islands DE6249

ΔE 1.2 · #B9B79B

Behr

Seedling PPU9-9

ΔE 1.8 · #B8B396

Benjamin Moore

Mosaic 1517

ΔE 2.1 · #BAB497

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 2.1 · #B9BA99

Valspar

Oakmoss 6005-3C

ΔE 2.3 · #BAB594

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 2.5 · #BCB596

Sherwin-Williams

Koi Pond SW7727

ΔE 2.9 · #B9B292

Vista Paint

Golden Shores K-404

ΔE 3.7 · #BABD9A

PPG

Olive Sprig 1125-4

ΔE 3.8 · #ACAF95

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 3.9 · #ACAC90

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.7 · #C5BA9A

Hallman-Lindsay

Rediscover 408

ΔE 4.9 · #B5B790

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 7.3 · #A7A58F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.4 · #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

#B7B698

#999AB8

Analogous

#B8A799

#B7B698

#A9B899

Triadic

#B7B698

#99B8B7

#B799B8

Split-Complementary

#B7B698

#99A9B8

#A799B8

Tetradic

#B7B698

#99B8A7

#999AB8

#B899A9

Monochromatic

#6C6B4B

#99976C

#B7B698

#D7D7C6

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#B7B698

#9AB899

#999AB8

#B799B8

Compound

#B7B698

#A9B899

#999AB8

#A799B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6C5AD

#D3D2C3

#E4E4DD

Darker

#9D9C70

#6F6E4A

#41402B

Saturation

#ADADA4

#B8B799

#DBD875

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

10.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7B698

#BAB499

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7B698

#B6B69C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7B698

#B9B2B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Disguise 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

#C9B58D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7B698

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6BAB1

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.

#7375AB

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: #B7B698;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7B698;

CSS Variable

--color-disguise: #B7B698;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'disguise': '#B7B698' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7B698] text-[#B7B698]

SCSS

$disguise: #B7B698;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7B698?

#B7B698 is Disguise, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B7B698 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Disguise?

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

What colors pair well with Disguise?

Disguise 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 Disguise?

You can download Disguise 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 Disguise?

The hex code is #B7B698. In RGB it's 183, 182, 152, and in HSL it's 58°, 18%, 66%.

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