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Ginger Grey Yellow

#B8A899

RGB 184, 168, 153 · HSL 29°, 18%, 66% · CMYK 0, 9, 17, 28

Ginger Grey Yellow is #B8A899 in HEX — rgb(184, 168, 153), hsl(29°, 18%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 17%, 28%).

Ginger Grey Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 18%, 66%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B8A899

RGB184, 168, 153

HSL29°, 18%, 66%

HSV29°, 17%, 72%

CMYK0, 9, 17, 28

Decimal12101785

CSS RGBrgb(184, 168, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 18%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mesa Taupe PPU5-14

ΔE 0.5 · #B8A89A

PPG

El Capitan 1020-4 · 15-29

ΔE 1 · #B7A696

Valspar

Timber Dust 2007-10A

ΔE 1 · #BBAA9A

Sherwin-Williams

Utterly Beige SW6080

ΔE 1.2 · #B5A597

Benjamin Moore

Cotswold AF-150

ΔE 1.3 · #B6A796

Dulux

Tavern S10C3

ΔE 1.7 · #B6A494

Kilz

Cottage Stone LL210

ΔE 1.8 · #B8AB9A

Vista Paint

Taupe View K-1188

ΔE 2 · #B4A599

Hallman-Lindsay

Delicate Honeysweet 189

ΔE 2 · #BCAB99

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Stone DE6067

ΔE 2.5 · #BCAA9F

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 2.5 · #B4A693

IKEA

IKEA137 137

ΔE 3.3 · #B4A18F

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 4.7 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 5.1 · #AAA593

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 15.7 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#B8A899

#99A9B8

Analogous

#B89999

#B8A899

#B8B799

Triadic

#B8A899

#99B8A8

#A899B8

Split-Complementary

#B8A899

#99B8B7

#9999B8

Tetradic

#B8A899

#99B899

#99A9B8

#B799B8

Monochromatic

#6C5B4B

#99816C

#B8A899

#D7CEC6

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#B8A899

#A9B899

#99A9B8

#A899B8

Compound

#B8A899

#B8B799

#99A9B8

#9999B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6B9AD

#D3CBC3

#E4E1DD

Darker

#9D8670

#6F5C4A

#41352B

Saturation

#ADA8A4

#B8A899

#DBA775

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8A899

#B1AC99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8A899

#ABAB9B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8A899

#B9A6A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Ginger Grey Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#C9AB8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8A899

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7B0B2

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.

#7390AB

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: #B8A899;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8A899;

CSS Variable

--color-ginger-grey-yellow: #B8A899;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ginger-grey-yellow': '#B8A899' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8A899] text-[#B8A899]

SCSS

$ginger-grey-yellow: #B8A899;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8A899?

#B8A899 is Ginger Grey Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B8A899 warm or cool?

Ginger Grey Yellow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ginger Grey Yellow?

Ginger Grey Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Ginger Grey Yellow?

Ginger Grey Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Ginger Grey Yellow?

You can download Ginger Grey Yellow 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 Ginger Grey Yellow?

The hex code is #B8A899. In RGB it's 184, 168, 153, and in HSL it's 29°, 18%, 66%.

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