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Fresh Brew

#B8AA7D

RGB 184, 170, 125 · HSL 46°, 29%, 61% · CMYK 0, 8, 32, 28

Fresh Brew is #B8AA7D in HEX — rgb(184, 170, 125), hsl(46°, 29%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 32%, 28%).

Fresh Brew pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 29%, 61%. 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#B8AA7D

RGB184, 170, 125

HSL46°, 29%, 61%

HSV46°, 32%, 72%

CMYK0, 8, 32, 28

Decimal12102269

CSS RGBrgb(184, 170, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 29%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Star of Gold C-322

ΔE 1.1 · #B8A87C

PPG

Nettle 1111-4

ΔE 1.4 · #BBAC7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Star Of Gold 323

ΔE 2 · #BAA87D

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 2.2 · #B3A477

Sherwin-Williams

Bamboo Shoot SW7733

ΔE 2.3 · #B3A479

Valspar

Desert Grass 3008-7C

ΔE 2.5 · #BCAE7D

Benjamin Moore

Golden CSP-1005

ΔE 2.7 · #BDA97B

Dunn-Edwards

Even Growth DE5494

ΔE 2.9 · #B2AA7A

Dulux

Water Reed S17D4

ΔE 3.8 · #B0A980

Behr

Tarragon Tease PPU9-8

ΔE 4.2 · #B4AC85

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 5.1 · #C1A878

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 6.4 · #C2B078

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.2 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 9.1 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 9.1 · #C8BD83

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 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

#B8AA7D

#7F8CB8

Analogous

#B88E7F

#B8AA7D

#A9B87F

Triadic

#B8AA7D

#7FB8AB

#AB7FB8

Split-Complementary

#B8AA7D

#7FA9B8

#8E7FB8

Tetradic

#B8AA7D

#7FB88E

#7F8CB8

#B87FA9

Monochromatic

#665B38

#978753

#B8AA7D

#D4CBB0

#EFECE1

Rectangle

#B8AA7D

#8CB87F

#7F8CB8

#AB7FB8

Compound

#B8AA7D

#A9B87F

#7F8CB8

#8E7FB8

Variations

Lighter

#C7BC98

#D2CBB5

#E3E0D5

Darker

#A29157

#71643A

#423B21

Saturation

#A4A093

#B8AB7F

#DCBE5B

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8AA7D

#B5AC7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8AA7D

#ACAC84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8AA7D

#BAA4A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fresh Brew 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

#C9AC79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8AA7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7B19D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#6674A3

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: #B8AA7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8AA7D;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-brew: #B8AA7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-brew': '#B8AA7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8AA7D] text-[#B8AA7D]

SCSS

$fresh-brew: #B8AA7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8AA7D?

#B8AA7D is Fresh Brew, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B8AA7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Brew?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Brew?

Fresh Brew 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 Fresh Brew?

You can download Fresh Brew 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 Fresh Brew?

The hex code is #B8AA7D. In RGB it's 184, 170, 125, and in HSL it's 46°, 29%, 61%.

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