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Desert Moss

#B9A64B

RGB 185, 166, 75 · HSL 50°, 44%, 51% · CMYK 0, 10, 59, 27

Desert Moss is #B9A64B in HEX — rgb(185, 166, 75), hsl(50°, 44%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 59%, 27%).

Desert Moss pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 44%, 51%. 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#B9A64B

RGB185, 166, 75

HSL50°, 44%, 51%

HSV50°, 59%, 73%

CMYK0, 10, 59, 27

Decimal12166731

CSS RGBrgb(185, 166, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 44%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Desert Moss 360F-5

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Slicker 801

ΔE 2 · #BCA849

Dunn-Edwards

Moss Stone DE5481

ΔE 2 · #B4A54B

Dulux

Pickled S17F7

ΔE 2.3 · #B3A44B

Benjamin Moore

Spice CSP-925

ΔE 3.1 · #BDA447

Vista Paint

Rain Slicker C-800

ΔE 3.2 · #B8A745

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 3.8 · #BAA24E

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 4.4 · #AEA04B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 4.9 · #C9B156

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 5.1 · #B7A756

PPG

Glorious Gold 1107-6

ΔE 7.6 · #CBA956

Sherwin-Williams

Hep Green SW6704

ΔE 8 · #C4B146

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 11.7 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 14.6 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 19.8 · #EEC784

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 21.6 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#B9A64B

#4B5DB9

Analogous

#B9704B

#B9A64B

#94B94B

Triadic

#B9A64B

#4BB9A7

#A74BB9

Split-Complementary

#B9A64B

#4B94B9

#704BB9

Tetradic

#B9A64B

#4BB970

#4B5DB9

#B94B94

Monochromatic

#4D451E

#847733

#B9A64B

#CEC282

#E4DDB9

Rectangle

#B9A64B

#5DB94B

#4B5DB9

#A74BB9

Compound

#B9A64B

#94B94B

#4B5DB9

#704BB9

Variations

Lighter

#C7B86F

#D0C798

#E1DCC6

Darker

#988838

#6A5F25

#3F3815

Saturation

#938D72

#B9A74B

#DCBE28

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9A64B

#B7A74C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9A64B

#A9A95E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9A64B

#BD9CA4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Desert Moss 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

#CAA953

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9A64B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7AE78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#455398

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: #B9A64B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9A64B;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-moss: #B9A64B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-moss': '#B9A64B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9A64B] text-[#B9A64B]

SCSS

$desert-moss: #B9A64B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9A64B?

#B9A64B is Desert Moss, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B9A64B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Moss?

Desert Moss 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 Desert Moss?

You can download Desert Moss 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 Desert Moss?

The hex code is #B9A64B. In RGB it's 185, 166, 75, and in HSL it's 50°, 44%, 51%.

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