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Embassy

#B9AF96

RGB 185, 175, 150 · HSL 43°, 20%, 66% · CMYK 0, 5, 19, 27

Embassy is #B9AF96 in HEX — rgb(185, 175, 150), hsl(43°, 20%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 19%, 27%).

Embassy pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 20%, 66%. 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#B9AF96

RGB185, 175, 150

HSL43°, 20%, 66%

HSV43°, 19%, 73%

CMYK0, 5, 19, 27

Decimal12169110

CSS RGBrgb(185, 175, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 20%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Embassy 1523

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Avenue Tan SW7543

ΔE 1.4 · #BCB099

PPG

True Khaki 14-27

ΔE 1.6 · #B8AE98

Dulux

Kahlua Milk S15C3

ΔE 1.7 · #BAAF99

Behr

Nile Sand UL170-19

ΔE 1.8 · #BAAC94

Vista Paint

Roman Ruins C-224

ΔE 2.3 · #BFB49D

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

ΔE 2.3 · #B5AB8F

Farrow & Ball

French Gray 18

ΔE 2.7 · #B5B19A

Valspar

Transitional Tan 6008-2A

ΔE 3.2 · #B0A790

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 3.5 · #BDB091

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 3.6 · #B3AB98

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 4.1 · #C2B19D

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 4.3 · #B7AE9D

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.7 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 4.9 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.8 · #D0C092

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 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

#B9AF96

#97A1BA

Analogous

#BA9E97

#B9AF96

#B2BA97

Triadic

#B9AF96

#97BAB0

#B097BA

Split-Complementary

#B9AF96

#97B2BA

#9E97BA

Tetradic

#B9AF96

#97BA9E

#97A1BA

#BA97B2

Monochromatic

#6E6449

#9B8D69

#B9AF96

#D8D3C5

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#B9AF96

#A1BA97

#97A1BA

#B097BA

Compound

#B9AF96

#B2BA97

#97A1BA

#9E97BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8C0AC

#D4CFC2

#E5E2DC

Darker

#A0926D

#716548

#423B29

Saturation

#AEABA3

#BAB097

#DCBF74

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

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9AF96

#B7B097

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9AF96

#B1B19A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9AF96

#BAACAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Embassy 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

#CAB08C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9AF96

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7B5B0

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7383AB

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: #B9AF96;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9AF96;

CSS Variable

--color-embassy: #B9AF96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'embassy': '#B9AF96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9AF96] text-[#B9AF96]

SCSS

$embassy: #B9AF96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9AF96?

#B9AF96 is Embassy, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B9AF96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Embassy?

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

What colors pair well with Embassy?

Embassy 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 Embassy?

You can download Embassy 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 Embassy?

The hex code is #B9AF96. In RGB it's 185, 175, 150, and in HSL it's 43°, 20%, 66%.

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