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Margarita

#B9B718

RGB 185, 183, 24 · HSL 59°, 77%, 41% · CMYK 0, 1, 87, 27

Margarita is #B9B718 in HEX — rgb(185, 183, 24), hsl(59°, 77%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 87%, 27%).

Margarita pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 77%, 41%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#B9B718

RGB185, 183, 24

HSL59°, 77%, 41%

HSV59°, 87%, 73%

CMYK0, 1, 87, 27

Decimal12171032

CSS RGBrgb(185, 183, 24)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 77%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Margarita P330-6

Exact match

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 4.1 · #C5C225

Benjamin Moore

Eccentric 2027-30

ΔE 5.7 · #C0C529

Dulux

Golden Passionfruit S19G9

ΔE 5.9 · #B9BB31

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 6.1 · #BDC233

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 7.7 · #CCC921

Vista Paint

Miss Marigold K-432

ΔE 8.5 · #CDBC09

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 9.1 · #B2C216

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 9.8 · #D9C737

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 15 · #E1CC4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Basket Of Gold 836

ΔE 19.2 · #F4CC3C

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 19.9 · #A3CD39

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 20.5 · #FAD140

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 20.7 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 23.6 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#B9B718

#181BB9

Analogous

#B96618

#B9B718

#6BB918

Triadic

#B9B718

#18B9B6

#B618B9

Split-Complementary

#B9B718

#186BB9

#6618B9

Tetradic

#B9B718

#18B966

#181BB9

#B9186B

Monochromatic

#323106

#75740F

#B9B718

#E5E238

#EEEC7C

Rectangle

#B9B718

#1BB918

#181BB9

#B618B9

Compound

#B9B718

#6BB918

#181BB9

#6618B9

Variations

Lighter

#E3E02A

#E0DE6A

#E7E6AE

Darker

#979510

#6A6909

#3F3E04

Saturation

#818050

#B9B618

#C5C20C

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9B718

#C3B01F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9B718

#B7B74B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9B718

#BFAAB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Margarita 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

#CAB62D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9B718

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7BB51

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#1F2193

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #B9B718;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9B718;

CSS Variable

--color-margarita: #B9B718;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'margarita': '#B9B718' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9B718] text-[#B9B718]

SCSS

$margarita: #B9B718;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9B718?

#B9B718 is Margarita, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B9B718 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Margarita?

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

What colors pair well with Margarita?

Margarita 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 Margarita?

You can download Margarita 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 Margarita?

The hex code is #B9B718. In RGB it's 185, 183, 24, and in HSL it's 59°, 77%, 41%.

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