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Tree

#B9B9A2

RGB 185, 185, 162 · HSL 60°, 14%, 68% · CMYK 0, 0, 12, 27

Tree is #B9B9A2 in HEX — rgb(185, 185, 162), hsl(60°, 14%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 12%, 27%).

Tree pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 14%, 68%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B9B9A2

RGB185, 185, 162

HSL60°, 14%, 68%

HSV60°, 12%, 73%

CMYK0, 0, 12, 27

Decimal12171682

CSS RGBrgb(185, 185, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 14%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Killarney CC-698

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Vert de Terre 234

ΔE 1 · #BABBA5

Dunn-Edwards

Tickled Crow DEC780

ΔE 1.6 · #B6BAA4

Sherwin-Williams

Softened Green SW6177

ΔE 1.6 · #BBBCA7

Behr

Court Green QE-34

ΔE 1.6 · #B8B6A1

PPG

Heavy Hammock 1027-3

ΔE 2 · #BEB9A2

Dulux

New Neutral S19B2

ΔE 2.6 · #BFC0AA

Vista Paint

Dream Weaver K-900

ΔE 3.3 · #B0B8A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Jackson Antique historic-jackson-antique

ΔE 3.6 · #C2BCA9

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 3.9 · #B8B799

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 4.4 · #C5C2AF

Valspar

Green Monsoon 5008-3C

ΔE 4.5 · #B6BEA1

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 5 · #C8BEAA

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5 · #C7BBA3

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 5.2 · #B6BBAD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#B9B9A2

#A2A2B9

Analogous

#B9ADA2

#B9B9A2

#ADB9A2

Triadic

#B9B9A2

#A2B9B9

#B9A2B9

Split-Complementary

#B9B9A2

#A2ADB9

#ADA2B9

Tetradic

#B9B9A2

#A2B9AD

#A2A2B9

#B9A2AD

Monochromatic

#6E6E53

#989876

#B9B9A2

#DADACE

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#B9B9A2

#A2B9A2

#A2A2B9

#B9A2B9

Compound

#B9B9A2

#ADB9A2

#A2A2B9

#ADA2B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7C7B5

#D4D4C8

#E5E5E0

Darker

#9C9C7A

#6E6E51

#40402F

Saturation

#B1B1AA

#B9B9A2

#DCDC7F

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9B9A2

#BCB7A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9B9A2

#B9B9A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9B9A2

#BBB6B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tree 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

#CAB795

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9B9A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7BCB9

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.

#7878AE

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: #B9B9A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9B9A2;

CSS Variable

--color-tree: #B9B9A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tree': '#B9B9A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9B9A2] text-[#B9B9A2]

SCSS

$tree: #B9B9A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9B9A2?

#B9B9A2 is Tree, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B9B9A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tree?

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

What colors pair well with Tree?

Tree 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 Tree?

You can download Tree 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 Tree?

The hex code is #B9B9A2. In RGB it's 185, 185, 162, and in HSL it's 60°, 14%, 68%.

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