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Golden Passionfruit

#B9BB31

RGB 185, 187, 49 · HSL 61°, 58%, 46% · CMYK 1, 0, 74, 27

Golden Passionfruit is #B9BB31 in HEX — rgb(185, 187, 49), hsl(61°, 58%, 46%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 74%, 27%).

Golden Passionfruit pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 58%, 46%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B9BB31

RGB185, 187, 49

HSL61°, 58%, 46%

HSV61°, 74%, 73%

CMYK1, 0, 74, 27

Decimal12172081

CSS RGBrgb(185, 187, 49)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 58%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Golden Passionfruit S19G9

Exact match

Valspar

Can't Miss Lime 6011-10

ΔE 3.1 · #BEBD3B

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 3.2 · #BDC233

Behr

Margarita P330-6

ΔE 5.9 · #B9B718

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 6.7 · #C9CC4A

Benjamin Moore

Eccentric 2027-30

ΔE 6.9 · #C0C529

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 7.4 · #C6B836

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 11.1 · #CCC921

Vista Paint

Wow K-393

ΔE 12.4 · #D4DD4C

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 13 · #E1CC4F

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 15 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 17 · #91A135

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 17.7 · #A3CD39

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 18.4 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 20.6 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#B9BB31

#3431B9

Analogous

#B97831

#B9BB31

#73B931

Triadic

#B9BB31

#31B7B9

#B931B7

Split-Complementary

#B9BB31

#3173B9

#7831B9

Tetradic

#B9BB31

#31B978

#3431B9

#B93173

Monochromatic

#404011

#7B7D21

#B9BB31

#D3D562

#E4E59E

Rectangle

#B9BB31

#31B934

#3431B9

#B931B7

Compound

#B9BB31

#73B931

#3431B9

#7831B9

Variations

Lighter

#CFD151

#D4D584

#E2E2BB

Darker

#959725

#686A17

#3E3F0C

Saturation

#898A61

#B7B931

#CFD219

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9BB31

#C6B335

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9BB31

#BBBB55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9BB31

#BFAEB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Passionfruit 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

#CAB940

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9BB31

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7BE64

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.

#343395

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: #B9BB31;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9BB31;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-passionfruit: #B9BB31;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-passionfruit': '#B9BB31' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9BB31] text-[#B9BB31]

SCSS

$golden-passionfruit: #B9BB31;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9BB31?

#B9BB31 is Golden Passionfruit, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B9BB31 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Passionfruit?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Passionfruit?

Golden Passionfruit 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 Golden Passionfruit?

You can download Golden Passionfruit 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 Golden Passionfruit?

The hex code is #B9BB31. In RGB it's 185, 187, 49, and in HSL it's 61°, 58%, 46%.

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