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Golden Bear

#BA985F

RGB 186, 152, 95 · HSL 38°, 40%, 55% · CMYK 0, 18, 49, 27

Golden Bear is #BA985F in HEX — rgb(186, 152, 95), hsl(38°, 40%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 49%, 27%).

Golden Bear pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 40%, 55%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BA985F

RGB186, 152, 95

HSL38°, 40%, 55%

HSV38°, 49%, 73%

CMYK0, 18, 49, 27

Decimal12228703

CSS RGBrgb(186, 152, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 40%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 1 · #B7975E

Vista Paint

Sheer Exposure K-994

ΔE 2 · #BB955C

Benjamin Moore

El 223

ΔE 2.6 · #BA9A5C

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Finch 871

ΔE 2.8 · #BA9B5D

Valspar

Antelope Hide 3005-7B

ΔE 3.3 · #C3A069

PPG

Tan Your Hide 1091-6

ΔE 3.3 · #B5905A

Behr

Asian Pear HDC-FL14-7

ΔE 3.4 · #AF9157

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Honey DE6167

ΔE 3.5 · #B39355

Sherwin-Williams

Rustic City SW7699

ΔE 3.5 · #BA9A67

Dulux

Grainfield S15E5

ΔE 3.8 · #B79A66

Kilz

Cairo Gold LE110-02

ΔE 4.8 · #C09658

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6 · #C49C6D

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 6.5 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 8.8 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.6 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 13.8 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#BA985F

#5E80BA

Analogous

#BA6B5E

#BA985F

#AEBA5E

Triadic

#BA985F

#5EBA98

#985EBA

Split-Complementary

#BA985F

#5EAEBA

#6B5EBA

Tetradic

#BA985F

#5EBA6B

#5E80BA

#BA5EAE

Monochromatic

#594726

#8F713D

#BA985F

#D1BB94

#E8DDC9

Rectangle

#BA985F

#80BA5E

#5E80BA

#985EBA

Compound

#BA985F

#AEBA5E

#5E80BA

#6B5EBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8AD7E

#D2C0A3

#E2DACC

Darker

#9F7D41

#6F562B

#423218

Saturation

#9A907E

#BA985E

#DDA23C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA985F

#ADA15F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA985F

#9E9E69

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA985F

#BC9298

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Bear reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#CB9F62

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA985F

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8A487

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#4F6CA0

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: #BA985F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA985F;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-bear: #BA985F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-bear': '#BA985F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA985F] text-[#BA985F]

SCSS

$golden-bear: #BA985F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA985F?

#BA985F is Golden Bear, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BA985F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Bear?

Golden Bear works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Golden Bear?

Golden Bear pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Golden Bear?

You can download Golden Bear 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 Bear?

The hex code is #BA985F. In RGB it's 186, 152, 95, and in HSL it's 38°, 40%, 55%.

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