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Sea Squash

#BA9E43

RGB 186, 158, 67 · HSL 46°, 47%, 50% · CMYK 0, 15, 64, 27

Sea Squash is #BA9E43 in HEX — rgb(186, 158, 67), hsl(46°, 47%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 64%, 27%).

Sea Squash pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 47%, 50%. 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#BA9E43

RGB186, 158, 67

HSL46°, 47%, 50%

HSV46°, 64%, 73%

CMYK0, 15, 64, 27

Decimal12230211

CSS RGBrgb(186, 158, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 47%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sea Squash S17F8

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Tiki Torch DE5453

ΔE 1.9 · #BB9E3F

Benjamin Moore

Spice CSP-925

ΔE 2.5 · #BDA447

Behr

Golden Bear 330F-5

ΔE 2.8 · #B39C43

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 4.1 · #C7A44B

PPG

Golden Field 1107-7

ΔE 4.2 · #C39E44

Hallman-Lindsay

Hair Ribbon 809

ΔE 4.2 · #BD9C3A

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 4.3 · #BAA24E

Vista Paint

Yellow Lupine C-807

ΔE 5.3 · #C9A948

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 6.4 · #B29445

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 7.4 · #AEA04B

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 9.5 · #C99E53

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 11 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.1 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 16.3 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 18.8 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#BA9E43

#4460BB

Analogous

#BB6444

#BA9E43

#9BBB44

Triadic

#BA9E43

#44BB9F

#9F44BB

Split-Complementary

#BA9E43

#449BBB

#6444BB

Tetradic

#BA9E43

#44BB64

#4460BB

#BB449B

Monochromatic

#4B401B

#83702F

#BA9E43

#D0BC7C

#E4D9B4

Rectangle

#BA9E43

#60BB44

#4460BB

#9F44BB

Compound

#BA9E43

#9BBB44

#4460BB

#6444BB

Variations

Lighter

#C9B369

#D1C394

#E1DAC4

Darker

#988134

#6A5922

#3F3513

Saturation

#91896E

#BB9F44

#DDB122

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA9E43

#B3A343

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA9E43

#A3A356

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA9E43

#BD959C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sea Squash 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

#CBA34D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA9E43

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8A872

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#415598

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: #BA9E43;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA9E43;

CSS Variable

--color-sea-squash: #BA9E43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sea-squash': '#BA9E43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA9E43] text-[#BA9E43]

SCSS

$sea-squash: #BA9E43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA9E43?

#BA9E43 is Sea Squash, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BA9E43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sea Squash?

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

What colors pair well with Sea Squash?

Sea Squash 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 Sea Squash?

You can download Sea Squash 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 Sea Squash?

The hex code is #BA9E43. In RGB it's 186, 158, 67, and in HSL it's 46°, 47%, 50%.

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