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Sea Squash

#BAA243

RGB 186, 162, 67 · HSL 48°, 47%, 50% · CMYK 0, 13, 64, 27

Sea Squash is #BAA243 in HEX — rgb(186, 162, 67), hsl(48°, 47%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 64%, 27%).

Sea Squash pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 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#BAA243

RGB186, 162, 67

HSL48°, 47%, 50%

HSV48°, 64%, 73%

CMYK0, 13, 64, 27

Decimal12231235

CSS RGBrgb(186, 162, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 47%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spice CSP-925

ΔE 1.3 · #BDA447

Dunn-Edwards

Tiki Torch DE5453

ΔE 2.6 · #BB9E3F

Dulux

Sea Squash S17F8

ΔE 2.7 · #BA9E43

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Slicker 801

ΔE 2.7 · #BCA849

Behr

Desert Moss 360F-5

ΔE 3.4 · #B9A64B

Vista Paint

Rain Slicker C-800

ΔE 3.6 · #B8A745

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 5.1 · #BAA24E

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 5.6 · #C7A44B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 6 · #C9B156

PPG

Golden Field 1107-7

ΔE 6.1 · #C39E44

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 7 · #AEA04B

Sherwin-Williams

Hep Green SW6704

ΔE 7.4 · #C4B146

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 10.3 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 14.4 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 18.4 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 21.3 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#BAA243

#445CBB

Analogous

#BB6844

#BAA243

#97BB44

Triadic

#BAA243

#44BBA3

#A344BB

Split-Complementary

#BAA243

#4497BB

#6844BB

Tetradic

#BAA243

#44BB68

#445CBB

#BB4497

Monochromatic

#4B411B

#83722F

#BAA243

#D0BF7C

#E4DAB4

Rectangle

#BAA243

#5CBB44

#445CBB

#A344BB

Compound

#BAA243

#97BB44

#445CBB

#6844BB

Variations

Lighter

#C9B669

#D1C594

#E1DBC4

Darker

#988434

#6A5C22

#3F3613

Saturation

#918A6E

#BBA344

#DDB822

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

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAA243

#B5A544

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAA243

#A6A657

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAA243

#BD98A0

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

#CBA64D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAA243

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8AB72

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.

#415298

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: #BAA243;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAA243;

CSS Variable

--color-sea-squash: #BAA243;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sea-squash': '#BAA243' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAA243] text-[#BAA243]

SCSS

$sea-squash: #BAA243;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAA243?

#BAA243 is Sea Squash, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BAA243 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 #BAA243. In RGB it's 186, 162, 67, and in HSL it's 48°, 47%, 50%.

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