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Star Of Gold

#BAA87D

RGB 186, 168, 125 · HSL 42°, 31%, 61% · CMYK 0, 10, 33, 27

Star Of Gold is #BAA87D in HEX — rgb(186, 168, 125), hsl(42°, 31%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 33%, 27%).

Star Of Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 31%, 61%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BAA87D
RGB186, 168, 125
HSL42°, 31%, 61%
HSV42°, 33%, 73%
CMYK0, 10, 33, 27
Decimal12232829
CSS RGBrgb(186, 168, 125)
CSS HSLhsl(42, 31%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Star Of Gold 323

Exact match

Vista Paint

Star of Gold C-322

ΔE 1 · #B8A87C

PPG

Sailor's Knot 1100-4

ΔE 1.6 · #B8A47A

Benjamin Moore

Golden CSP-1005

ΔE 1.9 · #BDA97B

Sherwin-Williams

Bamboo Shoot SW7733

ΔE 2.1 · #B3A479

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 2.4 · #BBA67F

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 2.4 · #B3A477

Behr

Cliff Ridge MQ2-29

ΔE 2.8 · #C2AA7F

Valspar

Caraway Seed 3005-9C

ΔE 2.9 · #BDA67F

Dunn-Edwards

Handwoven DE6200

ΔE 3.6 · #BFA984

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4.2 · #C1A878

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 6.5 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.2 · #C2B078

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 8.2 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.6 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 9.3 · #BCB596

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#BAA87D
#7D8FBA

Analogous

#BA897D
#BAA87D
#AEBA7D

Triadic

#BAA87D
#7DBAA8
#A87DBA

Split-Complementary

#BAA87D
#7DAEBA
#897DBA

Tetradic

#BAA87D
#7DBA89
#7D8FBA
#BA7DAE

Monochromatic

#685937
#9A8451
#BAA87D
#D5C9AF
#EFEBE1

Rectangle

#BAA87D
#8FBA7D
#7D8FBA
#A87DBA

Compound

#BAA87D
#AEBA7D
#7D8FBA
#897DBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8B997
#D3CAB4
#E4DFD5

Darker

#A58D54
#736138
#443920

Saturation

#A59F92
#BAA87D
#DDB65A

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)

Aa

vs White

2.34:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

8.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAA87D
#B5AB7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAA87D
#ABAB84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAA87D
#BCA2A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Star Of Gold 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

#CBAB79

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAA87D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8B09D

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.

#6477A5

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

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: #BAA87D;
CSS — background 
background-color: #BAA87D;
CSS Variable 
--color-star-of-gold: #BAA87D;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'star-of-gold': '#BAA87D' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#BAA87D] text-[#BAA87D]
SCSS 
$star-of-gold: #BAA87D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAA87D?

#BAA87D is Star Of Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BAA87D warm or cool?

Star Of Gold reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Star Of Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Star Of Gold?

Star Of Gold 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 Star Of Gold?

You can download Star Of Gold 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 Star Of Gold?

The hex code is #BAA87D. In RGB it's 186, 168, 125, and in HSL it's 42°, 31%, 61%.

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