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Heavy Goldbrown

#BAAB74

RGB 186, 171, 116 · HSL 47°, 34%, 59% · CMYK 0, 8, 38, 27

Heavy Goldbrown is #BAAB74 in HEX — rgb(186, 171, 116), hsl(47°, 34%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 38%, 27%).

Heavy Goldbrown pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 34%, 59%. 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#BAAB74

RGB186, 171, 116

HSL47°, 34%, 59%

HSV47°, 38%, 73%

CMYK0, 8, 38, 27

Decimal12233588

CSS RGBrgb(186, 171, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 34%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Goldie Oldie 387

ΔE 1.1 · #BAAD75

Vista Paint

Goldie Oldie C-386

ΔE 1.2 · #BBAD74

Behr

Everglade MQ6-60

ΔE 1.2 · #BAAD77

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 2.5 · #C2B078

Dunn-Edwards

Twine DE5501

ΔE 2.5 · #B7A86D

PPG

Gracious Glow 1116-5

ΔE 2.6 · #BAB078

Valspar

Swampwater 3008-7B

ΔE 3.2 · #B3A36A

Sherwin-Williams

Cool Avocado SW9029

ΔE 3.4 · #C4B47D

Benjamin Moore

Honey 257

ΔE 3.8 · #C6B178

Dulux

Aviva S16D4

ΔE 4 · #C5B27F

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 5.4 · #C1A878

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 5.6 · #B3A477

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 6.6 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.5 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.1 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 12.1 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#BAAB74

#7382BA

Analogous

#BA8773

#BAAB74

#A6BA73

Triadic

#BAAB74

#73BAAB

#AB73BA

Split-Complementary

#BAAB74

#73A6BA

#8773BA

Tetradic

#BAAB74

#73BA87

#7382BA

#BA73A6

Monochromatic

#635831

#96864A

#BAAB74

#D3C9A6

#ECE8D9

Rectangle

#BAAB74

#82BA73

#7382BA

#AB73BA

Compound

#BAAB74

#A6BA73

#7382BA

#8773BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8BB8F

#D2CBAE

#E3DFD2

Darker

#A3914D

#726434

#433B1D

Saturation

#A19C8C

#BAAB73

#DCBE50

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAAB74

#B8AC75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAAB74

#AEAE7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAAB74

#BDA4A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Heavy Goldbrown 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

#CBAD72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAAB74

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8B296

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.

#5B6BA5

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: #BAAB74;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAAB74;

CSS Variable

--color-heavy-goldbrown: #BAAB74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heavy-goldbrown': '#BAAB74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAAB74] text-[#BAAB74]

SCSS

$heavy-goldbrown: #BAAB74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAAB74?

#BAAB74 is Heavy Goldbrown, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BAAB74 warm or cool?

Heavy Goldbrown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Heavy Goldbrown?

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

What colors pair well with Heavy Goldbrown?

Heavy Goldbrown 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 Heavy Goldbrown?

You can download Heavy Goldbrown 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 Heavy Goldbrown?

The hex code is #BAAB74. In RGB it's 186, 171, 116, and in HSL it's 47°, 34%, 59%.

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