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Kahlua Milk

#BAB099

RGB 186, 176, 153 · HSL 42°, 19%, 66% · CMYK 0, 5, 18, 27

Kahlua Milk is #BAB099 in HEX — rgb(186, 176, 153), hsl(42°, 19%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 18%, 27%).

Kahlua Milk pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 19%, 66%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BAB099

RGB186, 176, 153

HSL42°, 19%, 66%

HSV42°, 18%, 73%

CMYK0, 5, 18, 27

Decimal12234905

CSS RGBrgb(186, 176, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 19%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Kahlua Milk S15C3

ΔE 0.7 · #BAAF99

Sherwin-Williams

Avenue Tan SW7543

ΔE 0.8 · #BCB099

PPG

True Khaki 14-27

ΔE 0.9 · #B8AE98

Benjamin Moore

Sag HC-95

ΔE 1.2 · #B9AF96

Vista Paint

Roman Ruins C-224

ΔE 1.6 · #BFB49D

Behr

Nile Sand UL170-19

ΔE 2.1 · #BAAC94

Hallman-Lindsay

Roman Ruins 225

ΔE 2.3 · #C0B5A0

Farrow & Ball

French Gray 18

ΔE 2.4 · #B5B19A

Dunn-Edwards

Pigeon Gray DE6214

ΔE 2.7 · #C1B4A0

Valspar

Oregon Coast 6007-1C

ΔE 3.2 · #C3B6A2

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 3.3 · #B7AE9D

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 3.3 · #C2B19D

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.3 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.5 · #BDB091

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.3 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#BAB099

#98A2B9

Analogous

#B99E98

#BAB099

#B2B998

Triadic

#BAB099

#98B9AF

#AF98B9

Split-Complementary

#BAB099

#98B2B9

#9E98B9

Tetradic

#BAB099

#98B99E

#98A2B9

#B998B2

Monochromatic

#6D634A

#9A8C6A

#BAB099

#D8D2C5

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#BAB099

#A2B998

#98A2B9

#AF98B9

Compound

#BAB099

#B2B998

#98A2B9

#9E98B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7BFAC

#D3CEC3

#E5E2DD

Darker

#9F906F

#706449

#423B2A

Saturation

#ADAAA3

#B9AF98

#DCBD75

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAB099

#B7B29A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAB099

#B2B29C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAB099

#BBADAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Kahlua Milk 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

#CBB18E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAB099

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8B6B2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7384AB

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: #BAB099;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAB099;

CSS Variable

--color-kahlua-milk: #BAB099;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kahlua-milk': '#BAB099' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAB099] text-[#BAB099]

SCSS

$kahlua-milk: #BAB099;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAB099?

#BAB099 is Kahlua Milk, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BAB099 warm or cool?

Kahlua Milk reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kahlua Milk?

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

What colors pair well with Kahlua Milk?

Kahlua Milk 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 Kahlua Milk?

You can download Kahlua Milk 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 Kahlua Milk?

The hex code is #BAB099. In RGB it's 186, 176, 153, and in HSL it's 42°, 19%, 66%.

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