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Mosaic

#BAB497

RGB 186, 180, 151 · HSL 50°, 20%, 66% · CMYK 0, 3, 19, 27

Mosaic is #BAB497 in HEX — rgb(186, 180, 151), hsl(50°, 20%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 19%, 27%).

Mosaic pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 20%, 66%. 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#BAB497

RGB186, 180, 151

HSL50°, 20%, 66%

HSV50°, 19%, 73%

CMYK0, 3, 19, 27

Decimal12235927

CSS RGBrgb(186, 180, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 20%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mosaic 1517

Exact match

Behr

Seedling PPU9-9

ΔE 0.6 · #B8B396

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 1.2 · #BCB596

Dulux

Disguise S17C3

ΔE 1.6 · #B7B598

Sherwin-Williams

Koi Pond SW7727

ΔE 1.8 · #B9B292

Dunn-Edwards

Trinity Islands DE6249

ΔE 1.9 · #B9B79B

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 2.2 · #B8B799

Valspar

Oakmoss 6005-3C

ΔE 2.2 · #BAB594

PPG

Easy 1026-3

ΔE 2.3 · #BEB394

Vista Paint

Helen of Troy C-349

ΔE 2.9 · #C2B89E

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 3.3 · #BDB091

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

ΔE 3.4 · #B5AB8F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 3.6 · #C5BA9A

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 4.2 · #ACAC90

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.8 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#BAB497

#979DBA

Analogous

#BAA397

#BAB497

#AEBA97

Triadic

#BAB497

#97BAB4

#B497BA

Split-Complementary

#BAB497

#97AEBA

#A397BA

Tetradic

#BAB497

#97BAA3

#979DBA

#BA97AE

Monochromatic

#6E6849

#9B9369

#BAB497

#D8D5C5

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#BAB497

#9DBA97

#979DBA

#B497BA

Compound

#BAB497

#AEBA97

#979DBA

#A397BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8C3AC

#D4D1C2

#E5E3DC

Darker

#A0976D

#716A48

#423E29

Saturation

#AEACA3

#BAB497

#DCCB74

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAB497

#BAB498

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAB497

#B5B59B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAB497

#BCB0B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mosaic 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

#CBB48C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAB497

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8B9B1

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#737CAB

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: #BAB497;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAB497;

CSS Variable

--color-mosaic: #BAB497;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mosaic': '#BAB497' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAB497] text-[#BAB497]

SCSS

$mosaic: #BAB497;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAB497?

#BAB497 is Mosaic, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BAB497 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mosaic?

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

What colors pair well with Mosaic?

Mosaic 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 Mosaic?

You can download Mosaic 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 Mosaic?

The hex code is #BAB497. In RGB it's 186, 180, 151, and in HSL it's 50°, 20%, 66%.

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