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Coriander Seed

#BAB558

RGB 186, 181, 88 · HSL 57°, 42%, 54% · CMYK 0, 3, 53, 27

Coriander Seed is #BAB558 in HEX — rgb(186, 181, 88), hsl(57°, 42%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 53%, 27%).

Coriander Seed pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 42%, 54%. 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#BAB558

RGB186, 181, 88

HSL57°, 42%, 54%

HSV57°, 53%, 73%

CMYK0, 3, 53, 27

Decimal12236120

CSS RGBrgb(186, 181, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 42%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Coriander Seed 370F-5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Terra Verde K-425

ΔE 1.6 · #BFB95C

PPG

Parachute 1218-5

ΔE 2.7 · #BEB755

Benjamin Moore

Split 2146-30

ΔE 3.4 · #B2AE56

Sherwin-Williams

Parakeet SW6711

ΔE 3.8 · #B4B05A

Dulux

Green Me S18F6

ΔE 4.2 · #B5B55F

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Frog DE5480

ΔE 5.3 · #C8BA63

Hallman-Lindsay

The Goods 794

ΔE 6.5 · #AAA651

Valspar

Gilded Pesto 6007-6B

ΔE 7.8 · #B1A859

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 8.4 · #C9B156

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 8.7 · #AEA04B

Kilz

Chameleon LF270-01

ΔE 9.4 · #BEAF64

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 10.3 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 17.3 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 18.7 · #C7DF89

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 19.7 · #F2D964

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 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

#BAB558

#585DBB

Analogous

#BB8558

#BAB558

#8FBB58

Triadic

#BAB558

#58BBB6

#B658BB

Split-Complementary

#BAB558

#588FBB

#8558BB

Tetradic

#BAB558

#58BB85

#585DBB

#BB588F

Monochromatic

#575423

#8D893A

#BAB558

#D1CE8F

#E7E6C5

Rectangle

#BAB558

#5DBB58

#585DBB

#B658BB

Compound

#BAB558

#8FBB58

#585DBB

#8558BB

Variations

Lighter

#C9C57A

#D2CF9F

#E2E1CA

Darker

#9F9A3E

#6F6B29

#413F17

Saturation

#98977B

#BBB658

#DDD536

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAB558

#C0B15A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAB558

#B6B66A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAB558

#BFAAB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Coriander Seed 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

#CBB45D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAB558

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8B981

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.

#4B4F9F

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: #BAB558;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAB558;

CSS Variable

--color-coriander-seed: #BAB558;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coriander-seed': '#BAB558' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAB558] text-[#BAB558]

SCSS

$coriander-seed: #BAB558;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAB558?

#BAB558 is Coriander Seed, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BAB558 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coriander Seed?

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

What colors pair well with Coriander Seed?

Coriander Seed 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 Coriander Seed?

You can download Coriander Seed 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 Coriander Seed?

The hex code is #BAB558. In RGB it's 186, 181, 88, and in HSL it's 57°, 42%, 54%.

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