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Lewiville

#BAB891

RGB 186, 184, 145 · HSL 57°, 23%, 65% · CMYK 0, 1, 22, 27

Lewiville is #BAB891 in HEX — rgb(186, 184, 145), hsl(57°, 23%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 22%, 27%).

Lewiville pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 23%, 65%. 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#BAB891

RGB186, 184, 145

HSL57°, 23%, 65%

HSV57°, 22%, 73%

CMYK0, 1, 22, 27

Decimal12236945

CSS RGBrgb(186, 184, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 23%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lewiville 494

Exact match

Behr

Mochachino 740D-4

ΔE 0.6 · #BCB992

Valspar

Young Willow 6003-3C

ΔE 1.4 · #BDB994

Vista Paint

Jungle Cane K-412

ΔE 1.7 · #BDBC93

Hallman-Lindsay

Rediscover 408

ΔE 1.7 · #B5B790

Dulux

Esprit S18D3

ΔE 2.7 · #BEBC99

PPG

Bahia Grass 1122-4

ΔE 2.9 · #B9BD97

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 3 · #C1B98F

Sherwin-Williams

Baby Bok Choy SW9037

ΔE 4.2 · #BBB98A

Kilz

Kiwi LG160-02

ΔE 4.3 · #BEC297

Dunn-Edwards

Light Pine DE5535

ΔE 4.5 · #BCC09E

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 4.6 · #BCB596

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 4.8 · #B8B799

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.3 · #C5BA9A

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 6.5 · #CFC7A2

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#BAB891

#9193BA

Analogous

#BAA491

#BAB891

#A8BA91

Triadic

#BAB891

#91BAB8

#B891BA

Split-Complementary

#BAB891

#91A8BA

#A491BA

Tetradic

#BAB891

#91BAA4

#9193BA

#BA91A8

Monochromatic

#6E6C45

#9D9A62

#BAB891

#D8D7C0

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#BAB891

#93BA91

#9193BA

#B891BA

Compound

#BAB891

#A8BA91

#9193BA

#A491BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8C6A7

#D4D3BF

#E5E4DB

Darker

#A29F67

#727044

#434227

Saturation

#ACABA0

#BAB891

#DDD76F

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAB891

#BEB692

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAB891

#B8B897

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAB891

#BDB3B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lewiville 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

#CBB788

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAB891

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8BCAC

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7073A9

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: #BAB891;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAB891;

CSS Variable

--color-lewiville: #BAB891;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lewiville': '#BAB891' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAB891] text-[#BAB891]

SCSS

$lewiville: #BAB891;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAB891?

#BAB891 is Lewiville, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BAB891 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lewiville?

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

What colors pair well with Lewiville?

Lewiville 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 Lewiville?

You can download Lewiville 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 Lewiville?

The hex code is #BAB891. In RGB it's 186, 184, 145, and in HSL it's 57°, 23%, 65%.

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