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Old Trail

#BB8811

RGB 187, 136, 17 · HSL 42°, 83%, 40% · CMYK 0, 27, 91, 27

Old Trail is #BB8811 in HEX — rgb(187, 136, 17), hsl(42°, 83%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 91%, 27%).

Old Trail pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 83%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BB8811

RGB187, 136, 17

HSL42°, 83%, 40%

HSV42°, 91%, 73%

CMYK0, 27, 91, 27

Decimal12290065

CSS RGBrgb(187, 136, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 83%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Treasures S-H-340

ΔE 1.9 · #B8890F

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 3.9 · #C48919

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 5.1 · #BC911F

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 6.7 · #A98307

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Gold DE5356

ΔE 7.6 · #D19B2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 7.8 · #D19932

Vista Paint

Yellow Shout C-934

ΔE 7.8 · #CE9933

Dulux

Sun Dial S15G9

ΔE 8.5 · #C79535

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 8.6 · #C89134

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 9.6 · #AF7C20

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 10.3 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 11.9 · #E3A031

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 12.9 · #C68736

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 15.1 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 18.9 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 21.9 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#BB8811

#1144BB

Analogous

#BB3311

#BB8811

#99BB11

Triadic

#BB8811

#11BB88

#8811BB

Split-Complementary

#BB8811

#1199BB

#3311BB

Tetradic

#BB8811

#11BB33

#1144BB

#BB1199

Monochromatic

#2F2204

#75550B

#BB8811

#EBB22D

#F2CC73

Rectangle

#BB8811

#44BB11

#1144BB

#8811BB

Compound

#BB8811

#99BB11

#1144BB

#3311BB

Variations

Lighter

#EAAD1F

#E4BD62

#E9D6AA

Darker

#996E0A

#6B4D05

#402D01

Saturation

#7F704D

#BB8811

#C38B09

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.64:1

Deuteranopia

#BB8811

#A8970A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB8811

#929236

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB8811

#BD7F88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Old Trail 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

#CC9328

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB8811

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9984C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#1A3E94

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #BB8811;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB8811;

CSS Variable

--color-old-trail: #BB8811;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-trail': '#BB8811' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB8811] text-[#BB8811]

SCSS

$old-trail: #BB8811;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB8811?

#BB8811 is Old Trail, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BB8811 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old Trail?

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

What colors pair well with Old Trail?

Old Trail 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 Old Trail?

You can download Old Trail 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 Old Trail?

The hex code is #BB8811. In RGB it's 187, 136, 17, and in HSL it's 42°, 83%, 40%.

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