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Hidden Tribe

#BB9900

RGB 187, 153, 0 · HSL 49°, 100%, 37% · CMYK 0, 18, 100, 27

Hidden Tribe is #BB9900 in HEX — rgb(187, 153, 0), hsl(49°, 100%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 100%, 27%).

Hidden Tribe pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 100%, 37%. 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#BB9900

RGB187, 153, 0

HSL49°, 100%, 37%

HSV49°, 100%, 73%

CMYK0, 18, 100, 27

Decimal12294400

CSS RGBrgb(187, 153, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 100%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Leisure S-H-360

ΔE 3.1 · #BD9609

Dunn-Edwards

Mustard Seed DE5426

ΔE 6.3 · #C69F26

Sherwin-Williams

Citronella SW6915

ΔE 7.6 · #CBA901

PPG

Grass Daisy 1215-6

ΔE 8.7 · #CEB02A

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 9.3 · #BC911F

Vista Paint

Mustard Field K-1201

ΔE 9.3 · #D2B11D

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 9.6 · #D6AC34

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 9.8 · #CDA434

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 9.8 · #CEA02F

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 11 · #CEAB3B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 17.3 · #DBB651

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 18.9 · #BF8D35

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 20.1 · #AF7C20

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 20.3 · #EABE5B

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 21.2 · #FAD140

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#BB9900

#0023BD

Analogous

#BD3C00

#BB9900

#81BD00

Triadic

#BB9900

#00BD9A

#9A00BD

Split-Complementary

#BB9900

#0081BD

#3C00BD

Tetradic

#BB9900

#00BD3C

#0023BD

#BD0081

Monochromatic

#241D00

#705C00

#BB9900

#FFD20A

#FFE057

Rectangle

#BB9900

#23BD00

#0023BD

#9A00BD

Compound

#BB9900

#81BD00

#0023BD

#3C00BD

Variations

Lighter

#FDCF00

#F1D24D

#EEE09F

Darker

#977B00

#685500

#3C3100

Saturation

#7B7042

#BD9A00

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

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB9900

#B2A000

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB9900

#9F9F39

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB9900

#BE8E97

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hidden Tribe 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

#CC9F1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB9900

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9A43F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#102890

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: #BB9900;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB9900;

CSS Variable

--color-hidden-tribe: #BB9900;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hidden-tribe': '#BB9900' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB9900] text-[#BB9900]

SCSS

$hidden-tribe: #BB9900;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB9900?

#BB9900 is Hidden Tribe, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BB9900 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hidden Tribe?

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

What colors pair well with Hidden Tribe?

Hidden Tribe 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 Hidden Tribe?

You can download Hidden Tribe 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 Hidden Tribe?

The hex code is #BB9900. In RGB it's 187, 153, 0, and in HSL it's 49°, 100%, 37%.

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