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Gold Taffeta

#BB9A39

RGB 187, 154, 57 · HSL 45°, 53%, 48% · CMYK 0, 18, 70, 27

Gold Taffeta is #BB9A39 in HEX — rgb(187, 154, 57), hsl(45°, 53%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 70%, 27%).

Gold Taffeta pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 53%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BB9A39

RGB187, 154, 57

HSL45°, 53%, 48%

HSV45°, 70%, 73%

CMYK0, 18, 70, 27

Decimal12294713

CSS RGBrgb(187, 154, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 53%, 48%)

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PPG

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Dulux

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ΔE 4 · #BA9E43

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ΔE 5.9 · #C49832

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Kobra

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ΔE 17.1 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#BB9A39

#3A5ABB

Analogous

#BB5A3A

#BB9A39

#9BBB3A

Triadic

#BB9A39

#3ABB9B

#9B3ABB

Split-Complementary

#BB9A39

#3A9BBB

#5A3ABB

Tetradic

#BB9A39

#3ABB5A

#3A5ABB

#BB3A9B

Monochromatic

#463A16

#816A28

#BB9A39

#D3BA6F

#E5D6A9

Rectangle

#BB9A39

#5ABB3A

#3A5ABB

#9B3ABB

Compound

#BB9A39

#9BBB3A

#3A5ABB

#5A3ABB

Variations

Lighter

#CDB15D

#D3C18C

#E2D9BF

Darker

#987D2B

#6B571C

#3F330F

Saturation

#8E8467

#BB9B3A

#D8A91D

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

2.69:1

Fail

vs Black

7.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB9A39

#B1A139

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB9A39

#A0A04F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB9A39

#BE9199

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gold Taffeta 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

#CCA046

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB9A39

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9A56A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#395197

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: #BB9A39;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB9A39;

CSS Variable

--color-gold-taffeta: #BB9A39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gold-taffeta': '#BB9A39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB9A39] text-[#BB9A39]

SCSS

$gold-taffeta: #BB9A39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB9A39?

#BB9A39 is Gold Taffeta, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BB9A39 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gold Taffeta?

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

What colors pair well with Gold Taffeta?

Gold Taffeta 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 Gold Taffeta?

You can download Gold Taffeta 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 Gold Taffeta?

The hex code is #BB9A39. In RGB it's 187, 154, 57, and in HSL it's 45°, 53%, 48%.

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