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Horn of Plenty

#BBA46D

RGB 187, 164, 109 · HSL 42°, 36%, 58% · CMYK 0, 12, 42, 27

Horn of Plenty is #BBA46D in HEX — rgb(187, 164, 109), hsl(42°, 36%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 42%, 27%).

Horn of Plenty pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 36%, 58%. 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#BBA46D

RGB187, 164, 109

HSL42°, 36%, 58%

HSV42°, 42%, 73%

CMYK0, 12, 42, 27

Decimal12297325

CSS RGBrgb(187, 164, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 36%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Blair HC-22

ΔE 1.7 · #BDA571

Behr

Mesa 320F-5

ΔE 2.1 · #B7A369

Dulux

Gypsy Canvas S16D5

ΔE 2.2 · #B6A167

PPG

Buffalo Hide 1105-6

ΔE 2.7 · #BB9F6A

Sherwin-Williams

Dusted Olive SW9028

ΔE 3 · #BEA775

Valspar

Swampwater 3008-7B

ΔE 3.3 · #B3A36A

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 3.3 · #C0A569

Dunn-Edwards

Bread Pudding DE6159

ΔE 3.5 · #BFA270

Vista Paint

Barefoot Beach K-978

ΔE 4 · #B29A67

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4.2 · #C1A878

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tweed 884

ΔE 4.4 · #C9AB73

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 4.6 · #C2B078

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.2 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 9.8 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.5 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 11.4 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#BBA46D

#6D84BA

Analogous

#BA7D6D

#BBA46D

#ABBA6D

Triadic

#BBA46D

#6DBAA3

#A36DBA

Split-Complementary

#BBA46D

#6DABBA

#7D6DBA

Tetradic

#BBA46D

#6DBA7D

#6D84BA

#BA6DAB

Monochromatic

#61522E

#957D46

#BBA46D

#D3C4A1

#EBE5D5

Rectangle

#BBA46D

#84BA6D

#6D84BA

#A36DBA

Compound

#BBA46D

#ABBA6D

#6D84BA

#7D6DBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8B68A

#D2C7AB

#E3DDD0

Darker

#A3884A

#725E31

#43371C

Saturation

#9F9988

#BAA36D

#DDB14B

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

2.43:1

Fail

vs Black

8.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBA46D

#B4A96D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBA46D

#A8A876

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBA46D

#BD9DA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Horn of Plenty 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

#CCA86D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBA46D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9AD91

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#576EA4

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: #BBA46D;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBA46D;

CSS Variable

--color-horn-of-plenty: #BBA46D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'horn-of-plenty': '#BBA46D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBA46D] text-[#BBA46D]

SCSS

$horn-of-plenty: #BBA46D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBA46D?

#BBA46D is Horn of Plenty, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BBA46D warm or cool?

Horn of Plenty reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Horn of Plenty?

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

What colors pair well with Horn of Plenty?

Horn of Plenty 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 Horn of Plenty?

You can download Horn of Plenty 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 Horn of Plenty?

The hex code is #BBA46D. In RGB it's 187, 164, 109, and in HSL it's 42°, 36%, 58%.

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