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Malt Shake

#BBA87F

RGB 187, 168, 127 · HSL 41°, 31%, 62% · CMYK 0, 10, 32, 27

Malt Shake is #BBA87F in HEX — rgb(187, 168, 127), hsl(41°, 31%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 32%, 27%).

Malt Shake pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 31%, 62%. 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#BBA87F

RGB187, 168, 127

HSL41°, 31%, 62%

HSV41°, 32%, 73%

CMYK0, 10, 32, 27

Decimal12298367

CSS RGBrgb(187, 168, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 31%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Star Of Gold 323

ΔE 1.1 · #BAA87D

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 1.4 · #BBA67F

PPG

Sailor's Knot 1100-4

ΔE 1.6 · #B8A47A

Vista Paint

Serengeti Safari K-987

ΔE 1.8 · #BDA882

Valspar

Caraway Seed 3005-9C

ΔE 2 · #BDA67F

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Treasure SW9118

ΔE 2.1 · #B9A47E

Dunn-Edwards

Handwoven DE6200

ΔE 2.5 · #BFA984

Benjamin Moore

Spice 1040

ΔE 2.6 · #BDA57F

Behr

Cliff Ridge MQ2-29

ΔE 2.7 · #C2AA7F

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 3.3 · #B3A477

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4.7 · #C1A878

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.8 · #B29B79

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 7.2 · #C6B294

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 8.1 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 8.2 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 8.7 · #BCB596

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#BBA87F

#8093BC

Analogous

#BC8B80

#BBA87F

#B1BC80

Triadic

#BBA87F

#80BCA9

#A980BC

Split-Complementary

#BBA87F

#80B1BC

#8B80BC

Tetradic

#BBA87F

#80BC8B

#8093BC

#BC80B1

Monochromatic

#6B5B38

#9D8553

#BBA87F

#D7CBB2

#F1EDE4

Rectangle

#BBA87F

#93BC80

#8093BC

#A980BC

Compound

#BBA87F

#B1BC80

#8093BC

#8B80BC

Variations

Lighter

#CABA99

#D4CAB6

#E4E0D6

Darker

#A88E55

#756239

#453921

Saturation

#A7A195

#BCA980

#DEB55F

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBA87F

#B5AC7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBA87F

#ABAB85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBA87F

#BDA3A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Malt Shake 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

#CCAB7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBA87F

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B09F

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.

#677BA6

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: #BBA87F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBA87F;

CSS Variable

--color-malt-shake: #BBA87F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'malt-shake': '#BBA87F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBA87F] text-[#BBA87F]

SCSS

$malt-shake: #BBA87F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBA87F?

#BBA87F is Malt Shake, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BBA87F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Malt Shake?

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

What colors pair well with Malt Shake?

Malt Shake 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 Malt Shake?

You can download Malt Shake 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 Malt Shake?

The hex code is #BBA87F. In RGB it's 187, 168, 127, and in HSL it's 41°, 31%, 62%.

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