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Inner Cervela

#BBAA7E

RGB 187, 170, 126 · HSL 43°, 31%, 61% · CMYK 0, 9, 33, 27

Inner Cervela is #BBAA7E in HEX — rgb(187, 170, 126), hsl(43°, 31%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 33%, 27%).

Inner Cervela pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 31%, 61%. 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#BBAA7E

RGB187, 170, 126

HSL43°, 31%, 61%

HSV43°, 33%, 73%

CMYK0, 9, 33, 27

Decimal12298878

CSS RGBrgb(187, 170, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 31%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Star of Gold C-322

ΔE 0.9 · #B8A87C

Hallman-Lindsay

Star Of Gold 323

ΔE 0.9 · #BAA87D

PPG

Nettle 1111-4

ΔE 1.8 · #BBAC7D

Benjamin Moore

Golden CSP-1005

ΔE 1.8 · #BDA97B

Sherwin-Williams

Bamboo Shoot SW7733

ΔE 2.5 · #B3A479

Kilz

Zucchini Garden LF130-01

ΔE 2.6 · #B3A477

Valspar

Desert Grass 3008-7C

ΔE 3 · #BCAE7D

Behr

Cliff Ridge MQ2-29

ΔE 3 · #C2AA7F

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 3.2 · #BBA67F

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Floor DE6186

ΔE 3.5 · #C6B183

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4.2 · #C1A878

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 6.5 · #C2B078

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 7.4 · #B29B79

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 8.4 · #C6B294

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 9.2 · #BCB596

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#BBAA7E

#7D8EBA

Analogous

#BA8A7D

#BBAA7E

#ADBA7D

Triadic

#BBAA7E

#7DBAA9

#A97DBA

Split-Complementary

#BBAA7E

#7DADBA

#8A7DBA

Tetradic

#BBAA7E

#7DBA8A

#7D8EBA

#BA7DAD

Monochromatic

#685A37

#9A8551

#BBAA7E

#D5CAAF

#EFEBE1

Rectangle

#BBAA7E

#8EBA7D

#7D8EBA

#A97DBA

Compound

#BBAA7E

#ADBA7D

#7D8EBA

#8A7DBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8BA97

#D3CAB4

#E4DFD5

Darker

#A58E54

#736238

#443920

Saturation

#A5A092

#BAA97D

#DDB85A

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBAA7E

#B7AD7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBAA7E

#ADAD85

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBAA7E

#BDA4A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Inner Cervela 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

#CCAC7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBAA7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B19E

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.

#6476A5

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: #BBAA7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBAA7E;

CSS Variable

--color-inner-cervela: #BBAA7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'inner-cervela': '#BBAA7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBAA7E] text-[#BBAA7E]

SCSS

$inner-cervela: #BBAA7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBAA7E?

#BBAA7E is Inner Cervela, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BBAA7E warm or cool?

Inner Cervela reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Inner Cervela?

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

What colors pair well with Inner Cervela?

Inner Cervela 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 Inner Cervela?

You can download Inner Cervela 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 Inner Cervela?

The hex code is #BBAA7E. In RGB it's 187, 170, 126, and in HSL it's 43°, 31%, 61%.

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