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Bangalore

#BBAA88

RGB 187, 170, 136 · HSL 40°, 27%, 63% · CMYK 0, 9, 27, 27

Bangalore is #BBAA88 in HEX — rgb(187, 170, 136), hsl(40°, 27%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 27%).

Bangalore pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 27%, 63%. 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#BBAA88

RGB187, 170, 136

HSL40°, 27%, 63%

HSV40°, 27%, 73%

CMYK0, 9, 27, 27

Decimal12298888

CSS RGBrgb(187, 170, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 27%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Olive Gold C-280

ΔE 0.4 · #BCAA88

Benjamin Moore

Huntington HC-21

ΔE 0.7 · #BBA988

Hallman-Lindsay

Olive Gold 281

ΔE 1.3 · #BFAC8B

Dunn-Edwards

Bamboo Screen DE6193

ΔE 1.7 · #BCAB8C

Behr

Merino N260-4

ΔE 1.8 · #BBA889

Valspar

Dry Earth 6008-4A

ΔE 2.1 · #BDAE89

Sherwin-Williams

Sawgrass Basket SW9121

ΔE 2.8 · #C3B090

PPG

Karma 1026-4

ΔE 2.9 · #B2A484

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 3.2 · #BDB091

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 3.6 · #BBA67F

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.1 · #C6B294

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 5.5 · #BCB186

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 5.7 · #BCB596

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 5.8 · #B29B79

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.9 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.5 · #BA9873

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

#BBAA88

#8798BA

Analogous

#BA9087

#BBAA88

#B2BA87

Triadic

#BBAA88

#87BAA9

#A987BA

Split-Complementary

#BBAA88

#87B2BA

#9087BA

Tetradic

#BBAA88

#87BA90

#8798BA

#BA87B2

Monochromatic

#6B5C3D

#9B8559

#BBAA88

#D6CCB8

#F2EFE8

Rectangle

#BBAA88

#98BA87

#8798BA

#A987BA

Compound

#BBAA88

#B2BA87

#8798BA

#9087BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8BA9F

#D3CBB9

#E4E0D8

Darker

#A48C5D

#73613E

#433923

Saturation

#A8A399

#BAA987

#DDB565

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

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBAA88

#B6AD89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBAA88

#ADAD8D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBAA88

#BDA6A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bangalore 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

#CCAC81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBAA88

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B1A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#6B7FA6

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: #BBAA88;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBAA88;

CSS Variable

--color-bangalore: #BBAA88;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bangalore': '#BBAA88' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBAA88] text-[#BBAA88]

SCSS

$bangalore: #BBAA88;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBAA88?

#BBAA88 is Bangalore, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BBAA88 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bangalore?

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

What colors pair well with Bangalore?

Bangalore 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 Bangalore?

You can download Bangalore 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 Bangalore?

The hex code is #BBAA88. In RGB it's 187, 170, 136, and in HSL it's 40°, 27%, 63%.

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