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Liminal Yellow

#BBB875

RGB 187, 184, 117 · HSL 57°, 34%, 60% · CMYK 0, 2, 37, 27

Liminal Yellow is #BBB875 in HEX — rgb(187, 184, 117), hsl(57°, 34%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 37%, 27%).

Liminal Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 34%, 60%. 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#BBB875

RGB187, 184, 117

HSL57°, 34%, 60%

HSV57°, 37%, 73%

CMYK0, 2, 37, 27

Decimal12302453

CSS RGBrgb(187, 184, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 34%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Young Green K-419

ΔE 1 · #BBBA77

Benjamin Moore

Lilianna CSP-855

ΔE 1.7 · #BDB979

Behr

Harmonic Tan 380F-5

ΔE 2.3 · #BEBC7C

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 2.4 · #BCB472

Dulux

Rodham S18E5

ΔE 3.3 · #B2AF6C

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 3.4 · #BEBD7F

Kilz

Canteen LF260-02

ΔE 4.2 · #B1B874

Valspar

Jalapeno Jelly 6005-6A

ΔE 4.8 · #B0AD70

PPG

Secret Scribbles 11-12

ΔE 4.8 · #B7AD6E

Dunn-Edwards

Grass Root DE5521

ΔE 5.3 · #C3C175

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 6.2 · #C8BD83

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 6.4 · #BCB667

Sherwin-Williams

Mélange Green SW6710

ΔE 6.6 · #C4C476

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 8.9 · #BEC675

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.7 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 15.3 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#BBB875

#767ABC

Analogous

#BC9676

#BBB875

#9CBC76

Triadic

#BBB875

#76BCB8

#B876BC

Split-Complementary

#BBB875

#769CBC

#9676BC

Tetradic

#BBB875

#76BC96

#767ABC

#BC769C

Monochromatic

#676432

#9A964C

#BBB875

#D5D3AA

#EEEDDD

Rectangle

#BBB875

#7ABC76

#767ABC

#B876BC

Compound

#BBB875

#9CBC76

#767ABC

#9676BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9C692

#D3D2B0

#E4E3D3

Darker

#A6A24F

#747035

#44421E

Saturation

#A3A28F

#BCB876

#DDD755

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBB875

#C1B476

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBB875

#B9B980

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBB875

#BFB0B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Liminal Yellow 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

#CCB773

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBB875

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9BC97

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#5E62A6

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: #BBB875;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBB875;

CSS Variable

--color-liminal-yellow: #BBB875;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'liminal-yellow': '#BBB875' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBB875] text-[#BBB875]

SCSS

$liminal-yellow: #BBB875;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBB875?

#BBB875 is Liminal Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BBB875 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Liminal Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Liminal Yellow?

Liminal Yellow 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 Liminal Yellow?

You can download Liminal Yellow 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 Liminal Yellow?

The hex code is #BBB875. In RGB it's 187, 184, 117, and in HSL it's 57°, 34%, 60%.

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