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Nugget

#BC9229

RGB 188, 146, 41 · HSL 43°, 64%, 45% · CMYK 0, 22, 78, 26

Nugget is #BC9229 in HEX — rgb(188, 146, 41), hsl(43°, 64%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 78%, 26%).

Nugget pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 64%, 45%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BC9229

RGB188, 146, 41

HSL43°, 64%, 45%

HSV43°, 78%, 74%

CMYK0, 22, 78, 26

Decimal12358185

CSS RGBrgb(188, 146, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 64%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 2.7 · #C49832

Behr

Fervent Brass 340D-6

ΔE 3 · #B78D1C

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 3.1 · #BC911F

Vista Paint

End of the Rainbow K-1205

ΔE 3.8 · #BF9334

Hallman-Lindsay

Curry historic-curry

ΔE 4.8 · #CB9E34

Dulux

Sun Dial S15G9

ΔE 4.8 · #C79535

Dunn-Edwards

Golden History DE5433

ΔE 6.4 · #BB993A

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 6.9 · #A98307

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 7 · #C89134

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 7.2 · #BF8D35

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 8.6 · #D3A746

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 10.1 · #AF7C20

Colorhouse

Grain .07 Grain-07

ΔE 11.4 · #AF8A3A

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 13.5 · #DBB651

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 14.9 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.8 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#BC9229

#2953BC

Analogous

#BC4929

#BC9229

#9CBC29

Triadic

#BC9229

#29BC93

#9329BC

Split-Complementary

#BC9229

#299CBC

#4929BC

Tetradic

#BC9229

#29BC49

#2953BC

#BC299C

Monochromatic

#3F310E

#7D621C

#BC9229

#DAB558

#E8D196

Rectangle

#BC9229

#53BC29

#2953BC

#9329BC

Compound

#BC9229

#9CBC29

#2953BC

#4929BC

Variations

Lighter

#D7AE47

#D9BF7D

#E4D7B8

Darker

#99771E

#6C5213

#40300A

Saturation

#897C5D

#BC9329

#D19C15

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

2.88:1

Fail

vs Black

7.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC9229

#AD9D27

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC9229

#9A9A43

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC9229

#BE8991

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Nugget 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

#CC9A3A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC9229

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA9F5E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#2C4B97

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #BC9229;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC9229;

CSS Variable

--color-nugget: #BC9229;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nugget': '#BC9229' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC9229] text-[#BC9229]

SCSS

$nugget: #BC9229;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9229?

#BC9229 is Nugget, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BC9229 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nugget?

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

What colors pair well with Nugget?

Nugget 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 Nugget?

You can download Nugget 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 Nugget?

The hex code is #BC9229. In RGB it's 188, 146, 41, and in HSL it's 43°, 64%, 45%.

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