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Buddha Gold

#BC9B1B

RGB 188, 155, 27 · HSL 48°, 75%, 42% · CMYK 0, 18, 86, 26

Buddha Gold is #BC9B1B in HEX — rgb(188, 155, 27), hsl(48°, 75%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 86%, 26%).

Buddha Gold pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 75%, 42%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BC9B1B

RGB188, 155, 27

HSL48°, 75%, 42%

HSV48°, 86%, 74%

CMYK0, 18, 86, 26

Decimal12360475

CSS RGBrgb(188, 155, 27)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 75%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Mustard Seed DE5426

ΔE 3.5 · #C69F26

Behr

Leisure S-H-360

ΔE 4 · #BD9609

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 5.6 · #B8A02A

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 6.6 · #CDA434

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 6.9 · #BC911F

Vista Paint

Sin City C-815

ΔE 6.9 · #CDA334

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 7.3 · #CEA02F

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 7.6 · #CEAB3B

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 7.8 · #D6AC34

Sherwin-Williams

High Strung SW6705

ΔE 8 · #AC9825

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 13.9 · #DBB651

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 15.8 · #BF8D35

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 17.2 · #C9B156

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 17.9 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 19.4 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 21.8 · #FAD140

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#BC9B1B

#1B3BBB

Analogous

#BB4B1B

#BC9B1B

#8BBB1B

Triadic

#BC9B1B

#1BBB9B

#9B1BBB

Split-Complementary

#BC9B1B

#1B8BBB

#4B1BBB

Tetradic

#BC9B1B

#1BBB4B

#1B3BBB

#BB1B8B

Monochromatic

#362C08

#786411

#BC9B1B

#E4C33F

#EDD882

Rectangle

#BC9B1B

#3BBB1B

#1B3BBB

#9B1BBB

Compound

#BC9B1B

#8BBB1B

#1B3BBB

#4B1BBB

Variations

Lighter

#E1BE30

#DFC86E

#E6DCB0

Darker

#997E12

#6C580A

#403405

Saturation

#837A53

#BB9B1B

#C9A30D

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

2.68:1

Fail

vs Black

7.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC9B1B

#B3A11B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC9B1B

#A1A141

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC9B1B

#BF9099

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Buddha Gold 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

#CCA12F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC9B1B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA654

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.

#213895

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: #BC9B1B;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC9B1B;

CSS Variable

--color-buddha-gold: #BC9B1B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buddha-gold': '#BC9B1B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC9B1B] text-[#BC9B1B]

SCSS

$buddha-gold: #BC9B1B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9B1B?

#BC9B1B is Buddha Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BC9B1B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buddha Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Buddha Gold?

Buddha Gold 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 Buddha Gold?

You can download Buddha Gold 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 Buddha Gold?

The hex code is #BC9B1B. In RGB it's 188, 155, 27, and in HSL it's 48°, 75%, 42%.

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