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Golden Rattan

#BC9B32

RGB 188, 155, 50 · HSL 46°, 58%, 47% · CMYK 0, 18, 73, 26

Golden Rattan is #BC9B32 in HEX — rgb(188, 155, 50), hsl(46°, 58%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 73%, 26%).

Golden Rattan pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 58%, 47%. 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#BC9B32

RGB188, 155, 50

HSL46°, 58%, 47%

HSV46°, 73%, 74%

CMYK0, 18, 73, 26

Decimal12360498

CSS RGBrgb(188, 155, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 58%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Golden Rattan K-480

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Hair Ribbon 809

ΔE 2.9 · #BD9C3A

Dunn-Edwards

Golden History DE5433

ΔE 4.1 · #BB993A

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 5.2 · #C49832

Behr

Ginger Jar M300-5

ΔE 5.2 · #C4A143

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 6.1 · #B8A02A

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 6.2 · #CDA434

Benjamin Moore

French 287

ΔE 6.4 · #C7A548

Dulux

Mana S17F9

ΔE 6.7 · #B09337

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 6.7 · #CEAB3B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 10.4 · #DBB651

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 10.6 · #BF8D35

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 11.3 · #C9B156

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 14.4 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 16 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 18.7 · #B97D31

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

#BC9B32

#3253BD

Analogous

#BD5732

#BC9B32

#98BD32

Triadic

#BC9B32

#32BD9D

#9D32BD

Split-Complementary

#BC9B32

#3298BD

#5732BD

Tetradic

#BC9B32

#32BD57

#3253BD

#BD3298

Monochromatic

#443912

#816B22

#BC9B32

#D6BC66

#E6D6A2

Rectangle

#BC9B32

#53BD32

#3253BD

#9D32BD

Compound

#BC9B32

#98BD32

#3253BD

#5732BD

Variations

Lighter

#D2B454

#D6C386

#E3DABC

Darker

#9A7F25

#6C5818

#40340D

Saturation

#8D8363

#BD9D32

#D7AA19

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC9B32

#B2A232

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC9B32

#A1A14B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC9B32

#BF9199

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Rattan 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

#CCA141

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC9B32

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA665

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.

#344B98

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: #BC9B32;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC9B32;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-rattan: #BC9B32;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-rattan': '#BC9B32' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC9B32] text-[#BC9B32]

SCSS

$golden-rattan: #BC9B32;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9B32?

#BC9B32 is Golden Rattan, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BC9B32 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Rattan?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Rattan?

Golden Rattan 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 Golden Rattan?

You can download Golden Rattan 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 Golden Rattan?

The hex code is #BC9B32. In RGB it's 188, 155, 50, and in HSL it's 46°, 58%, 47%.

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