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Hair Ribbon

#BC9B34

RGB 188, 155, 52 · HSL 45°, 57%, 47% · CMYK 0, 18, 72, 26

Hair Ribbon is #BC9B34 in HEX — rgb(188, 155, 52), hsl(45°, 57%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 72%, 26%).

Hair Ribbon pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 57%, 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#BC9B34

RGB188, 155, 52

HSL45°, 57%, 47%

HSV45°, 72%, 74%

CMYK0, 18, 72, 26

Decimal12360500

CSS RGBrgb(188, 155, 52)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 57%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Hair Ribbon C-808

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Hair Ribbon 809

ΔE 2.1 · #BD9C3A

Dunn-Edwards

Golden History DE5433

ΔE 3.3 · #BB993A

Behr

Ginger Jar M300-5

ΔE 4.5 · #C4A143

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 5.2 · #C49832

PPG

Golden Field 1107-7

ΔE 5.8 · #C39E44

Benjamin Moore

French 287

ΔE 5.8 · #C7A548

Dulux

Mana S17F9

ΔE 6 · #B09337

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 6.6 · #CDA434

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 7.1 · #CEAB3B

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 10.2 · #BF8D35

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 10.3 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 10.8 · #C9B156

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 14.3 · #AF7C20

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 15.8 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 18.3 · #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

#BC9B34

#3456BC

Analogous

#BC5634

#BC9B34

#9ABC34

Triadic

#BC9B34

#34BC9A

#9A34BC

Split-Complementary

#BC9B34

#349ABC

#5634BC

Tetradic

#BC9B34

#34BC56

#3456BC

#BC349A

Monochromatic

#443813

#806923

#BC9B34

#D5BA67

#E6D5A3

Rectangle

#BC9B34

#56BC34

#3456BC

#9A34BC

Compound

#BC9B34

#9ABC34

#3456BC

#5634BC

Variations

Lighter

#D1B255

#D5C287

#E3D9BD

Darker

#997D26

#6B5719

#3F330D

Saturation

#8C8263

#BC9A34

#D6A71A

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

7.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC9B34

#B2A234

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC9B34

#A1A14C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC9B34

#BF9199

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hair Ribbon 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

#CCA142

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC9B34

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA666

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#354D97

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: #BC9B34;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC9B34;

CSS Variable

--color-hair-ribbon: #BC9B34;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hair-ribbon': '#BC9B34' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC9B34] text-[#BC9B34]

SCSS

$hair-ribbon: #BC9B34;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9B34?

#BC9B34 is Hair Ribbon, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BC9B34 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hair Ribbon?

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

What colors pair well with Hair Ribbon?

Hair Ribbon 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 Hair Ribbon?

You can download Hair Ribbon 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 Hair Ribbon?

The hex code is #BC9B34. In RGB it's 188, 155, 52, and in HSL it's 45°, 57%, 47%.

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