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Brown Rum

#BC9B4E

RGB 188, 155, 78 · HSL 42°, 45%, 52% · CMYK 0, 18, 59, 26

Brown Rum is #BC9B4E in HEX — rgb(188, 155, 78), hsl(42°, 45%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 59%, 26%).

Brown Rum pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 45%, 52%. 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#BC9B4E

RGB188, 155, 78

HSL42°, 45%, 52%

HSV42°, 59%, 74%

CMYK0, 18, 59, 26

Decimal12360526

CSS RGBrgb(188, 155, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 45%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Rum DE5439

Exact match

Behr

Mojave Gold 340F-6

ΔE 1.7 · #BC9D4D

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 1.7 · #B79749

Dulux

Topelo Honey S15F7

ΔE 1.9 · #C09C4D

Benjamin Moore

Ochre 2151-30

ΔE 2.4 · #BC9A52

Colorhouse

Beeswax .06 Beeswax-06

ΔE 3.3 · #B29445

Vista Paint

Gable Green C-1346

ΔE 3.3 · #B49A4D

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 4.8 · #C99E53

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 5.3 · #BAA24E

PPG

Woolen Mittens 1109-6

ΔE 5.6 · #B59F55

Valspar

Corduroy 3007-5A

ΔE 6.5 · #B28E4B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.6 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.2 · #C6A664

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.1 · #B7975E

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 15 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 16.4 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#BC9B4E

#4E6FBC

Analogous

#BC644E

#BC9B4E

#A6BC4E

Triadic

#BC9B4E

#4EBC9B

#9B4EBC

Split-Complementary

#BC9B4E

#4EA6BC

#644EBC

Tetradic

#BC9B4E

#4EBC64

#4E6FBC

#BC4EA6

Monochromatic

#51421F

#896F34

#BC9B4E

#D1BA85

#E6D9BC

Rectangle

#BC9B4E

#6FBC4E

#4E6FBC

#9B4EBC

Compound

#BC9B4E

#A6BC4E

#4E6FBC

#644EBC

Variations

Lighter

#C9AF71

#D2C199

#E2DAC7

Darker

#9C7E38

#6D5725

#403314

Saturation

#958B74

#BC9B4E

#DDA82C

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

2.65:1

Fail

vs Black

7.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC9B4E

#B1A34E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC9B4E

#A1A15D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC9B4E

#BE939A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Brown Rum 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

#CCA156

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC9B4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAA67A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#465F9C

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: #BC9B4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC9B4E;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-rum: #BC9B4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-rum': '#BC9B4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC9B4E] text-[#BC9B4E]

SCSS

$brown-rum: #BC9B4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC9B4E?

#BC9B4E is Brown Rum, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BC9B4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brown Rum?

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

What colors pair well with Brown Rum?

Brown Rum 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 Brown Rum?

You can download Brown Rum 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 Brown Rum?

The hex code is #BC9B4E. In RGB it's 188, 155, 78, and in HSL it's 42°, 45%, 52%.

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