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Curds and Whey

#BCA483

RGB 188, 164, 131 · HSL 35°, 30%, 63% · CMYK 0, 13, 30, 26

Curds and Whey is #BCA483 in HEX — rgb(188, 164, 131), hsl(35°, 30%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 30%, 26%).

Curds and Whey pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 30%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BCA483

RGB188, 164, 131

HSL35°, 30%, 63%

HSV35°, 30%, 74%

CMYK0, 13, 30, 26

Decimal12362883

CSS RGBrgb(188, 164, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 30%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Highlight 275

ΔE 1 · #BBA583

Benjamin Moore

Springfield AC-5

ΔE 1.7 · #C1A888

Behr

Country Cork HDC-CT-07

ΔE 2.1 · #B9A586

Vista Paint

Highlight C-274

ΔE 2.2 · #BAA682

Sherwin-Williams

Cork Wedge SW7539

ΔE 2.2 · #C1A98A

Dunn-Edwards

Graham Cracker DE6144

ΔE 2.5 · #C0A480

Valspar

Glowing Dune 3006-9C

ΔE 2.7 · #BBA47E

PPG

Antelope 15-09

ΔE 3.1 · #BAA589

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 3.3 · #BBA67F

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 3.6 · #B29B79

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 5.1 · #CCAB8C

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.6 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 6.1 · #BDB091

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 6.5 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 7.5 · #B6A38F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 11.1 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#BCA483

#849CBD

Analogous

#BD8984

#BCA483

#B8BD84

Triadic

#BCA483

#84BDA5

#A584BD

Split-Complementary

#BCA483

#84B8BD

#8984BD

Tetradic

#BCA483

#84BD89

#849CBD

#BD84B8

Monochromatic

#6D583B

#9F8156

#BCA483

#D8CAB6

#F3EEE8

Rectangle

#BCA483

#9CBD84

#849CBD

#A584BD

Compound

#BCA483

#B8BD84

#849CBD

#8984BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAB79D

#D5C9B8

#E5DFD7

Darker

#A88759

#765D3B

#453622

Saturation

#A9A298

#BDA584

#DEAB63

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCA483

#B3AA83

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCA483

#A8A888

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCA483

#BDA0A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Curds and Whey reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#CCA87D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCA483

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAADA2

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.

#6A84A7

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: #BCA483;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCA483;

CSS Variable

--color-curds-and-whey: #BCA483;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'curds-and-whey': '#BCA483' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCA483] text-[#BCA483]

SCSS

$curds-and-whey: #BCA483;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCA483?

#BCA483 is Curds and Whey, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BCA483 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Curds and Whey?

Curds and Whey works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Curds and Whey?

Curds and Whey pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Curds and Whey?

You can download Curds and Whey 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 Curds and Whey?

The hex code is #BCA483. In RGB it's 188, 164, 131, and in HSL it's 35°, 30%, 63%.

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