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Rain Slicker

#BCA849

RGB 188, 168, 73 · HSL 50°, 46%, 51% · CMYK 0, 11, 61, 26

Rain Slicker is #BCA849 in HEX — rgb(188, 168, 73), hsl(50°, 46%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 61%, 26%).

Rain Slicker pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 46%, 51%. 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#BCA849

RGB188, 168, 73

HSL50°, 46%, 51%

HSV50°, 61%, 74%

CMYK0, 11, 61, 26

Decimal12363849

CSS RGBrgb(188, 168, 73)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 46%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Slicker 801

Exact match

Vista Paint

Rain Slicker C-800

ΔE 1.9 · #B8A745

Behr

Desert Moss 360F-5

ΔE 2 · #B9A64B

Benjamin Moore

Spice CSP-925

ΔE 2.6 · #BDA447

Dunn-Edwards

Moss Stone DE5481

ΔE 3.6 · #B4A54B

Dulux

Pickled S17F7

ΔE 4.1 · #B3A44B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 4.4 · #C9B156

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 5.4 · #BAA24E

Sherwin-Williams

Hep Green SW6704

ΔE 6 · #C4B146

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 6.4 · #AEA04B

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 7 · #C7A44B

PPG

Parachute 1218-5

ΔE 7.5 · #BEB755

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 10.3 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 14.4 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 20 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 20.2 · #EEC784

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 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

#BCA849

#495CBC

Analogous

#BC6F49

#BCA849

#95BC49

Triadic

#BCA849

#49BCA8

#A849BC

Split-Complementary

#BCA849

#4995BC

#6F49BC

Tetradic

#BCA849

#49BC6F

#495CBC

#BC4995

Monochromatic

#4E461D

#867832

#BCA849

#D0C380

#E5DDB8

Rectangle

#BCA849

#5CBC49

#495CBC

#A849BC

Compound

#BCA849

#95BC49

#495CBC

#6F49BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9BA6D

#D1C897

#E1DDC5

Darker

#9A8A36

#6C6023

#403814

Saturation

#938E71

#BCA849

#DDBF27

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCA849

#BAAA4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCA849

#ACAC5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCA849

#C09EA5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Rain Slicker 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

#CCAB52

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCA849

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB076

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#43529A

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: #BCA849;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCA849;

CSS Variable

--color-rain-slicker: #BCA849;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rain-slicker': '#BCA849' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCA849] text-[#BCA849]

SCSS

$rain-slicker: #BCA849;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCA849?

#BCA849 is Rain Slicker, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BCA849 warm or cool?

Rain Slicker reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rain Slicker?

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

What colors pair well with Rain Slicker?

Rain Slicker 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 Rain Slicker?

You can download Rain Slicker 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 Rain Slicker?

The hex code is #BCA849. In RGB it's 188, 168, 73, and in HSL it's 50°, 46%, 51%.

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