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Cumin Seed

#BCB186

RGB 188, 177, 134 · HSL 48°, 29%, 63% · CMYK 0, 6, 29, 26

Cumin Seed is #BCB186 in HEX — rgb(188, 177, 134), hsl(48°, 29%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 29%, 26%).

Cumin Seed pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 29%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BCB186

RGB188, 177, 134

HSL48°, 29%, 63%

HSV48°, 29%, 74%

CMYK0, 6, 29, 26

Decimal12366214

CSS RGBrgb(188, 177, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 29%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

High Chief 394

ΔE 0.8 · #BDB388

Vista Paint

High Chief C-393

ΔE 0.9 · #BBB287

PPG

Cress Green 1114-4

ΔE 2 · #BCB58A

Benjamin Moore

Burwell CW-445

ΔE 2.9 · #C2B98D

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 3.1 · #C1B98F

Behr

Tarragon Tease PPU9-8

ΔE 3.1 · #B4AC85

Dulux

Candidate S17D3

ΔE 3.4 · #C3BA90

Valspar

Dry Earth 6008-4A

ΔE 3.5 · #BDAE89

Dunn-Edwards

Even Growth DE5494

ΔE 4.2 · #B2AA7A

Sherwin-Williams

Baby Bok Choy SW9037

ΔE 4.6 · #BBB98A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.3 · #D0C092

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 6.9 · #BCB596

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.7 · #C2B078

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 7.8 · #C6B294

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#BCB186

#8590BC

Analogous

#BC9685

#BCB186

#ACBC85

Triadic

#BCB186

#85BCB1

#B185BC

Split-Complementary

#BCB186

#85ACBC

#9685BC

Tetradic

#BCB186

#85BC96

#8590BC

#BC85AC

Monochromatic

#6D633C

#9E9057

#BCB186

#D7D1B7

#F2F0E8

Rectangle

#BCB186

#90BC85

#8590BC

#B185BC

Compound

#BCB186

#ACBC85

#8590BC

#9685BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9C19E

#D4CFB8

#E5E2D7

Darker

#A7985A

#75693C

#453E22

Saturation

#A9A698

#BCB185

#DEC564

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCB186

#BBB287

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCB186

#B3B38D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCB186

#BEABAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cumin Seed 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

#CCB180

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCB186

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB6A4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#6B77A6

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: #BCB186;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCB186;

CSS Variable

--color-cumin-seed: #BCB186;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cumin-seed': '#BCB186' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCB186] text-[#BCB186]

SCSS

$cumin-seed: #BCB186;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCB186?

#BCB186 is Cumin Seed, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BCB186 warm or cool?

Cumin Seed reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cumin Seed?

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

What colors pair well with Cumin Seed?

Cumin Seed 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 Cumin Seed?

You can download Cumin Seed 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 Cumin Seed?

The hex code is #BCB186. In RGB it's 188, 177, 134, and in HSL it's 48°, 29%, 63%.

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