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Blair

#BDA571

RGB 189, 165, 113 · HSL 41°, 37%, 59% · CMYK 0, 13, 40, 26

Blair is #BDA571 in HEX — rgb(189, 165, 113), hsl(41°, 37%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 40%, 26%).

Blair pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 37%, 59%. 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#BDA571

RGB189, 165, 113

HSL41°, 37%, 59%

HSV41°, 40%, 74%

CMYK0, 13, 40, 26

Decimal12428657

CSS RGBrgb(189, 165, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 37%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Blair HC-22

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Dusted Olive SW9028

ΔE 1.4 · #BEA775

Behr

Almond Toast 300F-4

ΔE 2 · #BCA16C

Dunn-Edwards

Bread Pudding DE6159

ΔE 2.4 · #BFA270

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 2.5 · #C1A878

Valspar

Golden Popover 3007-7C

ΔE 2.6 · #C2A878

PPG

Buffalo Hide 1105-6

ΔE 2.8 · #BB9F6A

Dulux

Buttercookie S15E4

ΔE 3.6 · #C5AC7C

Vista Paint

Barefoot Beach K-978

ΔE 4.1 · #B29A67

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tweed 884

ΔE 4.3 · #C9AB73

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 4.5 · #C0A569

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 4.7 · #C2B078

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 6.9 · #B7975E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 9.2 · #BA9873

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 9.8 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 10 · #B29B79

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

#BDA571

#7088BD

Analogous

#BD7E70

#BDA571

#AFBD70

Triadic

#BDA571

#70BDA5

#A570BD

Split-Complementary

#BDA571

#70AFBD

#7E70BD

Tetradic

#BDA571

#70BD7E

#7088BD

#BD70AF

Monochromatic

#65542F

#9A7F47

#BDA571

#D5C6A4

#EDE7D9

Rectangle

#BDA571

#88BD70

#7088BD

#A570BD

Compound

#BDA571

#AFBD70

#7088BD

#7E70BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAB78C

#D4C8AD

#E4DED1

Darker

#A78A4A

#745F31

#45381C

Saturation

#A29B8B

#BDA570

#DEB14F

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

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDA571

#B6AA71

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDA571

#A9A979

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDA571

#BF9FA4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Blair 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

#CDA870

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDA571

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAAD94

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.

#5871A8

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: #BDA571;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDA571;

CSS Variable

--color-blair: #BDA571;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blair': '#BDA571' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDA571] text-[#BDA571]

SCSS

$blair: #BDA571;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDA571?

#BDA571 is Blair, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BDA571 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blair?

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

What colors pair well with Blair?

Blair 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 Blair?

You can download Blair 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 Blair?

The hex code is #BDA571. In RGB it's 189, 165, 113, and in HSL it's 41°, 37%, 59%.

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