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Metal .02

#BDB091

RGB 189, 176, 145 · HSL 42°, 25%, 65% · CMYK 0, 7, 23, 26

Metal .02 is #BDB091 in HEX — rgb(189, 176, 145), hsl(42°, 25%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 23%, 26%).

Metal .02 pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 25%, 65%. 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#BDB091

RGB189, 176, 145

HSL42°, 25%, 65%

HSV42°, 23%, 74%

CMYK0, 7, 23, 26

Decimal12431505

CSS RGBrgb(189, 176, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 25%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

Exact match

PPG

Easy 1026-3

ΔE 1.3 · #BEB394

Benjamin Moore

Coastal AF-380

ΔE 1.9 · #C3B494

Dunn-Edwards

Bamboo Screen DE6193

ΔE 2.3 · #BCAB8C

Vista Paint

Wicker Basket C-279

ΔE 2.4 · #C5B495

Behr

Wasabi Powder PPU9-10

ΔE 2.5 · #BDB390

Sherwin-Williams

Koi Pond SW7727

ΔE 2.5 · #B9B292

Hallman-Lindsay

Bayberry Wax historic-bayberry-wax

ΔE 2.6 · #B6AA89

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 2.8 · #BCB596

Valspar

Wetland Clay 3007-10A

ΔE 2.9 · #C0AE93

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 3 · #C1B298

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.2 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 3.6 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.2 · #B8B799

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 6 · #ACAC90

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.7 · #D0C092

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 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

#BDB091

#8F9DBC

Analogous

#BC988F

#BDB091

#B3BC8F

Triadic

#BDB091

#8FBCAF

#AF8FBC

Split-Complementary

#BDB091

#8FB3BC

#988FBC

Tetradic

#BDB091

#8FBC98

#8F9DBC

#BC8FB3

Monochromatic

#706243

#9F8C60

#BDB091

#D9D1BF

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#BDB091

#9DBC8F

#8F9DBC

#AF8FBC

Compound

#BDB091

#B3BC8F

#8F9DBC

#988FBC

Variations

Lighter

#C9BFA6

#D5CEBE

#E5E2DA

Darker

#A59164

#746542

#443B26

Saturation

#ACA89F

#BCAF8F

#DEBC6E

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

9.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDB091

#BAB292

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDB091

#B2B296

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDB091

#BFACAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Metal .02 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

#CDB188

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDB091

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB6AC

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.

#7081A9

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: #BDB091;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDB091;

CSS Variable

--color-metal-.02: #BDB091;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metal-.02': '#BDB091' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDB091] text-[#BDB091]

SCSS

$metal-.02: #BDB091;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDB091?

#BDB091 is Metal .02, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BDB091 warm or cool?

Metal .02 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Metal .02?

Metal .02 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Metal .02?

Metal .02 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 Metal .02?

You can download Metal .02 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 Metal .02?

The hex code is #BDB091. In RGB it's 189, 176, 145, and in HSL it's 42°, 25%, 65%.

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