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Clay Pebble

#BDB298

RGB 189, 178, 152 · HSL 42°, 22%, 67% · CMYK 0, 6, 20, 26

Clay Pebble is #BDB298 in HEX — rgb(189, 178, 152), hsl(42°, 22%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 20%, 26%).

Clay Pebble pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 22%, 67%. 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#BDB298

RGB189, 178, 152

HSL42°, 22%, 67%

HSV42°, 20%, 74%

CMYK0, 6, 20, 26

Decimal12432024

CSS RGBrgb(189, 178, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 22%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Kangaroo AF-145

ΔE 1.3 · #C0B299

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 1.6 · #C1B298

Sherwin-Williams

Avenue Tan SW7543

ΔE 1.7 · #BCB099

Vista Paint

Roman Ruins C-224

ΔE 1.8 · #BFB49D

PPG

Distant Valley 11-19

ΔE 2.3 · #C2B79A

Hallman-Lindsay

Helen Of Troy 350

ΔE 2.3 · #C3B89F

Behr

Nile Sand UL170-19

ΔE 2.5 · #BAAC94

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 2.9 · #BDB091

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 3.1 · #BCB596

Valspar

Wetland Clay 3007-10A

ΔE 3.1 · #C0AE93

Dunn-Edwards

Pigeon Gray DE6214

ΔE 3.5 · #C1B4A0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.6 · #C7BBA3

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 3.9 · #C2B19D

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.4 · #C6B294

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 4.5 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#BDB298

#98A3BD

Analogous

#BDA098

#BDB298

#B6BD98

Triadic

#BDB298

#98BDB2

#B298BD

Split-Complementary

#BDB298

#98B6BD

#A098BD

Tetradic

#BDB298

#98BDA0

#98A3BD

#BD98B6

Monochromatic

#73674A

#A08F6A

#BDB298

#DBD5C7

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#BDB298

#A3BD98

#98A3BD

#B298BD

Compound

#BDB298

#B6BD98

#98A3BD

#A098BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAC2AD

#D6D0C3

#E6E3DD

Darker

#A4946D

#756747

#453C29

Saturation

#B0ADA5

#BDB298

#DEBF78

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

9.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDB298

#BAB499

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDB298

#B4B49C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDB298

#BEAEB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Clay Pebble 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

#CDB28D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDB298

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB7B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7686AD

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: #BDB298;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDB298;

CSS Variable

--color-clay-pebble: #BDB298;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clay-pebble': '#BDB298' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDB298] text-[#BDB298]

SCSS

$clay-pebble: #BDB298;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDB298?

#BDB298 is Clay Pebble, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BDB298 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clay Pebble?

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

What colors pair well with Clay Pebble?

Clay Pebble 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 Clay Pebble?

You can download Clay Pebble 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 Clay Pebble?

The hex code is #BDB298. In RGB it's 189, 178, 152, and in HSL it's 42°, 22%, 67%.

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