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Golden Green

#BDB369

RGB 189, 179, 105 · HSL 53°, 39%, 58% · CMYK 0, 5, 44, 26

Golden Green is #BDB369 in HEX — rgb(189, 179, 105), hsl(53°, 39%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 44%, 26%).

Golden Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 39%, 58%. 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#BDB369

RGB189, 179, 105

HSL53°, 39%, 58%

HSV53°, 44%, 74%

CMYK0, 5, 44, 26

Decimal12432233

CSS RGBrgb(189, 179, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 39%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Leaf DE5508

ΔE 0.5 · #BDB268

Valspar

New Avocado 6007-6A

ΔE 1.6 · #B8B067

Behr

Pistachio MQ4-42

ΔE 2.4 · #BAAD64

Kilz

Chameleon LF270-01

ΔE 2.6 · #BEAF64

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 2.9 · #BCB667

Benjamin Moore

Wasabi AF-430

ΔE 3.9 · #B5A95D

Vista Paint

Motherland C-792

ΔE 3.9 · #BAB564

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 4.3 · #BCB472

Dulux

Moray S17F5

ΔE 4.4 · #C8BA6A

PPG

Secret Safari 1110-4

ΔE 5.2 · #C6BB68

Sherwin-Williams

Parakeet SW6711

ΔE 6.6 · #B4B05A

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 6.9 · #D3BD76

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 8.4 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 9.3 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 15.6 · #F0D18E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.8 · #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 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

#BDB369

#6A74BE

Analogous

#BE8A6A

#BDB369

#9EBE6A

Triadic

#BDB369

#6ABEB4

#B46ABE

Split-Complementary

#BDB369

#6A9EBE

#8A6ABE

Tetradic

#BDB369

#6ABE8A

#6A74BE

#BE6A9E

Monochromatic

#635D2C

#988E43

#BDB369

#D5CF9F

#ECEAD4

Rectangle

#BDB369

#74BE6A

#6A74BE

#B46ABE

Compound

#BDB369

#9EBE6A

#6A74BE

#8A6ABE

Variations

Lighter

#CBC388

#D4CFA9

#E4E1CF

Darker

#A79B46

#746C2E

#45401A

Saturation

#A09E87

#BEB46A

#DECD49

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDB369

#BFB26A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDB369

#B5B576

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDB369

#C1AAB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Green 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

#CDB36A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDB369

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB88E

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.

#545EA7

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: #BDB369;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDB369;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-green: #BDB369;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-green': '#BDB369' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDB369] text-[#BDB369]

SCSS

$golden-green: #BDB369;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDB369?

#BDB369 is Golden Green, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BDB369 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Green?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Green?

Golden Green 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 Golden Green?

You can download Golden Green 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 Golden Green?

The hex code is #BDB369. In RGB it's 189, 179, 105, and in HSL it's 53°, 39%, 58%.

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