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Golden Cartridge

#BDB76B

RGB 189, 183, 107 · HSL 56°, 38%, 58% · CMYK 0, 3, 43, 26

Golden Cartridge is #BDB76B in HEX — rgb(189, 183, 107), hsl(56°, 38%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 43%, 26%).

Golden Cartridge pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 38%, 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#BDB76B

RGB189, 183, 107

HSL56°, 38%, 58%

HSV56°, 43%, 74%

CMYK0, 3, 43, 26

Decimal12433259

CSS RGBrgb(189, 183, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 38%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 1.6 · #BCB667

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Leaf DE5508

ΔE 2.7 · #BDB268

Vista Paint

Motherland C-792

ΔE 2.7 · #BAB564

Valspar

New Avocado 6007-6A

ΔE 2.8 · #B8B067

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 3.1 · #C6BF74

Dulux

Kelly's Flower S18F5

ΔE 3.7 · #BDBD6C

Benjamin Moore

Parrot CW-465

ΔE 3.8 · #B3B36B

Behr

Fresh Sprout PPU9-7

ΔE 3.8 · #C7C077

PPG

Secret Safari 1110-4

ΔE 4.5 · #C6BB68

Sherwin-Williams

Mélange Green SW6710

ΔE 5 · #C4C476

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 5.1 · #BCB472

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 7.5 · #BEC675

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 8 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 9.8 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 15.9 · #F0D18E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#BDB76B

#6B71BD

Analogous

#BD8E6B

#BDB76B

#99BD6B

Triadic

#BDB76B

#6BBDB7

#B76BBD

Split-Complementary

#BDB76B

#6B99BD

#8E6BBD

Tetradic

#BDB76B

#6BBD8E

#6B71BD

#BD6B99

Monochromatic

#635F2C

#979244

#BDB76B

#D4D1A0

#ECEAD5

Rectangle

#BDB76B

#71BD6B

#6B71BD

#B76BBD

Compound

#BDB76B

#99BD6B

#6B71BD

#8E6BBD

Variations

Lighter

#CAC689

#D3D1AA

#E3E2D0

Darker

#A69F47

#736F2F

#44411B

Saturation

#A09E88

#BDB76B

#DED44A

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDB76B

#C2B46C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDB76B

#B8B878

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDB76B

#C1AEB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Cartridge 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

#CDB66B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDB76B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BABB90

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.

#555BA6

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: #BDB76B;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDB76B;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-cartridge: #BDB76B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-cartridge': '#BDB76B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDB76B] text-[#BDB76B]

SCSS

$golden-cartridge: #BDB76B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDB76B?

#BDB76B is Golden Cartridge, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BDB76B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Cartridge?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Cartridge?

Golden Cartridge 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 Cartridge?

You can download Golden Cartridge 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 Cartridge?

The hex code is #BDB76B. In RGB it's 189, 183, 107, and in HSL it's 56°, 38%, 58%.

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