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Oat Field

#BDB783

RGB 189, 183, 131 · HSL 54°, 31%, 63% · CMYK 0, 3, 31, 26

Oat Field is #BDB783 in HEX — rgb(189, 183, 131), hsl(54°, 31%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 31%, 26%).

Oat Field pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 31%, 63%. 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#BDB783

RGB189, 183, 131

HSL54°, 31%, 63%

HSV54°, 31%, 74%

CMYK0, 3, 31, 26

Decimal12433283

CSS RGBrgb(189, 183, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 31%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Oat Field S320-4

Exact match

Dulux

Slippery Moss S17E4

ΔE 1.1 · #BEB882

Kilz

Vintage Green TB-89

ΔE 1.3 · #BAB583

Sherwin-Williams

Baby Bok Choy SW9037

ΔE 3.3 · #BBB98A

Benjamin Moore

Timothy 2149-40

ΔE 3.4 · #C7BA85

Dunn-Edwards

Aloe Plant DE5563

ΔE 3.4 · #B8BA87

Valspar

Herb Cornucopia 6005-5C

ΔE 3.8 · #C3C18B

PPG

Gracious Glow 1116-5

ΔE 3.8 · #BAB078

Vista Paint

Bamboo Shoot K-451

ΔE 4 · #C1B78A

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 4.5 · #C8BD83

Hallman-Lindsay

New Foliage 400

ΔE 4.8 · #C2BC90

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 5.4 · #C1B98F

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 5.6 · #BEBD7F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.6 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 6.6 · #C7C896

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 10.9 · #C5BA9A

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

#BDB783

#8389BE

Analogous

#BE9B83

#BDB783

#A6BE83

Triadic

#BDB783

#83BEB8

#B883BE

Split-Complementary

#BDB783

#83A6BE

#9B83BE

Tetradic

#BDB783

#83BE9B

#8389BE

#BE83A6

Monochromatic

#6E693A

#A09954

#BDB783

#D8D5B6

#F3F2E8

Rectangle

#BDB783

#89BE83

#8389BE

#B883BE

Compound

#BDB783

#A6BE83

#8389BE

#9B83BE

Variations

Lighter

#CBC69C

#D5D2B7

#E5E4D7

Darker

#AAA157

#76703A

#464221

Saturation

#A9A898

#BEB883

#DED263

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDB783

#C0B584

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDB783

#B8B88B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDB783

#C0B0B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Oat Field 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

#CDB67D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDB783

Daylight 5500K

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

#BABBA2

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.

#6970A8

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: #BDB783;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDB783;

CSS Variable

--color-oat-field: #BDB783;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oat-field': '#BDB783' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDB783] text-[#BDB783]

SCSS

$oat-field: #BDB783;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDB783?

#BDB783 is Oat Field, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BDB783 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oat Field?

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

What colors pair well with Oat Field?

Oat Field 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 Oat Field?

You can download Oat Field 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 Oat Field?

The hex code is #BDB783. In RGB it's 189, 183, 131, and in HSL it's 54°, 31%, 63%.

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