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Lilianna

#BDB979

RGB 189, 185, 121 · HSL 56°, 34%, 61% · CMYK 0, 2, 36, 26

Lilianna is #BDB979 in HEX — rgb(189, 185, 121), hsl(56°, 34%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 36%, 26%).

Lilianna pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 34%, 61%. 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#BDB979

RGB189, 185, 121

HSL56°, 34%, 61%

HSV56°, 36%, 74%

CMYK0, 2, 36, 26

Decimal12433785

CSS RGBrgb(189, 185, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 34%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lilianna CSP-855

Exact match

Behr

Harmonic Tan 380F-5

ΔE 1.3 · #BEBC7C

Vista Paint

Young Green K-419

ΔE 1.9 · #BBBA77

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 2.2 · #BEBD7F

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 2.7 · #BCB472

Dulux

Pavilion S18E4

ΔE 3.9 · #BFBE84

Kilz

Burnished Green LF250-02

ΔE 4.5 · #BCBE84

Dunn-Edwards

Early Harvest DE5542

ΔE 4.6 · #B9BE82

Valspar

Jalapeno Jelly 6005-6A

ΔE 4.6 · #B0AD70

PPG

Secret Scribbles 11-12

ΔE 4.7 · #B7AD6E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 4.7 · #C8BD83

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 5.1 · #C9C489

Sherwin-Williams

Cool Avocado SW9029

ΔE 6.6 · #C4B47D

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 9 · #D3BD76

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.1 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 14.2 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#BDB979

#7A7EBD

Analogous

#BD977A

#BDB979

#A0BD7A

Triadic

#BDB979

#7ABDB9

#B97ABD

Split-Complementary

#BDB979

#7AA0BD

#977ABD

Tetradic

#BDB979

#7ABD97

#7A7EBD

#BD7AA0

Monochromatic

#6A6634

#9D984D

#BDB979

#D7D4AD

#F0EFE0

Rectangle

#BDB979

#7EBD7A

#7A7EBD

#B97ABD

Compound

#BDB979

#A0BD7A

#7A7EBD

#977ABD

Variations

Lighter

#CAC794

#D5D2B2

#E4E3D4

Darker

#A9A350

#767136

#45431E

Saturation

#A6A491

#BDB97A

#DED559

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDB979

#C2B67A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDB979

#BABA84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDB979

#C1B1B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lilianna 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

#CDB776

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDB979

Daylight 5500K

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

#BABC9A

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.

#6165A8

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: #BDB979;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDB979;

CSS Variable

--color-lilianna: #BDB979;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilianna': '#BDB979' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDB979] text-[#BDB979]

SCSS

$lilianna: #BDB979;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDB979?

#BDB979 is Lilianna, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BDB979 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilianna?

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

What colors pair well with Lilianna?

Lilianna 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 Lilianna?

You can download Lilianna 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 Lilianna?

The hex code is #BDB979. In RGB it's 189, 185, 121, and in HSL it's 56°, 34%, 61%.

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