YELLOWS

Back to Nature

#BDB98F

RGB 189, 185, 143 · HSL 55°, 26%, 65% · CMYK 0, 2, 24, 26

Back to Nature is #BDB98F in HEX — rgb(189, 185, 143), hsl(55°, 26%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 24%, 26%).

Back to Nature pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 26%, 65%. 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#BDB98F

RGB189, 185, 143

HSL55°, 26%, 65%

HSV55°, 24%, 74%

CMYK0, 2, 24, 26

Decimal12433807

CSS RGBrgb(189, 185, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 26%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Jungle Cane K-412

ΔE 1.6 · #BDBC93

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 1.7 · #C1B98F

Behr

Mochachino 740D-4

ΔE 1.7 · #BCB992

Benjamin Moore

Lewiville 494

ΔE 1.8 · #BAB891

Hallman-Lindsay

New Foliage 400

ΔE 1.8 · #C2BC90

PPG

Cress Green 1114-4

ΔE 1.9 · #BCB58A

Dulux

Candidate S17D3

ΔE 2.2 · #C3BA90

Valspar

Young Willow 6003-3C

ΔE 2.7 · #BDB994

Sherwin-Williams

Baby Bok Choy SW9037

ΔE 2.7 · #BBB98A

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 3.9 · #BCB186

Dunn-Edwards

Aloe Plant DE5563

ΔE 5.2 · #B8BA87

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 5.9 · #BCB596

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.3 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 6.4 · #CFC7A2

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.5 · #B8B799

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

#BDB98F

#8F92BD

Analogous

#BDA28F

#BDB98F

#AABD8F

Triadic

#BDB98F

#8FBDB9

#B98FBD

Split-Complementary

#BDB98F

#8FAABD

#A28FBD

Tetradic

#BDB98F

#8FBDA2

#8F92BD

#BD8FAA

Monochromatic

#706D42

#A19B5E

#BDB98F

#D9D7BF

#F6F5EF

Rectangle

#BDB98F

#92BD8F

#8F92BD

#B98FBD

Compound

#BDB98F

#AABD8F

#8F92BD

#A28FBD

Variations

Lighter

#CAC7A5

#D5D3BE

#E5E5DA

Darker

#A6A063

#757141

#454225

Saturation

#ADAC9F

#BDB98F

#DED56E

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDB98F

#C0B790

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDB98F

#BABA95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDB98F

#C0B3B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Back to Nature 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

#CDB786

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDB98F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BABCAB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#7075A9

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: #BDB98F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDB98F;

CSS Variable

--color-back-to-nature: #BDB98F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'back-to-nature': '#BDB98F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDB98F] text-[#BDB98F]

SCSS

$back-to-nature: #BDB98F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDB98F?

#BDB98F is Back to Nature, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BDB98F warm or cool?

Back to Nature reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Back to Nature?

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

What colors pair well with Back to Nature?

Back to Nature 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 Back to Nature?

You can download Back to Nature 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 Back to Nature?

The hex code is #BDB98F. In RGB it's 189, 185, 143, and in HSL it's 55°, 26%, 65%.

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