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Desert Moss

#BEA166

RGB 190, 161, 102 · HSL 40°, 40%, 57% · CMYK 0, 15, 46, 25

Desert Moss is #BEA166 in HEX — rgb(190, 161, 102), hsl(40°, 40%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 46%, 25%).

Desert Moss pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 40%, 57%. 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#BEA166

RGB190, 161, 102

HSL40°, 40%, 57%

HSV40°, 46%, 75%

CMYK0, 15, 46, 25

Decimal12493158

CSS RGBrgb(190, 161, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 40%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gilded CSP-980

ΔE 1.3 · #BC9E62

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 1.6 · #C0A569

Valspar

Bamboo Leaves 3009-4

ΔE 2.3 · #BC9F60

PPG

Shutter Bug 1108-6

ΔE 2.9 · #BBA262

Dunn-Edwards

Flickering Gold DE6166

ΔE 2.9 · #C6A668

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Finch 871

ΔE 3 · #BA9B5D

Behr

Chameleon PPU6-19

ΔE 3.2 · #B6A065

Vista Paint

Glorious Gold C-877

ΔE 3.6 · #C09D5F

Dulux

Gypsy Canvas S16D5

ΔE 3.7 · #B6A167

Sherwin-Williams

Antiquity SW6402

ΔE 3.7 · #C2A462

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 3.8 · #B7975E

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 4.3 · #C6A664

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 6.9 · #C1A878

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.5 · #CB9E59

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.6 · #BA9873

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 13.1 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BEA166

#6583BD

Analogous

#BD7465

#BEA166

#AFBD65

Triadic

#BEA166

#65BDA0

#A065BD

Split-Complementary

#BEA166

#65AFBD

#7465BD

Tetradic

#BEA166

#65BD74

#6583BD

#BD65AF

Monochromatic

#604E29

#967940

#BEA166

#D4C19B

#EBE2D1

Rectangle

#BEA166

#83BD65

#6583BD

#A065BD

Compound

#BEA166

#AFBD65

#6583BD

#7465BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAB384

#D4C5A7

#E3DCCE

Darker

#A58543

#735C2D

#443619

Saturation

#9F9684

#BDA065

#DEAB45

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEA166

#B4A866

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEA166

#A6A670

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEA166

#C09AA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Desert Moss 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

#CEA568

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEA166

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBAA8C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#526EA6

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: #BEA166;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEA166;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-moss: #BEA166;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-moss': '#BEA166' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEA166] text-[#BEA166]

SCSS

$desert-moss: #BEA166;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEA166?

#BEA166 is Desert Moss, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BEA166 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Moss?

Desert Moss 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 Desert Moss?

You can download Desert Moss 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 Desert Moss?

The hex code is #BEA166. In RGB it's 190, 161, 102, and in HSL it's 40°, 40%, 57%.

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