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Bayou Shade

#BEB48E

RGB 190, 180, 142 · HSL 48°, 27%, 65% · CMYK 0, 5, 25, 25

Bayou Shade is #BEB48E in HEX — rgb(190, 180, 142), hsl(48°, 27%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 25%, 25%).

Bayou Shade pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 27%, 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#BEB48E

RGB190, 180, 142

HSL48°, 27%, 65%

HSV48°, 25%, 75%

CMYK0, 5, 25, 25

Decimal12498062

CSS RGBrgb(190, 180, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 27%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Withered Moss 6007-3C

ΔE 1.3 · #C1B792

Behr

Wasabi Powder PPU9-10

ΔE 1.6 · #BDB390

Dulux

Salty Seeds S16C3

ΔE 1.6 · #C1B793

Hallman-Lindsay

Refined 331

ΔE 1.8 · #C1B38C

Vista Paint

Refinded C-330

ΔE 2.1 · #C0B28A

Benjamin Moore

Yorkshire HC-23

ΔE 2.7 · #C1B18D

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 2.7 · #C1B98F

PPG

Cress Green 1114-4

ΔE 2.8 · #BCB58A

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 3 · #BCB186

Sherwin-Williams

Lemongrass SW7732

ΔE 3.5 · #C8BD98

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 4 · #BCB596

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.1 · #C5BA9A

Dunn-Edwards

Bamboo Screen DE6193

ΔE 5.2 · #BCAB8C

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.7 · #C6B294

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.8 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.7 · #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

#BEB48E

#8E97BE

Analogous

#BE9C8E

#BEB48E

#AFBE8E

Triadic

#BEB48E

#8EBEB4

#B48EBE

Split-Complementary

#BEB48E

#8EAFBE

#9C8EBE

Tetradic

#BEB48E

#8EBE9C

#8E97BE

#BE8EAF

Monochromatic

#716841

#A2945D

#BEB48E

#DAD4BE

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#BEB48E

#97BE8E

#8E97BE

#B48EBE

Compound

#BEB48E

#AFBE8E

#8E97BE

#9C8EBE

Variations

Lighter

#CBC3A4

#D6D1BD

#E6E3DA

Darker

#A79962

#766B40

#463F25

Saturation

#ADAA9F

#BEB48E

#DEC86D

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEB48E

#BDB58F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEB48E

#B6B694

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEB48E

#C0AFB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bayou Shade 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

#CEB486

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEB48E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBB9AA

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#707CA9

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: #BEB48E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEB48E;

CSS Variable

--color-bayou-shade: #BEB48E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bayou-shade': '#BEB48E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEB48E] text-[#BEB48E]

SCSS

$bayou-shade: #BEB48E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEB48E?

#BEB48E is Bayou Shade, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BEB48E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bayou Shade?

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

What colors pair well with Bayou Shade?

Bayou Shade 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 Bayou Shade?

You can download Bayou Shade 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 Bayou Shade?

The hex code is #BEB48E. In RGB it's 190, 180, 142, and in HSL it's 48°, 27%, 65%.

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