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Columbian Gold

#BEB861

RGB 190, 184, 97 · HSL 56°, 42%, 56% · CMYK 0, 3, 49, 25

Columbian Gold is #BEB861 in HEX — rgb(190, 184, 97), hsl(56°, 42%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 49%, 25%).

Columbian Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 42%, 56%. 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#BEB861

RGB190, 184, 97

HSL56°, 42%, 56%

HSV56°, 49%, 75%

CMYK0, 3, 49, 25

Decimal12499041

CSS RGBrgb(190, 184, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 42%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Martini CSP-890

ΔE 1.4 · #BBB862

Vista Paint

Terra Verde K-425

ΔE 2.9 · #BFB95C

Dulux

Green Me S18F6

ΔE 3 · #B5B55F

PPG

Secret Safari 1110-4

ΔE 3.2 · #C6BB68

Sherwin-Williams

Parakeet SW6711

ΔE 3.2 · #B4B05A

Behr

Coriander Seed 370F-5

ΔE 3.2 · #BAB558

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Frog DE5480

ΔE 3.7 · #C8BA63

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 3.9 · #BCB667

Valspar

Greek Tapenade 6008-6B

ΔE 5.9 · #CDBC6B

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 6.7 · #C6BF74

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 8.2 · #BEC675

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 8.6 · #CCCE7A

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 9.1 · #AEA04B

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 15 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 17.4 · #C7DF89

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 20.5 · #F2D964

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

#BEB861

#6066BE

Analogous

#BE8960

#BEB861

#95BE60

Triadic

#BEB861

#60BEB8

#B860BE

Split-Complementary

#BEB861

#6095BE

#8960BE

Tetradic

#BEB861

#60BE89

#6066BE

#BE6095

Monochromatic

#5E5A26

#948F3D

#BEB861

#D4D096

#EAE8CC

Rectangle

#BEB861

#66BE60

#6066BE

#B860BE

Compound

#BEB861

#95BE60

#6066BE

#8960BE

Variations

Lighter

#CBC680

#D4D1A4

#E3E2CC

Darker

#A59E40

#736E2A

#444118

Saturation

#9D9B81

#BEB860

#DED43F

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEB861

#C3B463

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEB861

#B9B971

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEB861

#C3AEB5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Columbian Gold 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

#CEB764

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEB861

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBBC88

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.

#4E54A5

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: #BEB861;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEB861;

CSS Variable

--color-columbian-gold: #BEB861;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'columbian-gold': '#BEB861' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEB861] text-[#BEB861]

SCSS

$columbian-gold: #BEB861;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEB861?

#BEB861 is Columbian Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BEB861 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Columbian Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Columbian Gold?

Columbian Gold 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 Columbian Gold?

You can download Columbian Gold 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 Columbian Gold?

The hex code is #BEB861. In RGB it's 190, 184, 97, and in HSL it's 56°, 42%, 56%.

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