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Esprit

#BEBC99

RGB 190, 188, 153 · HSL 57°, 22%, 67% · CMYK 0, 1, 19, 25

Esprit is #BEBC99 in HEX — rgb(190, 188, 153), hsl(57°, 22%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 19%, 25%).

Esprit pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 22%, 67%. 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#BEBC99

RGB190, 188, 153

HSL57°, 22%, 67%

HSV57°, 19%, 75%

CMYK0, 1, 19, 25

Decimal12500121

CSS RGBrgb(190, 188, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 22%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Esprit S18D3

Exact match

Valspar

Young Willow 6003-3C

ΔE 1.7 · #BDB994

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 1.8 · #B9BA99

Vista Paint

Golden Shores K-404

ΔE 2 · #BABD9A

Benjamin Moore

Burgess CW-485

ΔE 2.1 · #BBBE9A

Behr

Essential Brown BNC-03

ΔE 2.4 · #C1BE9F

Dunn-Edwards

Light Pine DE5535

ΔE 2.7 · #BCC09E

PPG

Bahia Grass 1122-4

ΔE 2.8 · #B9BD97

Sherwin-Williams

Recycled Glass SW7747

ΔE 2.8 · #BDC0A0

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 3.2 · #B8B799

Hallman-Lindsay

Vapor 407

ΔE 3.5 · #C0C4A2

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 3.5 · #BCB596

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 3.9 · #C5BA9A

Kilz

California Avocado LG150-01

ΔE 4 · #C3C6A5

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 5.1 · #CFC7A2

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#BEBC99

#989ABD

Analogous

#BDA998

#BEBC99

#ADBD98

Triadic

#BEBC99

#98BDBC

#BC98BD

Split-Complementary

#BEBC99

#98ADBD

#A998BD

Tetradic

#BEBC99

#98BDA9

#989ABD

#BD98AD

Monochromatic

#73714A

#A09D6A

#BEBC99

#DBDAC7

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#BEBC99

#9ABD98

#989ABD

#BC98BD

Compound

#BEBC99

#ADBD98

#989ABD

#A998BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAC9AD

#D6D5C3

#E6E6DD

Darker

#A4A16D

#757247

#454329

Saturation

#B0B0A5

#BDBC98

#DED978

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEBC99

#C1BA9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEBC99

#BCBC9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEBC99

#C0B7BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Esprit 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

#CEBA8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEBC99

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBBFB2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7679AD

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: #BEBC99;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEBC99;

CSS Variable

--color-esprit: #BEBC99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'esprit': '#BEBC99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEBC99] text-[#BEBC99]

SCSS

$esprit: #BEBC99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEBC99?

#BEBC99 is Esprit, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BEBC99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Esprit?

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

What colors pair well with Esprit?

Esprit 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 Esprit?

You can download Esprit 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 Esprit?

The hex code is #BEBC99. In RGB it's 190, 188, 153, and in HSL it's 57°, 22%, 67%.

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