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Esprit

#BEBD99

RGB 190, 189, 153 · HSL 58°, 22%, 67% · CMYK 0, 1, 19, 25

Esprit is #BEBD99 in HEX — rgb(190, 189, 153), hsl(58°, 22%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 19%, 25%).

Esprit pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 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#BEBD99

RGB190, 189, 153

HSL58°, 22%, 67%

HSV58°, 19%, 75%

CMYK0, 1, 19, 25

Decimal12500377

CSS RGBrgb(190, 189, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 22%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Esprit S18D3

ΔE 0.7 · #BEBC99

Benjamin Moore

Burgess CW-485

ΔE 1.6 · #BBBE9A

Vista Paint

Golden Shores K-404

ΔE 1.7 · #BABD9A

Valspar

Sumptuous Sage 6002-3C

ΔE 1.7 · #B9BC98

Behr

Clay Pebble 770D-4

ΔE 2 · #BABE99

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 2.1 · #B9BA99

PPG

Bahia Grass 1122-4

ΔE 2.3 · #B9BD97

Dunn-Edwards

Light Pine DE5535

ΔE 2.4 · #BCC09E

Sherwin-Williams

Recycled Glass SW7747

ΔE 2.8 · #BDC0A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Vapor 407

ΔE 3.2 · #C0C4A2

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 3.7 · #B8B799

Kilz

California Avocado LG150-01

ΔE 3.8 · #C3C6A5

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 3.8 · #C4C6A5

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.4 · #C5BA9A

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 5 · #CFC7A2

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#BEBD99

#989ABD

Analogous

#BDAA98

#BEBD99

#ACBD98

Triadic

#BEBD99

#98BDBC

#BC98BD

Split-Complementary

#BEBD99

#98ACBD

#AA98BD

Tetradic

#BEBD99

#98BDAA

#989ABD

#BD98AC

Monochromatic

#73724A

#A09E6A

#BEBD99

#DBDBC7

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#BEBD99

#9ABD98

#989ABD

#BC98BD

Compound

#BEBD99

#ACBD98

#989ABD

#AA98BD

Variations

Lighter

#CACAAD

#D6D5C3

#E6E6DD

Darker

#A4A26D

#757347

#454429

Saturation

#B0B0A5

#BDBC98

#DEDB78

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEBD99

#C2BA9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEBD99

#BDBD9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEBD99

#C0B8BB

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.

#BEBD99

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.

#7678AD

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: #BEBD99;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEBD99;

CSS Variable

--color-esprit: #BEBD99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'esprit': '#BEBD99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEBD99] text-[#BEBD99]

SCSS

$esprit: #BEBD99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEBD99?

#BEBD99 is Esprit, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BEBD99 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 #BEBD99. In RGB it's 190, 189, 153, and in HSL it's 58°, 22%, 67%.

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