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Moutarde de Bénichon

#BF9005

RGB 191, 144, 5 · HSL 45°, 95%, 38% · CMYK 0, 25, 97, 25

Moutarde de Bénichon is #BF9005 in HEX — rgb(191, 144, 5), hsl(45°, 95%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 97%, 25%).

Moutarde de Bénichon pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 95%, 38%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BF9005

RGB191, 144, 5

HSL45°, 95%, 38%

HSV45°, 97%, 75%

CMYK0, 25, 97, 25

Decimal12554245

CSS RGBrgb(191, 144, 5)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 95%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Turmeric M290-7

ΔE 2.8 · #BC8B08

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 5.7 · #BC911F

Dunn-Edwards

Mustard Seed DE5426

ΔE 7.2 · #C69F26

Sherwin-Williams

Glitzy Gold SW6691

ΔE 7.5 · #D6A02B

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 7.7 · #CEA02F

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 8.5 · #A98307

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 8.5 · #DA9E19

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 8.6 · #D6A332

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 10.8 · #D6AC34

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 11.8 · #E3A031

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 14.5 · #BF8D35

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 14.8 · #AF7C20

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 17.8 · #C68736

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 18.1 · #DBB651

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 20.3 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#BF9005

#0533BD

Analogous

#BD3305

#BF9005

#8FBD05

Triadic

#BF9005

#05BD8F

#8F05BD

Split-Complementary

#BF9005

#058FBD

#3305BD

Tetradic

#BF9005

#05BD33

#0533BD

#BD058F

Monochromatic

#281E01

#725703

#BF9005

#F9C015

#FBD460

Rectangle

#BF9005

#33BD05

#0533BD

#8F05BD

Compound

#BF9005

#8FBD05

#0533BD

#3305BD

Variations

Lighter

#F9BD08

#EDC654

#ECDAA3

Darker

#9B7400

#6B5000

#3E2F00

Saturation

#7D6F45

#BD8F05

#BF9002

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

2.91:1

Fail

vs Black

7.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BF9005

#AE9D00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF9005

#999937

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF9005

#C1868F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Moutarde de Bénichon 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

#CF991F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF9005

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC9E43

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#103194

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #BF9005;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF9005;

CSS Variable

--color-moutarde-de-bénichon: #BF9005;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moutarde-de-bénichon': '#BF9005' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF9005] text-[#BF9005]

SCSS

$moutarde-de-bénichon: #BF9005;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF9005?

#BF9005 is Moutarde de Bénichon, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BF9005 warm or cool?

Moutarde de Bénichon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Moutarde de Bénichon?

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

What colors pair well with Moutarde de Bénichon?

Moutarde de Bénichon 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 Moutarde de Bénichon?

You can download Moutarde de Bénichon 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 Moutarde de Bénichon?

The hex code is #BF9005. In RGB it's 191, 144, 5, and in HSL it's 45°, 95%, 38%.

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