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Faded Letter

#BFAC86

RGB 191, 172, 134 · HSL 40°, 31%, 64% · CMYK 0, 10, 30, 25

Faded Letter is #BFAC86 in HEX — rgb(191, 172, 134), hsl(40°, 31%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 30%, 25%).

Faded Letter pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 31%, 64%. 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#BFAC86

RGB191, 172, 134

HSL40°, 31%, 64%

HSV40°, 30%, 75%

CMYK0, 10, 30, 25

Decimal12561542

CSS RGBrgb(191, 172, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 31%, 64%)

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Kaffir Lime PPU8-8

ΔE 2.3 · #B9AB86

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BFAC86

#879AC0

Analogous

#C09087

#BFAC86

#B6C087

Triadic

#BFAC86

#87C0AD

#AD87C0

Split-Complementary

#BFAC86

#87B6C0

#9087C0

Tetradic

#BFAC86

#87C090

#879AC0

#C087B6

Monochromatic

#72603C

#A48A56

#BFAC86

#DACFB9

#F4F1EB

Rectangle

#BFAC86

#9AC087

#879AC0

#AD87C0

Compound

#BFAC86

#B6C087

#879AC0

#9087C0

Variations

Lighter

#CCBD9F

#D6CDB9

#E6E1D8

Darker

#AB905A

#78643B

#473A22

Saturation

#ACA69B

#C0AD87

#DFB767

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFAC86

#B9B087

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFAC86

#AFAF8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFAC86

#C1A7AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Faded Letter 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

#CFAE80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFAC86

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCB3A4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#6C81A9

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: #BFAC86;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFAC86;

CSS Variable

--color-faded-letter: #BFAC86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'faded-letter': '#BFAC86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFAC86] text-[#BFAC86]

SCSS

$faded-letter: #BFAC86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFAC86?

#BFAC86 is Faded Letter, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BFAC86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Faded Letter?

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

What colors pair well with Faded Letter?

Faded Letter 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 Faded Letter?

You can download Faded Letter 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 Faded Letter?

The hex code is #BFAC86. In RGB it's 191, 172, 134, and in HSL it's 40°, 31%, 64%.

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