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Olive Gold

#BFAC8B

RGB 191, 172, 139 · HSL 38°, 29%, 65% · CMYK 0, 10, 27, 25

Olive Gold is #BFAC8B in HEX — rgb(191, 172, 139), hsl(38°, 29%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 27%, 25%).

Olive Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 38°, 29%, 65%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BFAC8B

RGB191, 172, 139

HSL38°, 29%, 65%

HSV38°, 27%, 75%

CMYK0, 10, 27, 25

Decimal12561547

CSS RGBrgb(191, 172, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 29%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Olive Gold 281

Exact match

Vista Paint

Olive Gold C-280

ΔE 1.1 · #BCAA88

Benjamin Moore

Huntington HC-21

ΔE 1.3 · #BBA988

Dunn-Edwards

Bamboo Screen DE6193

ΔE 1.5 · #BCAB8C

Behr

Woven Straw PPU7-21

ΔE 1.6 · #C1AB8C

Sherwin-Williams

Sawgrass Basket SW9121

ΔE 1.6 · #C3B090

Valspar

Dry Earth 6008-4A

ΔE 2.6 · #BDAE89

PPG

Rock Cliffs 1101-4

ΔE 2.6 · #C0AF92

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 2.9 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 3 · #BDB091

Dulux

Malt Shake S15D4

ΔE 4.1 · #BBA67F

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 5.7 · #BCB596

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.7 · #C5BA9A

Kilz

Peanut Shell LC230-02

ΔE 5.9 · #CCAB8C

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.1 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.4 · #D0C092

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

#BFAC8B

#8C9FC0

Analogous

#C0938C

#BFAC8B

#B9C08C

Triadic

#BFAC8B

#8CC0AD

#AD8CC0

Split-Complementary

#BFAC8B

#8CB9C0

#938CC0

Tetradic

#BFAC8B

#8CC093

#8C9FC0

#C08CB9

Monochromatic

#73603F

#A4895B

#BFAC8B

#DBD0BD

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#BFAC8B

#9FC08C

#8C9FC0

#AD8CC0

Compound

#BFAC8B

#B9C08C

#8C9FC0

#938CC0

Variations

Lighter

#CCBDA3

#D7CDBC

#E6E1D9

Darker

#AA8F5F

#78633E

#473A23

Saturation

#AEA89E

#C0AD8C

#DFB56C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFAC8B

#B9B08B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFAC8B

#AFAF90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFAC8B

#C0A8AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Olive Gold reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#CFAE83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFAC8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCB3A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#7085A9

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: #BFAC8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFAC8B;

CSS Variable

--color-olive-gold: #BFAC8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'olive-gold': '#BFAC8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFAC8B] text-[#BFAC8B]

SCSS

$olive-gold: #BFAC8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFAC8B?

#BFAC8B is Olive Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #BFAC8B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Olive Gold?

Olive Gold works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Olive Gold?

Olive Gold pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Olive Gold?

You can download Olive 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 Olive Gold?

The hex code is #BFAC8B. In RGB it's 191, 172, 139, and in HSL it's 38°, 29%, 65%.

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