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Riesling Grape

#BFAF66

RGB 191, 175, 102 · HSL 49°, 41%, 57% · CMYK 0, 8, 47, 25

Riesling Grape is #BFAF66 in HEX — rgb(191, 175, 102), hsl(49°, 41%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 47%, 25%).

Riesling Grape pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 41%, 57%. 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#BFAF66

RGB191, 175, 102

HSL49°, 41%, 57%

HSV49°, 47%, 75%

CMYK0, 8, 47, 25

Decimal12562278

CSS RGBrgb(191, 175, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 41%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Riesling Grape PPU9-6

Exact match

Kilz

Chameleon LF270-01

ΔE 1.1 · #BEAF64

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Leaf DE5508

ΔE 2.3 · #BDB268

Benjamin Moore

Wasabi AF-430

ΔE 3.4 · #B5A95D

Valspar

New Avocado 6007-6A

ΔE 3.5 · #B8B067

PPG

Split Pea Soup 1109-5

ΔE 3.7 · #C8B165

Dulux

Canadian Maple S16E5

ΔE 4.9 · #CAAF66

Vista Paint

Garden Element K-441

ΔE 5.2 · #BBAC59

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 5.3 · #BCB667

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 5.5 · #BCB472

Sherwin-Williams

Sassy Green SW6416

ΔE 5.9 · #BBA86A

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 6.2 · #D3BD76

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.8 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 9.9 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 14.5 · #EEC784

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#BFAF66

#6475BE

Analogous

#BE8164

#BFAF66

#A2BE64

Triadic

#BFAF66

#64BEAE

#AE64BE

Split-Complementary

#BFAF66

#64A2BE

#8164BE

Tetradic

#BFAF66

#64BE81

#6475BE

#BE64A2

Monochromatic

#615729

#97873F

#BFAF66

#D5CA9A

#EBE6D0

Rectangle

#BFAF66

#75BE64

#6475BE

#AE64BE

Compound

#BFAF66

#A2BE64

#6475BE

#8164BE

Variations

Lighter

#CBBE83

#D4CCA6

#E4E0CE

Darker

#A69442

#74672C

#443C19

Saturation

#9F9A84

#BEAE64

#DFC244

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFAF66

#BEB067

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFAF66

#B2B273

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFAF66

#C2A6AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Riesling Grape 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

#CFB068

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFAF66

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCB58C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#5060A7

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: #BFAF66;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFAF66;

CSS Variable

--color-riesling-grape: #BFAF66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'riesling-grape': '#BFAF66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFAF66] text-[#BFAF66]

SCSS

$riesling-grape: #BFAF66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFAF66?

#BFAF66 is Riesling Grape, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BFAF66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Riesling Grape?

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

What colors pair well with Riesling Grape?

Riesling Grape 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 Riesling Grape?

You can download Riesling Grape 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 Riesling Grape?

The hex code is #BFAF66. In RGB it's 191, 175, 102, and in HSL it's 49°, 41%, 57%.

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