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Roman Ruins

#BFB49D

RGB 191, 180, 157 · HSL 41°, 21%, 68% · CMYK 0, 6, 18, 25

Roman Ruins is #BFB49D in HEX — rgb(191, 180, 157), hsl(41°, 21%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 18%, 25%).

Roman Ruins pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 21%, 68%. 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#BFB49D

RGB191, 180, 157

HSL41°, 21%, 68%

HSV41°, 18%, 75%

CMYK0, 6, 18, 25

Decimal12563613

CSS RGBrgb(191, 180, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 21%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Roman Ruins C-224

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Roman Ruins 225

ΔE 1.2 · #C0B5A0

Sherwin-Williams

Avenue Tan SW7543

ΔE 1.5 · #BCB099

Behr

Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09

ΔE 1.6 · #C4B7A1

Benjamin Moore

Kangaroo AF-145

ΔE 1.8 · #C0B299

Dunn-Edwards

Pigeon Gray DE6214

ΔE 1.8 · #C1B4A0

Dulux

Kahlua Milk S15C3

ΔE 1.9 · #BAAF99

Valspar

Oregon Coast 6007-1C

ΔE 2 · #C3B6A2

PPG

Dancing Dolphin 1102-3

ΔE 2.3 · #C4BAA1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 2.7 · #C7BBA3

Kilz

Yorkshire Tan LK130

ΔE 2.9 · #C2B19D

Farrow & Ball

French Gray 18

ΔE 3.2 · #B5B19A

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 4 · #B7AE9D

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.7 · #BDB091

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5.4 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#BFB49D

#9CA7BF

Analogous

#BFA39C

#BFB49D

#B8BF9C

Triadic

#BFB49D

#9CBFB4

#B49CBF

Split-Complementary

#BFB49D

#9CB8BF

#A39CBF

Tetradic

#BFB49D

#9CBFA3

#9CA7BF

#BF9CB8

Monochromatic

#75684D

#A0906E

#BFB49D

#DDD7CB

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#BFB49D

#A7BF9C

#9CA7BF

#B49CBF

Compound

#BFB49D

#B8BF9C

#9CA7BF

#A39CBF

Variations

Lighter

#CBC3B0

#D7D1C5

#E7E4DE

Darker

#A49471

#756749

#453C2A

Saturation

#B3AFA8

#BFB49C

#DFC07C

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFB49D

#BCB69E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFB49D

#B6B6A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFB49D

#C0B1B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Roman Ruins 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

#CFB491

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFB49D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCB9B5

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#788AAE

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: #BFB49D;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFB49D;

CSS Variable

--color-roman-ruins: #BFB49D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'roman-ruins': '#BFB49D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFB49D] text-[#BFB49D]

SCSS

$roman-ruins: #BFB49D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFB49D?

#BFB49D is Roman Ruins, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BFB49D warm or cool?

Roman Ruins reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Roman Ruins?

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

What colors pair well with Roman Ruins?

Roman Ruins 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 Roman Ruins?

You can download Roman Ruins 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 Roman Ruins?

The hex code is #BFB49D. In RGB it's 191, 180, 157, and in HSL it's 41°, 21%, 68%.

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