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Historical Ruins

#BFB9A7

RGB 191, 185, 167 · HSL 45°, 16%, 70% · CMYK 0, 3, 13, 25

Historical Ruins is #BFB9A7 in HEX — rgb(191, 185, 167), hsl(45°, 16%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 25%).

Historical Ruins pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 16%, 70%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BFB9A7

RGB191, 185, 167

HSL45°, 16%, 70%

HSV45°, 13%, 75%

CMYK0, 3, 13, 25

Decimal12564903

CSS RGBrgb(191, 185, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 16%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Apparition S16B2

ΔE 0.9 · #C2BBA9

Vista Paint

Jackson Antique C-1424

ΔE 1 · #BEBAA9

Sherwin-Williams

Jogging Path SW7638

ΔE 1.1 · #C0B9A9

Benjamin Moore

Senora 1530

ΔE 1.1 · #C1BCAA

Hallman-Lindsay

Jackson Antique historic-jackson-antique

ΔE 1.2 · #C2BCA9

Behr

Wilderness Gray HDC-FL13-10

ΔE 1.4 · #C2BBAB

Valspar

Sandy Sage 5008-1C

ΔE 1.8 · #BDB9AA

Dunn-Edwards

Wells Gray DE6242

ΔE 1.9 · #B9B5A4

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 2.3 · #C4BAAB

PPG

Heavy Hammock 1027-3

ΔE 2.7 · #BEB9A2

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 3 · #C9BEAB

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 3.3 · #C5C2AF

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 3.4 · #C5BEB1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.1 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.2 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#BFB9A7

#A6ACBF

Analogous

#BFACA6

#BFB9A7

#B9BFA6

Triadic

#BFB9A7

#A6BFB9

#B9A6BF

Split-Complementary

#BFB9A7

#A6B9BF

#ACA6BF

Tetradic

#BFB9A7

#A6BFAC

#A6ACBF

#BFA6B9

Monochromatic

#766E56

#9F957A

#BFB9A7

#DFDCD3

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#BFB9A7

#ACBFA6

#A6ACBF

#B9A6BF

Compound

#BFB9A7

#B9BFA6

#A6ACBF

#ACA6BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCC7B8

#D7D4CB

#E7E6E1

Darker

#A2987C

#736B51

#443E2F

Saturation

#B6B4AF

#BFB9A6

#DFC986

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFB9A7

#BEBAA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFB9A7

#BABAA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFB9A7

#C0B6B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Historical 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

#CFB798

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFB9A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCBCBD

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7E8BB2

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: #BFB9A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFB9A7;

CSS Variable

--color-historical-ruins: #BFB9A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'historical-ruins': '#BFB9A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFB9A7] text-[#BFB9A7]

SCSS

$historical-ruins: #BFB9A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFB9A7?

#BFB9A7 is Historical Ruins, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BFB9A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Historical Ruins?

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

What colors pair well with Historical Ruins?

Historical 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 Historical Ruins?

You can download Historical 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 Historical Ruins?

The hex code is #BFB9A7. In RGB it's 191, 185, 167, and in HSL it's 45°, 16%, 70%.

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