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Pavilion

#BFBE84

RGB 191, 190, 132 · HSL 59°, 32%, 63% · CMYK 0, 1, 31, 25

Pavilion is #BFBE84 in HEX — rgb(191, 190, 132), hsl(59°, 32%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 31%, 25%).

Pavilion pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 32%, 63%. 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#BFBE84

RGB191, 190, 132

HSL59°, 32%, 63%

HSV59°, 31%, 75%

CMYK0, 1, 31, 25

Decimal12566148

CSS RGBrgb(191, 190, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 32%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pavilion S18E4

Exact match

Kilz

Burnished Green LF250-02

ΔE 1.2 · #BCBE84

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 2.1 · #BEBD7F

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 529

ΔE 2.2 · #C1C387

Valspar

Herb Cornucopia 6005-5C

ΔE 2.5 · #C3C18B

Dunn-Edwards

Early Harvest DE5542

ΔE 2.7 · #B9BE82

Behr

Fennell Seed S330-4

ΔE 2.8 · #B6B880

Vista Paint

Footie Pajamas C-791

ΔE 2.8 · #C8C387

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 3 · #C9C489

PPG

Fancy Flirt 1119-5

ΔE 3.6 · #B4B780

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 4.2 · #C8BD83

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 5.8 · #C7C896

Sherwin-Williams

Baby Bok Choy SW9037

ΔE 5.8 · #BBB98A

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 6.4 · #BCB472

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.8 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 13.6 · #B9D696

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#BFBE84

#8283BF

Analogous

#BFA082

#BFBE84

#A2BF82

Triadic

#BFBE84

#82BFBE

#BE82BF

Split-Complementary

#BFBE84

#82A2BF

#A082BF

Tetradic

#BFBE84

#82BFA0

#8283BF

#BF82A2

Monochromatic

#6F6E39

#A2A053

#BFBE84

#D9D8B5

#F3F3E7

Rectangle

#BFBE84

#83BF82

#8283BF

#BE82BF

Compound

#BFBE84

#A2BF82

#8283BF

#A082BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCCB9B

#D6D5B7

#E5E5D7

Darker

#ABAA56

#777639

#464620

Saturation

#AAA998

#BFBE82

#DFDD62

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFBE84

#C5BA85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFBE84

#BEBE8D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFBE84

#C3B6BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pavilion 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

#CFBB7E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFBE84

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCC0A2

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.

#6869A9

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: #BFBE84;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFBE84;

CSS Variable

--color-pavilion: #BFBE84;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pavilion': '#BFBE84' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFBE84] text-[#BFBE84]

SCSS

$pavilion: #BFBE84;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFBE84?

#BFBE84 is Pavilion, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BFBE84 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pavilion?

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

What colors pair well with Pavilion?

Pavilion 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 Pavilion?

You can download Pavilion 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 Pavilion?

The hex code is #BFBE84. In RGB it's 191, 190, 132, and in HSL it's 59°, 32%, 63%.

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