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Land Before Time

#BFBEAD

RGB 191, 190, 173 · HSL 57°, 12%, 71% · CMYK 0, 1, 9, 25

Land Before Time is #BFBEAD in HEX — rgb(191, 190, 173), hsl(57°, 12%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 9%, 25%).

Land Before Time pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 12%, 71%. 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#BFBEAD

RGB191, 190, 173

HSL57°, 12%, 71%

HSV57°, 9%, 75%

CMYK0, 1, 9, 25

Decimal12566189

CSS RGBrgb(191, 190, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 12%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fiorito C-370

ΔE 0.5 · #BFBFAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Fiorito 371

ΔE 0.7 · #BFBFAF

Dulux

Sapless Green S18A2

ΔE 0.9 · #BEBCAC

PPG

Misty Meadow 1031-2

ΔE 1.4 · #BEC0B0

Benjamin Moore

Horizon 2141-50

ΔE 1.7 · #C0C1B2

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2 · #C5C2AF

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 2 · #C0C2B3

Behr

Fortress Stone PPU8-17

ΔE 2.2 · #C5C0B1

Valspar

Sandy Sage 5008-1C

ΔE 2.2 · #BDB9AA

Sherwin-Williams

Austere Gray SW6184

ΔE 2.3 · #BEBFB2

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 2.4 · #C5C0AC

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 3.1 · #B6BBAD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.5 · #CAC4B0

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 3.7 · #C4BAAB

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.2 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#BFBEAD

#ACADBE

Analogous

#BEB4AC

#BFBEAD

#B6BEAC

Triadic

#BFBEAD

#ACBEBD

#BDACBE

Split-Complementary

#BFBEAD

#ACB6BE

#B4ACBE

Tetradic

#BFBEAD

#ACBEB4

#ACADBE

#BEACB6

Monochromatic

#75745C

#9C9B81

#BFBEAD

#E0DFD7

#F4F4F1

Rectangle

#BFBEAD

#ADBEAC

#ACADBE

#BDACBE

Compound

#BFBEAD

#B6BEAC

#ACADBE

#B4ACBE

Variations

Lighter

#CBCABD

#D7D7CE

#E7E7E3

Darker

#9F9D83

#716F56

#424132

Saturation

#B8B7B2

#BEBDAC

#DEDA8C

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFBEAD

#C1BDAE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFBEAD

#BEBEAF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFBEAD

#C0BBBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Land Before Time 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

#CFBB9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFBEAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCC0C1

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.

#8183B3

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: #BFBEAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFBEAD;

CSS Variable

--color-land-before-time: #BFBEAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'land-before-time': '#BFBEAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFBEAD] text-[#BFBEAD]

SCSS

$land-before-time: #BFBEAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFBEAD?

#BFBEAD is Land Before Time, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BFBEAD warm or cool?

Land Before Time reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Land Before Time?

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

What colors pair well with Land Before Time?

Land Before Time 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 Land Before Time?

You can download Land Before Time 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 Land Before Time?

The hex code is #BFBEAD. In RGB it's 191, 190, 173, and in HSL it's 57°, 12%, 71%.

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