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Garlic Pesto

#BFCF00

RGB 191, 207, 0 · HSL 65°, 100%, 41% · CMYK 8, 0, 100, 19

Garlic Pesto is #BFCF00 in HEX — rgb(191, 207, 0), hsl(65°, 100%, 41%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 100%, 19%).

Garlic Pesto pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 100%, 41%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BFCF00

RGB191, 207, 0

HSL65°, 100%, 41%

HSV65°, 100%, 81%

CMYK8, 0, 100, 19

Decimal12570368

CSS RGBrgb(191, 207, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 100%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yew 2025-20

ΔE 1.8 · #C4D001

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 3.8 · #C6D624

Behr

Anime P340-5

ΔE 4.1 · #C5D525

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 5.8 · #C8D62D

Dulux

Electric Energy S19H9 · SB8B1

ΔE 7.7 · #CFE423

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 8 · #B2C216

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 10.1 · #CCC921

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 12.8 · #C5C225

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 15.8 · #EDEB00

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 16.6 · #E6D943

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 17 · #A3CD39

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 17.2 · #F8F32B

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 23.4 · #FFDE42

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 27.1 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 32.4 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 39.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#BFCF00

#1100D1

Analogous

#D17A00

#BFCF00

#57D100

Triadic

#BFCF00

#00C0D1

#D100C0

Split-Complementary

#BFCF00

#0057D1

#7A00D1

Tetradic

#BFCF00

#00D17A

#1100D1

#D10057

Monochromatic

#333800

#7A8500

#BFCF00

#ECFF1F

#F3FF6B

Rectangle

#BFCF00

#00D111

#1100D1

#D100C0

Compound

#BFCF00

#57D100

#1100D1

#7A00D1

Variations

Lighter

#EBFF0E

#E5F158

#E9EFA5

Darker

#99A700

#697300

#3D4300

Saturation

#838849

#C0D100

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFCF00

#D6C117

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFCF00

#CCCC50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFCF00

#C7BFC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Garlic Pesto 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

#CFC81B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFCF00

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCCD3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#1E12A0

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #BFCF00;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFCF00;

CSS Variable

--color-garlic-pesto: #BFCF00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'garlic-pesto': '#BFCF00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFCF00] text-[#BFCF00]

SCSS

$garlic-pesto: #BFCF00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFCF00?

#BFCF00 is Garlic Pesto, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BFCF00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Garlic Pesto?

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

What colors pair well with Garlic Pesto?

Garlic Pesto 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 Garlic Pesto?

You can download Garlic Pesto 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 Garlic Pesto?

The hex code is #BFCF00. In RGB it's 191, 207, 0, and in HSL it's 65°, 100%, 41%.

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