Behr Golden Rice S290-6
| Code: | S290-6 |
| Name: | Golden Rice |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Golden Rice?
This warm, inviting shade from Behr, Golden Rice (S290-6), exudes a cozy and earthy charm. This versatile color beautifully complements a range of palettes, including soft greens like Highland and airy whites like Alabaster. Pairing Golden Rice with accents in muted blues like Raindance can create a serene and sophisticated atmosphere. Its rich undertones also work well with deeper hues like Mission Brown for a grounded and elegant look. Add pops of color with accessories in shades of Terra Cotta or Burnished Copper to enhance the warm and welcoming feel of the space.
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What are Behr Golden Rice undertones?
Golden Rice has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#B18655
RGB code:
177, 134, 85
Is Behr Golden Rice S290-6 cool or warm?
At 32° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
S290-6 Golden Rice HSL code: 32, 37%, 51%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Golden Rice
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Golden Rice:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
S290-6
Golden Rice
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Golden Rice with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.
LRV of Golden Rice
Golden Rice has an LRV of 26.93% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 26.93%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #b18655 | |
| RGB Decimal | 177, 134, 85 | |
| RGB Percent | 69.41%, 52.55%, 33.33% | |
| HSV | Hue: 32° Saturation: 51.98% Value: 69.41% | |
| HSL | hsl(32, 37, 51) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.29 Yellow: 51.98 Key: 30.59 | |
| YIQ | Y: 141.271 I: 41.37 Q: -6.153 | |
| XYZ | X: 28.297 Y: 27.055 Z: 12.324 | |
| CIE Lab | L:59.025 a:10.482 b:32.61 | |
| CIE Luv | L:59.025 u:32.558 v:37.243 | |
| Decimal | 11634261 | |
| Hunter Lab | 52.014, 6.084, 22.363 |
