California Hills

California Hills by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

California Hills sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 45°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 53%. Saturation is around 58%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 65%. Hue is close to 45°. The hex value is #d9bf71. The RGB value is 217, 191, 113.

California Hills has brightness around 53%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match California Hills with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

California Hills works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

California Hills is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.