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Creed

#C0A04A

RGB 192, 160, 74 · HSL 44°, 48%, 52% · CMYK 0, 17, 61, 25

Creed is #C0A04A in HEX — rgb(192, 160, 74), hsl(44°, 48%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 61%, 25%).

Creed pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 48%, 52%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C0A04A

RGB192, 160, 74

HSL44°, 48%, 52%

HSV44°, 61%, 75%

CMYK0, 17, 61, 25

Decimal12623946

CSS RGBrgb(192, 160, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 48%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Creed S16F8

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Underbrush DE5446

ΔE 0.7 · #BE9E48

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 2.6 · #C7A44B

Behr

Mojave Gold 340F-6

ΔE 3.1 · #BC9D4D

PPG

Golden Field 1107-7

ΔE 3.3 · #C39E44

Benjamin Moore

French 287

ΔE 3.9 · #C7A548

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 4 · #BAA24E

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 4.8 · #B79749

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 5.5 · #CEAA5B

Vista Paint

Yellow Lupine C-807

ΔE 5.8 · #C9A948

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 6.7 · #C99E53

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 8.4 · #AEA04B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.3 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 10.8 · #DBB651

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 16.3 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 17.7 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C0A04A

#4A69BF

Analogous

#BF654A

#C0A04A

#A4BF4A

Triadic

#C0A04A

#4ABFA0

#A04ABF

Split-Complementary

#C0A04A

#4AA4BF

#654ABF

Tetradic

#C0A04A

#4ABF65

#4A69BF

#BF4AA4

Monochromatic

#53451D

#8C7331

#C0A04A

#D3BE82

#E7DBBB

Rectangle

#C0A04A

#69BF4A

#4A69BF

#A04ABF

Compound

#C0A04A

#A4BF4A

#4A69BF

#654ABF

Variations

Lighter

#CCB36E

#D4C498

#E3DBC6

Darker

#A08335

#6F5B22

#423513

Saturation

#968D73

#BFA04A

#DFAF2A

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0A04A

#B6A74A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0A04A

#A6A65B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0A04A

#C3979F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Creed 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

#CFA553

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0A04A

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDAA77

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#435B9F

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: #C0A04A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0A04A;

CSS Variable

--color-creed: #C0A04A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'creed': '#C0A04A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0A04A] text-[#C0A04A]

SCSS

$creed: #C0A04A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0A04A?

#C0A04A is Creed, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C0A04A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Creed?

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

What colors pair well with Creed?

Creed 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 Creed?

You can download Creed 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 Creed?

The hex code is #C0A04A. In RGB it's 192, 160, 74, and in HSL it's 44°, 48%, 52%.

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