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Gibson

#C0A754

RGB 192, 167, 84 · HSL 46°, 46%, 54% · CMYK 0, 13, 56, 25

Gibson is #C0A754 in HEX — rgb(192, 167, 84), hsl(46°, 46%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 56%, 25%).

Gibson pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 46%, 54%. 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#C0A754

RGB192, 167, 84

HSL46°, 46%, 54%

HSV46°, 56%, 75%

CMYK0, 13, 56, 25

Decimal12625748

CSS RGBrgb(192, 167, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 46%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gibson 378

Exact match

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 2 · #BAA24E

Dulux

Yellow Maize S16E6

ΔE 3.9 · #C0A55A

Dunn-Edwards

Mack Creek DE5459

ΔE 4.2 · #BFAE5B

PPG

Glorious Gold 1107-6

ΔE 4.3 · #CBA956

Valspar

City Chartreuse 6008-6C

ΔE 4.3 · #B7A756

Behr

Lemongrass PPU6-18

ΔE 4.3 · #C5A559

Vista Paint

Garden Element K-441

ΔE 4.7 · #BBAC59

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 5 · #C9B156

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Slicker 801

ΔE 5.8 · #BCA849

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 5.9 · #AEA04B

Sherwin-Williams

Antiquity SW6402

ΔE 8.4 · #C2A462

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 10.5 · #DCB771

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 10.6 · #D3BD76

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 16.2 · #EEC784

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 20.6 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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 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

#C0A754

#546DC0

Analogous

#C07154

#C0A754

#A3C054

Triadic

#C0A754

#54C0A6

#A654C0

Split-Complementary

#C0A754

#54A3C0

#7154C0

Tetradic

#C0A754

#54C071

#546DC0

#C054A3

Monochromatic

#594C21

#917C36

#C0A754

#D4C38C

#E9E0C3

Rectangle

#C0A754

#6DC054

#546DC0

#A654C0

Compound

#C0A754

#A3C054

#546DC0

#7154C0

Variations

Lighter

#CCB876

#D4C79D

#E3DDC9

Darker

#A38B39

#726025

#433815

Saturation

#9A927A

#C0A654

#DFB734

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0A754

#BAAB54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0A754

#ACAC64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0A754

#C39EA5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gibson 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

#CFAA5A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0A754

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDAF7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#475DA3

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: #C0A754;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0A754;

CSS Variable

--color-gibson: #C0A754;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gibson': '#C0A754' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0A754] text-[#C0A754]

SCSS

$gibson: #C0A754;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0A754?

#C0A754 is Gibson, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C0A754 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gibson?

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

What colors pair well with Gibson?

Gibson 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 Gibson?

You can download Gibson 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 Gibson?

The hex code is #C0A754. In RGB it's 192, 167, 84, and in HSL it's 46°, 46%, 54%.

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