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Krieg Khaki

#C0BD81

RGB 192, 189, 129 · HSL 57°, 33%, 63% · CMYK 0, 2, 33, 25

Krieg Khaki is #C0BD81 in HEX — rgb(192, 189, 129), hsl(57°, 33%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 33%, 25%).

Krieg Khaki pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 33%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C0BD81

RGB192, 189, 129

HSL57°, 33%, 63%

HSV57°, 33%, 75%

CMYK0, 2, 33, 25

Decimal12631425

CSS RGBrgb(192, 189, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 33%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 1.3 · #BEBD7F

Dulux

Pavilion S18E4

ΔE 1.4 · #BFBE84

Benjamin Moore

Dill 2147-40

ΔE 1.8 · #C5C285

Behr

Harmonic Tan 380F-5

ΔE 2.2 · #BEBC7C

Kilz

Burnished Green LF250-02

ΔE 2.4 · #BCBE84

Vista Paint

Footie Pajamas C-791

ΔE 2.5 · #C8C387

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 2.9 · #C9C489

Dunn-Edwards

Early Harvest DE5542

ΔE 3.3 · #B9BE82

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 3.5 · #C8BD83

Valspar

Herb Cornucopia 6005-5C

ΔE 3.6 · #C3C18B

PPG

Fancy Flirt 1119-5

ΔE 4.4 · #B4B780

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 5.1 · #BCB472

Sherwin-Williams

Cool Avocado SW9029

ΔE 6.2 · #C4B47D

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 7 · #C7C896

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.1 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 13.4 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#C0BD81

#8285C0

Analogous

#C09E82

#C0BD81

#A4C082

Triadic

#C0BD81

#82C0BD

#BD82C0

Split-Complementary

#C0BD81

#82A4C0

#9E82C0

Tetradic

#C0BD81

#82C09E

#8285C0

#C082A4

Monochromatic

#706D38

#A39F52

#C0BD81

#D9D8B4

#F3F2E7

Rectangle

#C0BD81

#85C082

#8285C0

#BD82C0

Compound

#C0BD81

#A4C082

#8285C0

#9E82C0

Variations

Lighter

#CCCA9B

#D6D5B7

#E6E5D6

Darker

#ACA855

#787538

#474520

Saturation

#AAA997

#C0BD82

#DFD962

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0BD81

#C5BA82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0BD81

#BEBE8B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0BD81

#C4B5BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Krieg Khaki 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

#CFBA7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0BD81

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDBFA0

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.

#676BAA

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: #C0BD81;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0BD81;

CSS Variable

--color-krieg-khaki: #C0BD81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'krieg-khaki': '#C0BD81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0BD81] text-[#C0BD81]

SCSS

$krieg-khaki: #C0BD81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0BD81?

#C0BD81 is Krieg Khaki, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C0BD81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Krieg Khaki?

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

What colors pair well with Krieg Khaki?

Krieg Khaki 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 Krieg Khaki?

You can download Krieg Khaki 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 Krieg Khaki?

The hex code is #C0BD81. In RGB it's 192, 189, 129, and in HSL it's 57°, 33%, 63%.

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