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Yorkshire

#C1B18D

RGB 193, 177, 141 · HSL 42°, 30%, 65% · CMYK 0, 8, 27, 24

Yorkshire is #C1B18D in HEX — rgb(193, 177, 141), hsl(42°, 30%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 27%, 24%).

Yorkshire pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 30%, 65%. 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#C1B18D

RGB193, 177, 141

HSL42°, 30%, 65%

HSV42°, 27%, 76%

CMYK0, 8, 27, 24

Decimal12693901

CSS RGBrgb(193, 177, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 30%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yorkshire HC-23

Exact match

Behr

Palomino Tan BXC-07

Exact match

Valspar

Dry Earth 6008-4A

ΔE 1.4 · #BDAE89

Hallman-Lindsay

Refined 331

ΔE 1.8 · #C1B38C

PPG

Earthy Cane 1103-4

ΔE 2.1 · #C5B28B

Vista Paint

Refinded C-330

ΔE 2.2 · #C0B28A

Sherwin-Williams

Sawgrass Basket SW9121

ΔE 2.4 · #C3B090

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 3 · #BDB091

Dulux

Salty Seeds S16C3

ΔE 3 · #C1B793

Dunn-Edwards

Bamboo Screen DE6193

ΔE 3.3 · #BCAB8C

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.6 · #C6B294

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 4.2 · #BCB186

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.4 · #C5BA9A

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 4.8 · #BCB596

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.1 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#C1B18D

#8B9BC1

Analogous

#C1968B

#C1B18D

#B6C18B

Triadic

#C1B18D

#8BC1B0

#B08BC1

Split-Complementary

#C1B18D

#8BB6C1

#968BC1

Tetradic

#C1B18D

#8BC196

#8B9BC1

#C18BB6

Monochromatic

#74643E

#A68F59

#C1B18D

#DBD2BD

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#C1B18D

#9BC18B

#8B9BC1

#B08BC1

Compound

#C1B18D

#B6C18B

#8B9BC1

#968BC1

Variations

Lighter

#CDC0A2

#D7CFBC

#E6E2D9

Darker

#AB945E

#79673D

#473C23

Saturation

#AEA99E

#C1B08B

#E0BD6C

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

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1B18D

#BDB48E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1B18D

#B4B492

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1B18D

#C3ACB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yorkshire 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

#D0B185

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1B18D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDB6A9

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7081AA

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: #C1B18D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1B18D;

CSS Variable

--color-yorkshire: #C1B18D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yorkshire': '#C1B18D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1B18D] text-[#C1B18D]

SCSS

$yorkshire: #C1B18D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1B18D?

#C1B18D is Yorkshire, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C1B18D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yorkshire?

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

What colors pair well with Yorkshire?

Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire?

You can download Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire?

The hex code is #C1B18D. In RGB it's 193, 177, 141, and in HSL it's 42°, 30%, 65%.

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