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Tegreen

#C1B65F

RGB 193, 182, 95 · HSL 53°, 44%, 56% · CMYK 0, 6, 51, 24

Tegreen is #C1B65F in HEX — rgb(193, 182, 95), hsl(53°, 44%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 51%, 24%).

Tegreen pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 44%, 56%. 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#C1B65F

RGB193, 182, 95

HSL53°, 44%, 56%

HSV53°, 51%, 76%

CMYK0, 6, 51, 24

Decimal12695135

CSS RGBrgb(193, 182, 95)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 44%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tarpon Green S17F6

ΔE 2.1 · #C1B25C

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Frog DE5480

ΔE 2.1 · #C8BA63

PPG

Secret Safari 1110-4

ΔE 2.8 · #C6BB68

Behr

Dry Sea Grass 360F-4

ΔE 2.8 · #C9BA66

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 391

ΔE 3.3 · #C8BD61

Vista Paint

Terra Verde K-425

ΔE 3.5 · #BFB95C

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 3.8 · #CDBB63

Sherwin-Williams

Parakeet SW6711

ΔE 4.1 · #B4B05A

Valspar

Greek Tapenade 6008-6B

ΔE 4.7 · #CDBC6B

Kilz

Chameleon LF270-01

ΔE 6.2 · #BEAF64

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 6.4 · #C9B156

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 8 · #AEA04B

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 9.6 · #D3BD76

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 13.5 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 17.1 · #EEC784

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 19.8 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#C1B65F

#5D69C0

Analogous

#C0835D

#C1B65F

#9AC05D

Triadic

#C1B65F

#5DC0B5

#B55DC0

Split-Complementary

#C1B65F

#5D9AC0

#835DC0

Tetradic

#C1B65F

#5DC083

#5D69C0

#C05D9A

Monochromatic

#5F5925

#978C3B

#C1B65F

#D6CE95

#EBE7CC

Rectangle

#C1B65F

#69C05D

#5D69C0

#B55DC0

Compound

#C1B65F

#9AC05D

#5D69C0

#835DC0

Variations

Lighter

#CDC47E

#D5CFA3

#E4E1CC

Darker

#A79B3D

#756C29

#453F17

Saturation

#9E9A80

#C0B55D

#E0CD3E

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1B65F

#C4B460

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1B65F

#B8B86F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1B65F

#C5ACB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tegreen 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

#D0B562

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1B65F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDBA87

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.

#4C57A7

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: #C1B65F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1B65F;

CSS Variable

--color-tegreen: #C1B65F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tegreen': '#C1B65F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1B65F] text-[#C1B65F]

SCSS

$tegreen: #C1B65F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1B65F?

#C1B65F is Tegreen, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C1B65F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tegreen?

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

What colors pair well with Tegreen?

Tegreen 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 Tegreen?

You can download Tegreen 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 Tegreen?

The hex code is #C1B65F. In RGB it's 193, 182, 95, and in HSL it's 53°, 44%, 56%.

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