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Grassland

#C1BCA7

RGB 193, 188, 167 · HSL 48°, 17%, 71% · CMYK 0, 3, 13, 24

Grassland is #C1BCA7 in HEX — rgb(193, 188, 167), hsl(48°, 17%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 24%).

Grassland pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 17%, 71%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C1BCA7

RGB193, 188, 167

HSL48°, 17%, 71%

HSV48°, 13%, 76%

CMYK0, 3, 13, 24

Decimal12696743

CSS RGBrgb(193, 188, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 17%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Grassland SW6163

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Jackson Antique historic-jackson-antique

ΔE 1.1 · #C2BCA9

Behr

Celery Powder PPU8-18

ΔE 1.2 · #C4BCA7

Benjamin Moore

Senora 1530

ΔE 1.6 · #C1BCAA

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 1.6 · #C5C0AC

PPG

Heavy Hammock 1027-3

ΔE 1.6 · #BEB9A2

Dulux

Apparition S16B2

ΔE 1.8 · #C2BBA9

Vista Paint

Soft Leather C-335

ΔE 2.1 · #C3B9A5

Valspar

Soft Stones 6008-1C

ΔE 2.2 · #C5BBA8

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 2.3 · #C8BEAA

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2.5 · #C5C2AF

Farrow & Ball

Vert de Terre 234

ΔE 2.5 · #BABBA5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.1 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.2 · #C7BBA3

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 4.5 · #C5BEB1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C1BCA7

#A8AEC2

Analogous

#C2B0A8

#C1BCA7

#BAC2A8

Triadic

#C1BCA7

#A8C2BD

#BDA8C2

Split-Complementary

#C1BCA7

#A8BAC2

#B0A8C2

Tetradic

#C1BCA7

#A8C2B0

#A8AEC2

#C2A8BA

Monochromatic

#7A7357

#A29A7C

#C1BCA7

#E1DFD5

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#C1BCA7

#AEC2A8

#A8AEC2

#BDA8C2

Compound

#C1BCA7

#BAC2A8

#A8AEC2

#B0A8C2

Variations

Lighter

#CECABA

#D9D6CC

#E8E7E2

Darker

#A59D7D

#766F51

#45412F

Saturation

#B9B7B1

#C2BDA8

#E0CF8A

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1BCA7

#C1BCA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1BCA7

#BDBDAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1BCA7

#C2B9BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Grassland 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

#D0BA98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1BCA7

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDBFBD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#818BB3

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: #C1BCA7;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1BCA7;

CSS Variable

--color-grassland: #C1BCA7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grassland': '#C1BCA7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1BCA7] text-[#C1BCA7]

SCSS

$grassland: #C1BCA7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1BCA7?

#C1BCA7 is Grassland, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C1BCA7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grassland?

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

What colors pair well with Grassland?

Grassland 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 Grassland?

You can download Grassland 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 Grassland?

The hex code is #C1BCA7. In RGB it's 193, 188, 167, and in HSL it's 48°, 17%, 71%.

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