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Senora

#C1BCAA

RGB 193, 188, 170 · HSL 47°, 16%, 71% · CMYK 0, 3, 12, 24

Senora is #C1BCAA in HEX — rgb(193, 188, 170), hsl(47°, 16%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 12%, 24%).

Senora pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 16%, 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#C1BCAA

RGB193, 188, 170

HSL47°, 16%, 71%

HSV47°, 12%, 76%

CMYK0, 3, 12, 24

Decimal12696746

CSS RGBrgb(193, 188, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 16%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Senora 1530

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Jackson Antique historic-jackson-antique

ΔE 0.7 · #C2BCA9

Dulux

Candle Bark S15B2

ΔE 0.8 · #C3BCAA

Vista Paint

Frond C-231

ΔE 0.9 · #C2BBAA

Behr

Wilderness Gray HDC-FL13-10

ΔE 1.3 · #C2BBAB

Sherwin-Williams

Jogging Path SW7638

ΔE 1.6 · #C0B9A9

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 1.7 · #C5C0AC

Valspar

Sandy Sage 5008-1C

ΔE 2 · #BDB9AA

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2.2 · #C5C2AF

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 2.5 · #C8BEAA

PPG

Hurricane Haze 1032-2

ΔE 2.5 · #BDBBAD

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 2.7 · #C9BEAB

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 3 · #C5BEB1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.1 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.3 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.4 · #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

#C1BCAA

#A9AEC1

Analogous

#C1B0A9

#C1BCAA

#BAC1A9

Triadic

#C1BCAA

#A9C1BC

#BCA9C1

Split-Complementary

#C1BCAA

#A9BAC1

#B0A9C1

Tetradic

#C1BCAA

#A9C1B0

#A9AEC1

#C1A9BA

Monochromatic

#797258

#A1997D

#C1BCAA

#E1DFD6

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#C1BCAA

#AEC1A9

#A9AEC1

#BCA9C1

Compound

#C1BCAA

#BAC1A9

#A9AEC1

#B0A9C1

Variations

Lighter

#CDC9BA

#D9D6CD

#E8E7E2

Darker

#A39B7E

#756E52

#45402F

Saturation

#B9B7B2

#C1BCA9

#E0CD8A

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1BCAA

#C1BCAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1BCAA

#BDBDAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1BCAA

#C2B9BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Senora 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

#D0BA9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1BCAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDBFBF

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.

#818CB3

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: #C1BCAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1BCAA;

CSS Variable

--color-senora: #C1BCAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'senora': '#C1BCAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1BCAA] text-[#C1BCAA]

SCSS

$senora: #C1BCAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1BCAA?

#C1BCAA is Senora, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C1BCAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Senora?

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

What colors pair well with Senora?

Senora 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 Senora?

You can download Senora 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 Senora?

The hex code is #C1BCAA. In RGB it's 193, 188, 170, and in HSL it's 47°, 16%, 71%.

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