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Spontaneous Sprig

#C2A048

RGB 194, 160, 72 · HSL 43°, 50%, 52% · CMYK 0, 18, 63, 24

Spontaneous Sprig is #C2A048 in HEX — rgb(194, 160, 72), hsl(43°, 50%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 63%, 24%).

Spontaneous Sprig pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 50%, 52%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C2A048

RGB194, 160, 72

HSL43°, 50%, 52%

HSV43°, 63%, 76%

CMYK0, 18, 63, 24

Decimal12755016

CSS RGBrgb(194, 160, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 50%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Creed S16F8

ΔE 1.4 · #C0A04A

Dunn-Edwards

Underbrush DE5446

ΔE 1.6 · #BE9E48

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 1.6 · #C7A44B

PPG

Golden Field 1107-7

ΔE 1.9 · #C39E44

Benjamin Moore

French 287

ΔE 2.8 · #C7A548

Behr

Ginger Jar M300-5

ΔE 2.8 · #C4A143

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Lupine 808

ΔE 4.2 · #CCAA4D

Vista Paint

Yellow Lupine C-807

ΔE 5 · #C9A948

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 5.2 · #BAA24E

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 6 · #CEAA5B

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 6.8 · #C99E53

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 9.5 · #AEA04B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 9.7 · #CB9E59

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 9.9 · #DBB651

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 15.6 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 17.2 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#C2A048

#476AC2

Analogous

#C26247

#C2A048

#A7C247

Triadic

#C2A048

#47C29F

#9F47C2

Split-Complementary

#C2A048

#47A7C2

#6247C2

Tetradic

#C2A048

#47C262

#476AC2

#C247A7

Monochromatic

#54441C

#8E732F

#C2A048

#D5BD81

#E8DBBA

Rectangle

#C2A048

#6AC247

#476AC2

#9F47C2

Compound

#C2A048

#A7C247

#476AC2

#6247C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEB26C

#D5C396

#E3DBC5

Darker

#A28232

#715A21

#433512

Saturation

#978D72

#C29F47

#E0AC29

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

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2A048

#B7A848

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2A048

#A6A65A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2A048

#C5979F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spontaneous Sprig 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

#D1A551

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2A048

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEAA75

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#415CA1

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: #C2A048;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2A048;

CSS Variable

--color-spontaneous-sprig: #C2A048;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spontaneous-sprig': '#C2A048' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2A048] text-[#C2A048]

SCSS

$spontaneous-sprig: #C2A048;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2A048?

#C2A048 is Spontaneous Sprig, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C2A048 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spontaneous Sprig?

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

What colors pair well with Spontaneous Sprig?

Spontaneous Sprig 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 Spontaneous Sprig?

You can download Spontaneous Sprig 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 Spontaneous Sprig?

The hex code is #C2A048. In RGB it's 194, 160, 72, and in HSL it's 43°, 50%, 52%.

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