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Summerdale

#C2A974

RGB 194, 169, 116 · HSL 41°, 39%, 61% · CMYK 0, 13, 40, 24

Summerdale is #C2A974 in HEX — rgb(194, 169, 116), hsl(41°, 39%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 40%, 24%).

Summerdale pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 39%, 61%. 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#C2A974

RGB194, 169, 116

HSL41°, 39%, 61%

HSV41°, 40%, 76%

CMYK0, 13, 40, 24

Decimal12757364

CSS RGBrgb(194, 169, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 39%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Summerdale HC-17

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Dusted Olive SW9028

ΔE 2 · #BEA775

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 2.6 · #C1A878

Valspar

Golden Popover 3007-7C

ΔE 2.6 · #C2A878

Behr

Almond Toast 300F-4

ΔE 3 · #BCA16C

Dulux

Buttercookie S15E4

ΔE 3 · #C5AC7C

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tweed 884

ΔE 3 · #C9AB73

Dunn-Edwards

Bread Pudding DE6159

ΔE 3.1 · #BFA270

Vista Paint

Gold Tweed C-883

ΔE 3.5 · #CAAE74

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 3.8 · #C2B078

PPG

Buffalo Hide 1105-6

ΔE 3.8 · #BB9F6A

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 4.2 · #C0A569

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 7.4 · #D9B27D

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 8.8 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.9 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 10.2 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#C2A974

#758DC2

Analogous

#C28375

#C2A974

#B4C275

Triadic

#C2A974

#75C2AA

#AA75C2

Split-Complementary

#C2A974

#75B4C2

#8375C2

Tetradic

#C2A974

#75C283

#758DC2

#C275B4

Monochromatic

#6E5A30

#A38648

#C2A974

#DACBAA

#F1EBDF

Rectangle

#C2A974

#8DC275

#758DC2

#AA75C2

Compound

#C2A974

#B4C275

#758DC2

#8375C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEBB90

#D7CBB0

#E6E0D3

Darker

#AF8F49

#7A6331

#483A1B

Saturation

#A7A090

#C2AA75

#E1B556

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

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2A974

#BAAE74

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2A974

#AEAE7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2A974

#C4A3A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Summerdale 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

#D1AB72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2A974

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB096

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.

#5C75AD

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: #C2A974;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2A974;

CSS Variable

--color-summerdale: #C2A974;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summerdale': '#C2A974' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2A974] text-[#C2A974]

SCSS

$summerdale: #C2A974;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2A974?

#C2A974 is Summerdale, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C2A974 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summerdale?

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

What colors pair well with Summerdale?

Summerdale 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 Summerdale?

You can download Summerdale 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 Summerdale?

The hex code is #C2A974. In RGB it's 194, 169, 116, and in HSL it's 41°, 39%, 61%.

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