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Oil Yellow

#C2AB3F

RGB 194, 171, 63 · HSL 49°, 52%, 50% · CMYK 0, 12, 68, 24

Oil Yellow is #C2AB3F in HEX — rgb(194, 171, 63), hsl(49°, 52%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 68%, 24%).

Oil Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 52%, 50%. 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#C2AB3F

RGB194, 171, 63

HSL49°, 52%, 50%

HSV49°, 68%, 76%

CMYK0, 12, 68, 24

Decimal12757823

CSS RGBrgb(194, 171, 63)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 52%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Hep Green SW6704

ΔE 2.8 · #C4B146

Vista Paint

The Open Range K-456

ΔE 3 · #BAA736

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 3.6 · #C7B446

Behr

Tangy Green M320-6

ΔE 4.3 · #B6A031

Dunn-Edwards

Pesto DE5474

ΔE 5 · #C1B23E

PPG

Pollination 1215-7

ΔE 5.6 · #B8A02A

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 6 · #CEAB3B

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Slicker 801

ΔE 6.1 · #BCA849

Benjamin Moore

Spice CSP-925

ΔE 6.8 · #BDA447

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 8 · #C9B156

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 8.2 · #DBB651

Dulux

Sea Squash S17F8

ΔE 8.5 · #BA9E43

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 11 · #BAA24E

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 13.4 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16.9 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 19.5 · #EFAE52

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 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

#C2AB3F

#3D56C2

Analogous

#C2673D

#C2AB3F

#98C23D

Triadic

#C2AB3F

#3DC2A9

#A93DC2

Split-Complementary

#C2AB3F

#3D98C2

#673DC2

Tetradic

#C2AB3F

#3DC267

#3D56C2

#C23D98

Monochromatic

#4E4418

#88772B

#C2AB3F

#D4C377

#E7DDB1

Rectangle

#C2AB3F

#56C23D

#3D56C2

#A93DC2

Compound

#C2AB3F

#98C23D

#3D56C2

#673DC2

Variations

Lighter

#CEBB64

#D4C891

#E3DDC2

Darker

#9E892E

#6E601E

#413810

Saturation

#938C6C

#C2A93D

#E0BD1F

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

9.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2AB3F

#BEAD40

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2AB3F

#AFAF57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2AB3F

#C6A0A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Oil Yellow 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

#D1AD4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2AB3F

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB26F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#3C4E9C

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: #C2AB3F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2AB3F;

CSS Variable

--color-oil-yellow: #C2AB3F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oil-yellow': '#C2AB3F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2AB3F] text-[#C2AB3F]

SCSS

$oil-yellow: #C2AB3F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2AB3F?

#C2AB3F is Oil Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C2AB3F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oil Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Oil Yellow?

Oil Yellow 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 Oil Yellow?

You can download Oil Yellow 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 Oil Yellow?

The hex code is #C2AB3F. In RGB it's 194, 171, 63, and in HSL it's 49°, 52%, 50%.

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