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Olive Yellow

#C2B709

RGB 194, 183, 9 · HSL 56°, 91%, 40% · CMYK 0, 6, 95, 24

Olive Yellow is #C2B709 in HEX — rgb(194, 183, 9), hsl(56°, 91%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 95%, 24%).

Olive Yellow pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 91%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#C2B709

RGB194, 183, 9

HSL56°, 91%, 40%

HSV56°, 95%, 76%

CMYK0, 6, 95, 24

Decimal12760841

CSS RGBrgb(194, 183, 9)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 91%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chartreuse 2024-10

ΔE 1.2 · #C2B501

Behr

Sweet And Sour P320-7

ΔE 3.2 · #C4B30B

Vista Paint

Miss Marigold K-432

ΔE 3.9 · #CDBC09

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 5.5 · #C5C225

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 7.3 · #CCC921

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 8.3 · #D9C737

Dulux

Enigma S18G9 · SB8A9

ΔE 10 · #BEBC35

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 10.2 · #BDC233

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 10.2 · #C6B836

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 13.5 · #D6AE01

Hallman-Lindsay

Basket Of Gold 836

ΔE 15.9 · #F4CC3C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 17.2 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 20.7 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 23.5 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 24.3 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#C2B709

#0916C3

Analogous

#C35A09

#C2B709

#72C309

Triadic

#C2B709

#09C3B6

#B609C3

Split-Complementary

#C2B709

#0972C3

#5A09C3

Tetradic

#C2B709

#09C35A

#0916C3

#C30972

Monochromatic

#312E02

#7A7206

#C2B709

#F5E724

#F8EF6D

Rectangle

#C2B709

#16C309

#0916C3

#B609C3

Compound

#C2B709

#72C309

#0916C3

#5A09C3

Variations

Lighter

#F4E515

#EAE15C

#ECE7A7

Darker

#A09504

#706900

#413D00

Saturation

#827E4A

#C3B609

#C7BA05

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2B709

#C7B312

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2B709

#B9B948

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2B709

#C8AAB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Olive 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

#D1B622

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2B709

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEBB46

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#141D9A

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #C2B709;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2B709;

CSS Variable

--color-olive-yellow: #C2B709;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'olive-yellow': '#C2B709' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2B709] text-[#C2B709]

SCSS

$olive-yellow: #C2B709;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2B709?

#C2B709 is Olive Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C2B709 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Olive Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Olive Yellow?

Olive 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 Olive Yellow?

You can download Olive 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 Olive Yellow?

The hex code is #C2B709. In RGB it's 194, 183, 9, and in HSL it's 56°, 91%, 40%.

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