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Distant Valley

#C2B79A

RGB 194, 183, 154 · HSL 44°, 25%, 68% · CMYK 0, 6, 21, 24

Distant Valley is #C2B79A in HEX — rgb(194, 183, 154), hsl(44°, 25%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 21%, 24%).

Distant Valley pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 25%, 68%. 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#C2B79A

RGB194, 183, 154

HSL44°, 25%, 68%

HSV44°, 21%, 76%

CMYK0, 6, 21, 24

Decimal12760986

CSS RGBrgb(194, 183, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 25%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Distant Valley 11-19

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Baffin 243 · CC-270

ΔE 1.1 · #C2B798

Vista Paint

Helen of Troy C-349

ΔE 1.7 · #C2B89E

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 1.9 · #C5BA9A

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 2.2 · #BCB596

Hallman-Lindsay

Helen Of Troy 350

ΔE 2.2 · #C3B89F

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 2.6 · #C1B298

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 2.9 · #BDB091

Behr

Tea Bag PPU8-9

ΔE 3 · #C7BB99

Sherwin-Williams

Crewel Tan SW0011

ΔE 3.2 · #CBB99B

Valspar

Epic 6008-3C

ΔE 3.4 · #CBBD9C

Dunn-Edwards

Bungalow Taupe DE6172

ΔE 3.7 · #CEBE9F

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.9 · #C6B294

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 4.1 · #B8B799

Kilz

Ranch House LK140

ΔE 4.7 · #CCB9A2

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#C2B79A

#99A4C2

Analogous

#C2A399

#C2B79A

#B8C299

Triadic

#C2B79A

#99C2B7

#B799C2

Split-Complementary

#C2B79A

#99B8C2

#A399C2

Tetradic

#C2B79A

#99C2A3

#99A4C2

#C299B8

Monochromatic

#796C49

#A59569

#C2B79A

#DED9C9

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#C2B79A

#A4C299

#99A4C2

#B799C2

Compound

#C2B79A

#B8C299

#99A4C2

#A399C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEC5AD

#D8D3C4

#E7E5DD

Darker

#A9996C

#7A6C45

#473F28

Saturation

#B4B0A7

#C2B799

#E0C57A

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2B79A

#C0B99B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2B79A

#B9B99E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2B79A

#C4B3B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Distant Valley 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

#D1B68F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2B79A

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEBBB3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#7887AE

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: #C2B79A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2B79A;

CSS Variable

--color-distant-valley: #C2B79A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'distant-valley': '#C2B79A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2B79A] text-[#C2B79A]

SCSS

$distant-valley: #C2B79A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2B79A?

#C2B79A is Distant Valley, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C2B79A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Distant Valley?

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

What colors pair well with Distant Valley?

Distant Valley 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 Distant Valley?

You can download Distant Valley 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 Distant Valley?

The hex code is #C2B79A. In RGB it's 194, 183, 154, and in HSL it's 44°, 25%, 68%.

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