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Burwell

#C2B98D

RGB 194, 185, 141 · HSL 50°, 30%, 66% · CMYK 0, 5, 27, 24

Burwell is #C2B98D in HEX — rgb(194, 185, 141), hsl(50°, 30%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 27%, 24%).

Burwell pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 30%, 66%. 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#C2B98D

RGB194, 185, 141

HSL50°, 30%, 66%

HSV50°, 27%, 76%

CMYK0, 5, 27, 24

Decimal12761485

CSS RGBrgb(194, 185, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 30%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Burwell CW-445

Exact match

Vista Paint

Bamboo Shoot K-451

ΔE 1 · #C1B78A

Dulux

Candidate S17D3

ΔE 1.1 · #C3BA90

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 1.2 · #C1B98F

Hallman-Lindsay

New Foliage 400

ΔE 1.5 · #C2BC90

PPG

Cress Green 1114-4

ΔE 1.9 · #BCB58A

Valspar

Marsh Green 6006-5C

ΔE 2.3 · #C8BF91

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 2.9 · #BCB186

Sherwin-Williams

Baby Bok Choy SW9037

ΔE 3.3 · #BBB98A

Behr

Mochachino 740D-4

ΔE 3.7 · #BCB992

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4.3 · #D0C092

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Hint DE5500

ΔE 5.1 · #C9BD88

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.4 · #C5BA9A

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 6.5 · #CFC7A2

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 7 · #BCB596

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.2 · #B8B799

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 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

#C2B98D

#8E97C2

Analogous

#C2A08E

#C2B98D

#B1C28E

Triadic

#C2B98D

#8EC2BA

#BA8EC2

Split-Complementary

#C2B98D

#8EB1C2

#A08EC2

Tetradic

#C2B98D

#8EC2A0

#8E97C2

#C28EB1

Monochromatic

#776E40

#A89B5D

#C2B98D

#DDD8C0

#F6F5EE

Rectangle

#C2B98D

#97C28E

#8E97C2

#BA8EC2

Compound

#C2B98D

#B1C28E

#8E97C2

#A08EC2

Variations

Lighter

#CEC8A5

#D8D4BE

#E7E5DA

Darker

#ADA061

#7B713E

#484223

Saturation

#B0AEA0

#C2BA8E

#E1CE70

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2B98D

#C2B98E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2B98D

#BBBB94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2B98D

#C5B3B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Burwell 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

#D1B785

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2B98D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEBCA9

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.

#737CAC

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: #C2B98D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2B98D;

CSS Variable

--color-burwell: #C2B98D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burwell': '#C2B98D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2B98D] text-[#C2B98D]

SCSS

$burwell: #C2B98D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2B98D?

#C2B98D is Burwell, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C2B98D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Burwell?

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

What colors pair well with Burwell?

Burwell 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 Burwell?

You can download Burwell 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 Burwell?

The hex code is #C2B98D. In RGB it's 194, 185, 141, and in HSL it's 50°, 30%, 66%.

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