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Wilderness Grey

#C2BAA8

RGB 194, 186, 168 · HSL 42°, 18%, 71% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 24

Wilderness Grey is #C2BAA8 in HEX — rgb(194, 186, 168), hsl(42°, 18%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 24%).

Wilderness Grey pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 18%, 71%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C2BAA8

RGB194, 186, 168

HSL42°, 18%, 71%

HSV42°, 13%, 76%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 24

Decimal12761768

CSS RGBrgb(194, 186, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 18%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Waitangi NZ9E8

ΔE 0.5 · #C2BBA9

Vista Paint

Frond C-231

ΔE 0.7 · #C2BBAA

Valspar

Soft Stones 6008-1C

ΔE 1.1 · #C5BBA8

Hallman-Lindsay

Jackson Antique historic-jackson-antique

ΔE 1.1 · #C2BCA9

Behr

Wilderness Gray HDC-FL13-10

ΔE 1.2 · #C2BBAB

Sherwin-Williams

Jogging Path SW7638

ΔE 1.2 · #C0B9A9

Benjamin Moore

Senora 1530

ΔE 1.3 · #C1BCAA

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 1.8 · #C4BAAB

PPG

Stonington 15-25

ΔE 2 · #C8BCAB

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 2.1 · #C9BEAB

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 2.4 · #C5C0AC

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 3.1 · #C5BEB1

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 3.2 · #C5C2AF

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.6 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#C2BAA8

#A8B0C2

Analogous

#C2ADA8

#C2BAA8

#BDC2A8

Triadic

#C2BAA8

#A8C2BA

#BAA8C2

Split-Complementary

#C2BAA8

#A8BDC2

#ADA8C2

Tetradic

#C2BAA8

#A8C2AD

#A8B0C2

#C2A8BD

Monochromatic

#7B7056

#A3977B

#C2BAA8

#E2DED5

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#C2BAA8

#B0C2A8

#A8B0C2

#BAA8C2

Compound

#C2BAA8

#BDC2A8

#A8B0C2

#ADA8C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEC8B9

#D9D5CC

#E8E6E2

Darker

#A6997C

#776B50

#463F2E

Saturation

#B9B7B1

#C2BAA8

#E1C789

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2BAA8

#C0BBA9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2BAA8

#BBBBAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2BAA8

#C3B7B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wilderness Grey 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

#D1B899

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2BAA8

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEBDBD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8190B3

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: #C2BAA8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2BAA8;

CSS Variable

--color-wilderness-grey: #C2BAA8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wilderness-grey': '#C2BAA8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2BAA8] text-[#C2BAA8]

SCSS

$wilderness-grey: #C2BAA8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2BAA8?

#C2BAA8 is Wilderness Grey, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C2BAA8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wilderness Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Wilderness Grey?

Wilderness Grey 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 Wilderness Grey?

You can download Wilderness Grey 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 Wilderness Grey?

The hex code is #C2BAA8. In RGB it's 194, 186, 168, and in HSL it's 42°, 18%, 71%.

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