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Oilseed Crops

#C2BE0E

RGB 194, 190, 14 · HSL 59°, 87%, 41% · CMYK 0, 2, 93, 24

Oilseed Crops is #C2BE0E in HEX — rgb(194, 190, 14), hsl(59°, 87%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 93%, 24%).

Oilseed Crops pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 87%, 41%. 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#C2BE0E

RGB194, 190, 14

HSL59°, 87%, 41%

HSV59°, 93%, 76%

CMYK0, 2, 93, 24

Decimal12762638

CSS RGBrgb(194, 190, 14)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 87%, 41%)

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PPG

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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

#C2BE0E

#0E11C4

Analogous

#C4660E

#C2BE0E

#6CC40E

Triadic

#C2BE0E

#0EC4C0

#C00EC4

Split-Complementary

#C2BE0E

#0E6CC4

#660EC4

Tetradic

#C2BE0E

#0EC466

#0E11C4

#C40E6C

Monochromatic

#343404

#7C7A09

#C2BE0E

#F0ED2D

#F5F375

Rectangle

#C2BE0E

#11C40E

#0E11C4

#C00EC4

Compound

#C2BE0E

#6CC40E

#0E11C4

#660EC4

Variations

Lighter

#EFEC1E

#E7E562

#EAE9AA

Darker

#A09D07

#716F02

#434200

Saturation

#84834D

#C4C00E

#CAC707

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2BE0E

#CCB818

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2BE0E

#BFBF4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2BE0E

#C8B0B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Oilseed Crops 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

#D1BB26

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2BE0E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEC04A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#17199B

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: #C2BE0E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2BE0E;

CSS Variable

--color-oilseed-crops: #C2BE0E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oilseed-crops': '#C2BE0E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2BE0E] text-[#C2BE0E]

SCSS

$oilseed-crops: #C2BE0E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2BE0E?

#C2BE0E is Oilseed Crops, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C2BE0E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oilseed Crops?

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

What colors pair well with Oilseed Crops?

Oilseed Crops 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 Oilseed Crops?

You can download Oilseed Crops 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 Oilseed Crops?

The hex code is #C2BE0E. In RGB it's 194, 190, 14, and in HSL it's 59°, 87%, 41%.

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