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Parsley Sprig

#C2C54B

RGB 194, 197, 75 · HSL 61°, 51%, 53% · CMYK 2, 0, 62, 23

Parsley Sprig is #C2C54B in HEX — rgb(194, 197, 75), hsl(61°, 51%, 53%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 62%, 23%).

Parsley Sprig pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 51%, 53%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C2C54B

RGB194, 197, 75

HSL61°, 51%, 53%

HSV61°, 62%, 77%

CMYK2, 0, 62, 23

Decimal12764491

CSS RGBrgb(194, 197, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 51%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Parsley Sprig 6008-8B

Exact match

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 4 · #C9CC4A

Dulux

Tansy S18G8 · SB8A8

ΔE 4.1 · #C8C544

Benjamin Moore

Granny CSP-860

ΔE 5.2 · #D2D357

Behr

Champagne Grape BIC-41

ΔE 5.6 · #C1BC4B

Dunn-Edwards

Limelight DE5516

ΔE 6.9 · #D0D34D

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 8.5 · #C3D263

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 9.3 · #C6B836

Vista Paint

September Sun K-457

ΔE 11.2 · #D0BE55

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 11.3 · #E1CC4F

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 12.1 · #E1DD73

Hallman-Lindsay

Hyper 780

ΔE 13.8 · #A6B554

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 14.9 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 16.3 · #F4D96C

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 18.6 · #A3CD39

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 21.3 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C2C54B

#4C4AC4

Analogous

#C4894A

#C2C54B

#85C44A

Triadic

#C2C54B

#4AC2C4

#C44AC2

Split-Complementary

#C2C54B

#4A85C4

#894AC4

Tetradic

#C2C54B

#4AC489

#4C4AC4

#C44A85

Monochromatic

#58591D

#91922F

#C2C54B

#D6D784

#E9EABE

Rectangle

#C2C54B

#4AC44C

#4C4AC4

#C44AC2

Compound

#C2C54B

#85C44A

#4C4AC4

#894AC4

Variations

Lighter

#CED06E

#D5D698

#E4E4C6

Darker

#A4A632

#737421

#444512

Saturation

#999975

#C2C44A

#DFE22D

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2C54B

#CFBD4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2C54B

#C4C466

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2C54B

#C8B8C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Parsley Sprig 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

#D1C053

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2C54B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEC578

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#4341A5

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: #C2C54B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2C54B;

CSS Variable

--color-parsley-sprig: #C2C54B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parsley-sprig': '#C2C54B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2C54B] text-[#C2C54B]

SCSS

$parsley-sprig: #C2C54B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2C54B?

#C2C54B is Parsley Sprig, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C2C54B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parsley Sprig?

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

What colors pair well with Parsley Sprig?

Parsley Sprig 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 Parsley Sprig?

You can download Parsley Sprig 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 Parsley Sprig?

The hex code is #C2C54B. In RGB it's 194, 197, 75, and in HSL it's 61°, 51%, 53%.

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