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Princeton

#C3AB6D

RGB 195, 171, 109 · HSL 43°, 42%, 60% · CMYK 0, 12, 44, 24

Princeton is #C3AB6D in HEX — rgb(195, 171, 109), hsl(43°, 42%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 44%, 24%).

Princeton pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 42%, 60%. 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#C3AB6D

RGB195, 171, 109

HSL43°, 42%, 60%

HSV43°, 44%, 76%

CMYK0, 12, 44, 24

Decimal12823405

CSS RGBrgb(195, 171, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 42%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Princeton HC-14

Exact match

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 2.5 · #C0A569

Sherwin-Williams

Sassy Green SW6416

ΔE 2.6 · #BBA86A

Vista Paint

Gold Tweed C-883

ΔE 3 · #CAAE74

Behr

Flax Straw S300-4

ΔE 3 · #CAAE74

PPG

Shutter Bug 1108-6

ΔE 3.6 · #BBA262

Dunn-Edwards

Flickering Gold DE6166

ΔE 3.8 · #C6A668

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tweed 884

ΔE 3.9 · #C9AB73

Dulux

Gypsy Canvas S16D5

ΔE 4.5 · #B6A167

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 4.6 · #C6A664

Valspar

Earthen Sienna 3007-5B

ΔE 4.6 · #C9A768

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 7.2 · #C1A878

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 7.5 · #D3BD76

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 8.6 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 11 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#C3AB6D

#6E86C4

Analogous

#C4816E

#C3AB6D

#B1C46E

Triadic

#C3AB6D

#6EC4AC

#AC6EC4

Split-Complementary

#C3AB6D

#6EB1C4

#816EC4

Tetradic

#C3AB6D

#6EC481

#6E86C4

#C46EB1

Monochromatic

#6D5A2C

#A38843

#C3AB6D

#DACBA4

#F0EADB

Rectangle

#C3AB6D

#86C46E

#6E86C4

#AC6EC4

Compound

#C3AB6D

#B1C46E

#6E86C4

#816EC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0BC8B

#D8CBAC

#E6E0D1

Darker

#B09244

#7B652D

#493B19

Saturation

#A69F8C

#C4AC6E

#E1B851

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3AB6D

#BCB06D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3AB6D

#AFAF77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3AB6D

#C6A4AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Princeton 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

#D2AD6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3AB6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFB291

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#556FAF

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: #C3AB6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3AB6D;

CSS Variable

--color-princeton: #C3AB6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'princeton': '#C3AB6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3AB6D] text-[#C3AB6D]

SCSS

$princeton: #C3AB6D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3AB6D?

#C3AB6D is Princeton, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C3AB6D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Princeton?

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

What colors pair well with Princeton?

Princeton 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 Princeton?

You can download Princeton 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 Princeton?

The hex code is #C3AB6D. In RGB it's 195, 171, 109, and in HSL it's 43°, 42%, 60%.

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