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Yellow

#C3AE83

RGB 195, 174, 131 · HSL 40°, 35%, 64% · CMYK 0, 11, 33, 24

Yellow is #C3AE83 in HEX — rgb(195, 174, 131), hsl(40°, 35%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 33%, 24%).

Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 35%, 64%. 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#C3AE83

RGB195, 174, 131

HSL40°, 35%, 64%

HSV40°, 33%, 76%

CMYK0, 11, 33, 24

Decimal12824195

CSS RGBrgb(195, 174, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 35%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tweed Jacket 3007-8A

ΔE 1.4 · #C6B083

Vista Paint

Green Gold C-316

ΔE 1.5 · #C2B086

Behr

Cliff Ridge MQ2-29

ΔE 1.8 · #C2AA7F

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Floor DE6186

ΔE 1.8 · #C6B183

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gold 317

ΔE 1.8 · #C5B088

PPG

Somber 1093-4

ΔE 2.5 · #CBB489

Benjamin Moore

Golden CSP-1005

ΔE 2.6 · #BDA97B

Sherwin-Williams

Harmonic Tan SW6136

ΔE 2.8 · #C6B08A

Dulux

Cobbler S14E4

ΔE 3.1 · #C4A97D

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4 · #C1A878

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 4.2 · #BCB186

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.6 · #D0C092

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 6.8 · #C2B078

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 7.2 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.1 · #B29B79

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 8.5 · #D6C39E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#C3AE83

#8398C3

Analogous

#C38E83

#C3AE83

#B9C383

Triadic

#C3AE83

#83C3AE

#AE83C3

Split-Complementary

#C3AE83

#83B9C3

#8E83C3

Tetradic

#C3AE83

#83C38E

#8398C3

#C383B9

Monochromatic

#756138

#A98C51

#C3AE83

#DCD0B7

#F5F1EA

Rectangle

#C3AE83

#98C383

#8398C3

#AE83C3

Compound

#C3AE83

#B9C383

#8398C3

#8E83C3

Variations

Lighter

#CFBE9C

#D8CDB8

#E7E1D7

Darker

#B09255

#7C6537

#493B1F

Saturation

#ADA69A

#C3AE83

#E1B865

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

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3AE83

#BCB283

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3AE83

#B2B28A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3AE83

#C5A9AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#D2AF7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3AE83

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFB4A2

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.

#687FAD

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: #C3AE83;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3AE83;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #C3AE83;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#C3AE83' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3AE83] text-[#C3AE83]

SCSS

$yellow: #C3AE83;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3AE83?

#C3AE83 is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C3AE83 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #C3AE83. In RGB it's 195, 174, 131, and in HSL it's 40°, 35%, 64%.

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