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Modish Moss

#C3B68B

RGB 195, 182, 139 · HSL 46°, 32%, 65% · CMYK 0, 7, 29, 24

Modish Moss is #C3B68B in HEX — rgb(195, 182, 139), hsl(46°, 32%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 29%, 24%).

Modish Moss pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 32%, 65%. 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#C3B68B

RGB195, 182, 139

HSL46°, 32%, 65%

HSV46°, 29%, 76%

CMYK0, 7, 29, 24

Decimal12826251

CSS RGBrgb(195, 182, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 32%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Bamboo Shoot K-451

ΔE 1.6 · #C1B78A

Hallman-Lindsay

High Chief 394

ΔE 1.8 · #BDB388

Benjamin Moore

Burwell CW-445

ΔE 1.9 · #C2B98D

Dulux

Candidate S17D3

ΔE 2.1 · #C3BA90

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 2.2 · #BCB186

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 2.3 · #C1B98F

PPG

Cress Green 1114-4

ΔE 2.6 · #BCB58A

Valspar

Withered Moss 6007-3C

ΔE 3.5 · #C1B792

Behr

Palomino Tan BXC-07

ΔE 4 · #C1B18D

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Floor DE6186

ΔE 4.1 · #C6B183

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4.3 · #D0C092

Sherwin-Williams

Lemongrass SW7732

ΔE 4.3 · #C8BD98

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.2 · #C5BA9A

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 6.7 · #D6C39E

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 7.2 · #CFC7A2

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.7 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#C3B68B

#8997C2

Analogous

#C29889

#C3B68B

#B3C289

Triadic

#C3B68B

#89C2B5

#B589C2

Split-Complementary

#C3B68B

#89B3C2

#9889C2

Tetradic

#C3B68B

#89C298

#8997C2

#C289B3

Monochromatic

#76683D

#A89557

#C3B68B

#DCD5BC

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#C3B68B

#97C289

#8997C2

#B589C2

Compound

#C3B68B

#B3C289

#8997C2

#9889C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEC4A1

#D8D1BB

#E7E3D9

Darker

#AE9B5B

#7B6C3B

#493F22

Saturation

#AEAA9D

#C2B589

#E1C56B

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3B68B

#C1B78C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3B68B

#B8B892

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3B68B

#C5B0B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Modish Moss 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

#D2B583

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3B68B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFBAA8

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.

#6E7CAC

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: #C3B68B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3B68B;

CSS Variable

--color-modish-moss: #C3B68B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'modish-moss': '#C3B68B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3B68B] text-[#C3B68B]

SCSS

$modish-moss: #C3B68B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3B68B?

#C3B68B is Modish Moss, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C3B68B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Modish Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Modish Moss?

Modish Moss 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 Modish Moss?

You can download Modish Moss 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 Modish Moss?

The hex code is #C3B68B. In RGB it's 195, 182, 139, and in HSL it's 46°, 32%, 65%.

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