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Plantation

#C3BFA0

RGB 195, 191, 160 · HSL 53°, 23%, 70% · CMYK 0, 2, 18, 24

Plantation is #C3BFA0 in HEX — rgb(195, 191, 160), hsl(53°, 23%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 18%, 24%).

Plantation pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 23%, 70%. 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#C3BFA0

RGB195, 191, 160

HSL53°, 23%, 70%

HSV53°, 18%, 76%

CMYK0, 2, 18, 24

Decimal12828576

CSS RGBrgb(195, 191, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 23%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Plantation CSP-820

Exact match

Behr

Essential Brown BNC-03

ΔE 0.6 · #C1BE9F

PPG

Northern Landscape 1113-3 · 11-22

ΔE 0.9 · #C5C1A3

Valspar

Bayou Shade 6006-3C

ΔE 1.5 · #C7C3A4

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Glass DEC775

ΔE 1.8 · #C7C4A5

Dulux

Cargo Green S17C2

ΔE 2.2 · #C8C4A7

Sherwin-Williams

Recycled Glass SW7747

ΔE 2.8 · #BDC0A0

Vista Paint

Garden Hedge C-377

ΔE 3.1 · #C8C2A8

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 3.2 · #B9BA99

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 3.2 · #C5BA9A

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 3.2 · #C4C6A5

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 3.4 · #B8B799

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Hedge 378

ΔE 3.4 · #C7C1A8

Kilz

California Avocado LG150-01

ΔE 3.5 · #C3C6A5

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 4.6 · #CFC7A2

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#C3BFA0

#A1A5C4

Analogous

#C4AEA1

#C3BFA0

#B7C4A1

Triadic

#C3BFA0

#A1C4C0

#C0A1C4

Split-Complementary

#C3BFA0

#A1B7C4

#AEA1C4

Tetradic

#C3BFA0

#A1C4AE

#A1A5C4

#C4A1B7

Monochromatic

#7D784F

#A7A072

#C3BFA0

#E2DFD0

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#C3BFA0

#A5C4A1

#A1A5C4

#C0A1C4

Compound

#C3BFA0

#B7C4A1

#A1A5C4

#AEA1C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0CDB4

#DAD8C8

#E9E8E0

Darker

#AAA474

#7B7549

#48452A

Saturation

#B8B7AD

#C4C0A1

#E2D783

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3BFA0

#C5BEA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3BFA0

#C0C0A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3BFA0

#C5BBBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Plantation 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

#D2BC93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3BFA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFC1B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7E84B2

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: #C3BFA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3BFA0;

CSS Variable

--color-plantation: #C3BFA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plantation': '#C3BFA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3BFA0] text-[#C3BFA0]

SCSS

$plantation: #C3BFA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3BFA0?

#C3BFA0 is Plantation, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C3BFA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plantation?

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

What colors pair well with Plantation?

Plantation 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 Plantation?

You can download Plantation 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 Plantation?

The hex code is #C3BFA0. In RGB it's 195, 191, 160, and in HSL it's 53°, 23%, 70%.

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