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Herb Cornucopia

#C3C18B

RGB 195, 193, 139 · HSL 58°, 32%, 65% · CMYK 0, 1, 29, 24

Herb Cornucopia is #C3C18B in HEX — rgb(195, 193, 139), hsl(58°, 32%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 29%, 24%).

Herb Cornucopia pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 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#C3C18B

RGB195, 193, 139

HSL58°, 32%, 65%

HSV58°, 29%, 76%

CMYK0, 1, 29, 24

Decimal12829067

CSS RGBrgb(195, 193, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 32%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Herb Cornucopia 6005-5C

Exact match

Dulux

Pavilion S18E4

ΔE 2.5 · #BFBE84

Behr

Wheat Grass PPU9-11

ΔE 2.5 · #C7BF89

Kilz

Burnished Green LF250-02

ΔE 3 · #BCBE84

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 3.1 · #C9C489

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 529

ΔE 3.4 · #C1C387

PPG

Jitterbug 1118-4

ΔE 3.4 · #BAC08A

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 3.5 · #C7C896

Dunn-Edwards

Aloe Plant DE5563

ΔE 3.5 · #B8BA87

Vista Paint

Footie Pajamas C-791

ΔE 3.5 · #C8C387

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 4.5 · #C8BD83

Sherwin-Williams

Baby Bok Choy SW9037

ΔE 4.5 · #BBB98A

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 4.6 · #BEBD7F

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 6.8 · #C1B98F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.9 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 11.9 · #C5BA9A

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

#C3C18B

#898BC2

Analogous

#C2A489

#C3C18B

#A8C289

Triadic

#C3C18B

#89C2C0

#C089C2

Split-Complementary

#C3C18B

#89A8C2

#A489C2

Tetradic

#C3C18B

#89C2A4

#898BC2

#C289A8

Monochromatic

#76743D

#A8A657

#C3C18B

#DCDBBC

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#C3C18B

#8BC289

#898BC2

#C089C2

Compound

#C3C18B

#A8C289

#898BC2

#A489C2

Variations

Lighter

#CECDA1

#D8D7BB

#E7E6D9

Darker

#AEAB5B

#7B793B

#494722

Saturation

#AEAE9D

#C2C089

#E1DD6B

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

11.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3C18B

#C8BE8C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3C18B

#C1C193

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3C18B

#C6BABE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Herb Cornucopia 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

#D2BD83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3C18B

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFC2A8

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.

#6E70AC

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: #C3C18B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3C18B;

CSS Variable

--color-herb-cornucopia: #C3C18B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'herb-cornucopia': '#C3C18B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3C18B] text-[#C3C18B]

SCSS

$herb-cornucopia: #C3C18B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3C18B?

#C3C18B is Herb Cornucopia, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C3C18B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Herb Cornucopia?

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

What colors pair well with Herb Cornucopia?

Herb Cornucopia 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 Herb Cornucopia?

You can download Herb Cornucopia 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 Herb Cornucopia?

The hex code is #C3C18B. In RGB it's 195, 193, 139, and in HSL it's 58°, 32%, 65%.

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