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Glacial

#C4B89E

RGB 196, 184, 158 · HSL 41°, 24%, 69% · CMYK 0, 6, 19, 23

Glacial is #C4B89E in HEX — rgb(196, 184, 158), hsl(41°, 24%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 19%, 23%).

Glacial pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 24%, 69%. 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#C4B89E

RGB196, 184, 158

HSL41°, 24%, 69%

HSV41°, 19%, 77%

CMYK0, 6, 19, 23

Decimal12892318

CSS RGBrgb(196, 184, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 24%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Glacial AF-390

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Helen Of Troy 350

ΔE 0.7 · #C3B89F

Vista Paint

Helen of Troy C-349

ΔE 0.8 · #C2B89E

PPG

Dancing Dolphin 1102-3

ΔE 1.2 · #C4BAA1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 1.6 · #C7BBA3

Behr

Windsor Tan MQ2-26

ΔE 1.6 · #C7B8A0

Sherwin-Williams

Relaxed Khaki SW6149

ΔE 1.7 · #C8BBA3

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 2.3 · #C1B298

Valspar

Oregon Coast 6007-1C

ΔE 3.2 · #C3B6A2

Kilz

Ranch House LK140

ΔE 3.3 · #CCB9A2

Dunn-Edwards

Pigeon Gray DE6214

ΔE 3.4 · #C1B4A0

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 3.7 · #BCB596

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 4.1 · #BDB091

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.4 · #C6B294

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 5 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#C4B89E

#9DA9C3

Analogous

#C3A49D

#C4B89E

#BCC39D

Triadic

#C4B89E

#9DC3B7

#B79DC3

Split-Complementary

#C4B89E

#9DBCC3

#A49DC3

Tetradic

#C4B89E

#9DC3A4

#9DA9C3

#C39DBC

Monochromatic

#7B6C4C

#A6946E

#C4B89E

#E0DACC

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#C4B89E

#A9C39D

#9DA9C3

#B79DC3

Compound

#C4B89E

#BCC39D

#9DA9C3

#A49DC3

Variations

Lighter

#CFC5B1

#D9D3C6

#E8E5DF

Darker

#AA9770

#7A6A47

#483E29

Saturation

#B6B2AA

#C3B79D

#E1C27F

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4B89E

#C1BA9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4B89E

#BABAA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4B89E

#C5B4B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Glacial 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

#D2B792

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4B89E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BCB6

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.

#7B8CB0

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: #C4B89E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4B89E;

CSS Variable

--color-glacial: #C4B89E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glacial': '#C4B89E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4B89E] text-[#C4B89E]

SCSS

$glacial: #C4B89E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4B89E?

#C4B89E is Glacial, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C4B89E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glacial?

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

What colors pair well with Glacial?

Glacial 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 Glacial?

You can download Glacial 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 Glacial?

The hex code is #C4B89E. In RGB it's 196, 184, 158, and in HSL it's 41°, 24%, 69%.

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