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Dancing Dolphin

#C4BAA1

RGB 196, 186, 161 · HSL 43°, 23%, 70% · CMYK 0, 5, 18, 23

Dancing Dolphin is #C4BAA1 in HEX — rgb(196, 186, 161), hsl(43°, 23%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 18%, 23%).

Dancing Dolphin pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 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#C4BAA1

RGB196, 186, 161

HSL43°, 23%, 70%

HSV43°, 18%, 77%

CMYK0, 5, 18, 23

Decimal12892833

CSS RGBrgb(196, 186, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 23%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Dancing Dolphin 1102-3

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Helen Of Troy 350

ΔE 0.8 · #C3B89F

Vista Paint

Courtyard C-343

ΔE 0.9 · #C6BCA2

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 1.1 · #C7BBA3

Benjamin Moore

Glacial AF-390

ΔE 1.2 · #C4B89E

Sherwin-Williams

Relaxed Khaki SW6149

ΔE 1.4 · #C8BBA3

Behr

Windsor Tan MQ2-26

ΔE 2.1 · #C7B8A0

Valspar

Freshly Baked 3008-10A

ΔE 2.9 · #C7BAA6

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 3.1 · #C8BEAA

Dulux

Self-Destruct S14D3

ΔE 3.3 · #C1B298

Dunn-Edwards

Pigeon Gray DE6214

ΔE 3.4 · #C1B4A0

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 3.7 · #C9BEAB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.7 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 5 · #C5C2AF

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 5.5 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#C4BAA1

#A1ABC4

Analogous

#C4A9A1

#C4BAA1

#BCC4A1

Triadic

#C4BAA1

#A1C4BA

#BAA1C4

Split-Complementary

#C4BAA1

#A1BCC4

#A9A1C4

Tetradic

#C4BAA1

#A1C4A9

#A1ABC4

#C4A1BC

Monochromatic

#7D704F

#A79872

#C4BAA1

#E2DDD0

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#C4BAA1

#ABC4A1

#A1ABC4

#BAA1C4

Compound

#C4BAA1

#BCC4A1

#A1ABC4

#A9A1C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0C8B4

#DAD5C8

#E9E6E0

Darker

#AA9B74

#7B6D49

#48402A

Saturation

#B8B5AD

#C4BAA1

#E2C783

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4BAA1

#C2BBA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4BAA1

#BCBCA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4BAA1

#C5B7B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dancing Dolphin 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

#D2B894

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4BAA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BDB8

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.

#7E8DB2

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: #C4BAA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4BAA1;

CSS Variable

--color-dancing-dolphin: #C4BAA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dancing-dolphin': '#C4BAA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4BAA1] text-[#C4BAA1]

SCSS

$dancing-dolphin: #C4BAA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4BAA1?

#C4BAA1 is Dancing Dolphin, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C4BAA1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dancing Dolphin?

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

What colors pair well with Dancing Dolphin?

Dancing Dolphin 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 Dancing Dolphin?

You can download Dancing Dolphin 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 Dancing Dolphin?

The hex code is #C4BAA1. In RGB it's 196, 186, 161, and in HSL it's 43°, 23%, 70%.

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