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Sweet & Sour

#C4BF0B

RGB 196, 191, 11 · HSL 58°, 89%, 41% · CMYK 0, 3, 94, 23

Sweet & Sour is #C4BF0B in HEX — rgb(196, 191, 11), hsl(58°, 89%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 94%, 23%).

Sweet & Sour pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 89%, 41%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#C4BF0B

RGB196, 191, 11

HSL58°, 89%, 41%

HSV58°, 94%, 77%

CMYK0, 3, 94, 23

Decimal12893963

CSS RGBrgb(196, 191, 11)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 89%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 3.7 · #CCC921

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 4.1 · #C5C225

Benjamin Moore

Chartreuse 2024-10

ΔE 5.2 · #C2B501

Vista Paint

Miss Marigold K-432

ΔE 5.4 · #CDBC09

Behr

Margarita P330-6

ΔE 5.7 · #B9B718

Dunn-Edwards

Chartreuse DEA123

ΔE 9.2 · #DAD000

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 9.4 · #B2C216

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 9.5 · #D9C737

Dulux

Viameter S18H7 · SB8A6

ΔE 10.3 · #D9CC40

RAL

Signal Yellow 1003

ΔE 15.6 · #E5BE01

Hallman-Lindsay

Yolk 844

ΔE 17.2 · #EFC700

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 18.4 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 21.8 · #A3CD39

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 24.2 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 25 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 29.7 · #ECC363

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 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

#C4BF0B

#0C12C6

Analogous

#C6620C

#C4BF0B

#6FC60C

Triadic

#C4BF0B

#0CC6BF

#BF0CC6

Split-Complementary

#C4BF0B

#0C6FC6

#620CC6

Tetradic

#C4BF0B

#0CC662

#0C12C6

#C60C6F

Monochromatic

#353303

#7D7907

#C4BF0B

#F3EC2B

#F7F273

Rectangle

#C4BF0B

#12C60C

#0C12C6

#BF0CC6

Compound

#C4BF0B

#6FC60C

#0C12C6

#620CC6

Variations

Lighter

#F2EB1C

#E9E460

#EBE9AA

Darker

#A29D05

#726E01

#434100

Saturation

#84834D

#C6BF0C

#CBC506

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4BF0B

#CDB916

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4BF0B

#C0C04B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4BF0B

#CAB1BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sweet & Sour 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

#D2BC23

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4BF0B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C148

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#161A9C

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #C4BF0B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4BF0B;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-&-sour: #C4BF0B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-&-sour': '#C4BF0B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4BF0B] text-[#C4BF0B]

SCSS

$sweet-&-sour: #C4BF0B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4BF0B?

#C4BF0B is Sweet & Sour, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C4BF0B warm or cool?

Sweet & Sour reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sweet & Sour?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet & Sour?

Sweet & Sour 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 Sweet & Sour?

You can download Sweet & Sour 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 Sweet & Sour?

The hex code is #C4BF0B. In RGB it's 196, 191, 11, and in HSL it's 58°, 89%, 41%.

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