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Mélange Green

#C4C476

RGB 196, 196, 118 · HSL 60°, 40%, 62% · CMYK 0, 0, 40, 23

Mélange Green is #C4C476 in HEX — rgb(196, 196, 118), hsl(60°, 40%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 40%, 23%).

Mélange Green pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 40%, 62%. 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#C4C476

RGB196, 196, 118

HSL60°, 40%, 62%

HSV60°, 40%, 77%

CMYK0, 0, 40, 23

Decimal12895350

CSS RGBrgb(196, 196, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 40%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Mélange Green SW6710

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Grass Root DE5521

ΔE 1.5 · #C3C175

Dulux

Kelly's Flower S18F5

ΔE 3.1 · #BDBD6C

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 3.4 · #C6BF74

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 3.5 · #BEC675

Behr

Fresh Sprout PPU9-7

ΔE 3.8 · #C7C077

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 4.4 · #CCCE7A

Vista Paint

Italian Olive K-426

ΔE 4.5 · #D2CC7A

Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green 779

ΔE 4.9 · #C3CD7C

PPG

Serene Scene 1110-3

ΔE 5.5 · #D2C880

Benjamin Moore

Martini CSP-890

ΔE 6.3 · #BBB862

Valspar

New Avocado 6007-6A

ΔE 7.7 · #B8B067

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 8.2 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 10.8 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 12.8 · #C7DF89

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#C4C476

#7777C5

Analogous

#C59E77

#C4C476

#9EC577

Triadic

#C4C476

#77C5C5

#C577C5

Split-Complementary

#C4C476

#779EC5

#9E77C5

Tetradic

#C4C476

#77C59E

#7777C5

#C5779E

Monochromatic

#727231

#A8A848

#C4C476

#DCDCAD

#F3F3E2

Rectangle

#C4C476

#77C577

#7777C5

#C577C5

Compound

#C4C476

#9EC577

#7777C5

#9E77C5

Variations

Lighter

#D0D092

#D9D9B1

#E7E7D4

Darker

#B4B449

#7D7D31

#4A4A1B

Saturation

#AAAA92

#C5C577

#E2E25A

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4C476

#CDBF78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4C476

#C4C484

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4C476

#C9BAC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mélange Green 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

#D2C074

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4C476

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C598

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.

#5D5DAF

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: #C4C476;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4C476;

CSS Variable

--color-mélange-green: #C4C476;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mélange-green': '#C4C476' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4C476] text-[#C4C476]

SCSS

$mélange-green: #C4C476;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4C476?

#C4C476 is Mélange Green, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C4C476 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mélange Green?

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

What colors pair well with Mélange Green?

Mélange Green 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 Mélange Green?

You can download Mélange Green 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 Mélange Green?

The hex code is #C4C476. In RGB it's 196, 196, 118, and in HSL it's 60°, 40%, 62%.

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