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Yellow

#C4C4B0

RGB 196, 196, 176 · HSL 60°, 14%, 73% · CMYK 0, 0, 10, 23

Yellow is #C4C4B0 in HEX — rgb(196, 196, 176), hsl(60°, 14%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 23%).

Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 14%, 73%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C4C4B0

RGB196, 196, 176

HSL60°, 14%, 73%

HSV60°, 10%, 77%

CMYK0, 0, 10, 23

Decimal12895408

CSS RGBrgb(196, 196, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 14%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spanish 1509 · CC-606

ΔE 0.9 · #C6C4AF

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 1.3 · #C5C2AF

Behr

Castle Path 730C-3

ΔE 1.3 · #C1C4AF

Vista Paint

Fernwood K-893

ΔE 1.5 · #C1C5B1

PPG

Side Kick 1126-4

ΔE 1.8 · #BFC3AE

Dulux

Delta Waters S17B2

ΔE 1.8 · #C4C1AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Plume Grass 414

ΔE 1.9 · #C6C7B0

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 2.2 · #C5C0AC

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 2.2 · #C9C4B2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.3 · #CAC4B0

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 2.9 · #C0C2B3

Sherwin-Williams

Softened Green SW6177

ΔE 3.1 · #BBBCA7

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 3.7 · #BEC5B6

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 4.3 · #D1C9B8

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.6 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#C4C4B0

#B1B1C4

Analogous

#C4BAB1

#C4C4B0

#BAC4B1

Triadic

#C4C4B0

#B1C4C4

#C4B1C4

Split-Complementary

#C4C4B0

#B1BAC4

#BAB1C4

Tetradic

#C4C4B0

#B1C4BA

#B1B1C4

#C4B1BA

Monochromatic

#7D7D5E

#A3A385

#C4C4B0

#E5E5DC

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#C4C4B0

#B1C4B1

#B1B1C4

#C4B1C4

Compound

#C4C4B0

#BAC4B1

#B1B1C4

#BAB1C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0D0C0

#DBDBD1

#E9E9E5

Darker

#A5A585

#767657

#454532

Saturation

#BDBDB7

#C4C4B1

#E1E193

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4C4B0

#C7C2B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4C4B0

#C4C4B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4C4B0

#C5C1C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#D2C09F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4C4B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C5C3

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8686B6

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: #C4C4B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4C4B0;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #C4C4B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#C4C4B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4C4B0] text-[#C4C4B0]

SCSS

$yellow: #C4C4B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4C4B0?

#C4C4B0 is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C4C4B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #C4C4B0. In RGB it's 196, 196, 176, and in HSL it's 60°, 14%, 73%.

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