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Greedy Gold

#C4CE3B

RGB 196, 206, 59 · HSL 64°, 60%, 52% · CMYK 5, 0, 71, 19

Greedy Gold is #C4CE3B in HEX — rgb(196, 206, 59), hsl(64°, 60%, 52%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 71%, 19%).

Greedy Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 60%, 52%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C4CE3B

RGB196, 206, 59

HSL64°, 60%, 52%

HSV64°, 71%, 81%

CMYK5, 0, 71, 19

Decimal12897851

CSS RGBrgb(196, 206, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 60%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sunny Green S19H7

ΔE 3.5 · #CACD40

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 399

ΔE 4.5 · #CBCB36

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 4.8 · #BDC233

Vista Paint

Wow K-393

ΔE 5.4 · #D4DD4C

Behr

Go Go Lime P350-5

ΔE 5.9 · #C0D14B

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 6.6 · #D4CF3E

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 6.8 · #C9CC4A

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 7.6 · #B2C216

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 8.6 · #CCC921

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 13.5 · #A3CD39

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 15.1 · #C3D263

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 15.2 · #E1CC4F

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 19.2 · #F2D964

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 19.8 · #FDE164

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 22 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 28.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#C4CE3B

#453BCE

Analogous

#CE8E3B

#C4CE3B

#7BCE3B

Triadic

#C4CE3B

#3BC4CE

#CE3BC4

Split-Complementary

#C4CE3B

#3B7BCE

#8E3BCE

Tetradic

#C4CE3B

#3BCE8E

#453BCE

#CE3B7B

Monochromatic

#555A16

#8F9726

#C4CE3B

#D7DD78

#E9EDB6

Rectangle

#C4CE3B

#3BCE45

#453BCE

#CE3BC4

Compound

#C4CE3B

#7BCE3B

#453BCE

#8E3BCE

Variations

Lighter

#D0D862

#D6DB90

#E4E6C2

Darker

#A4AD27

#737919

#44480D

Saturation

#989B6F

#C4CE3B

#D9E723

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4CE3B

#D6C340

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4CE3B

#CCCC61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4CE3B

#CBC0C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Greedy Gold 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

#D2C747

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4CE3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0CC6C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#3F37AA

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: #C4CE3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4CE3B;

CSS Variable

--color-greedy-gold: #C4CE3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greedy-gold': '#C4CE3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4CE3B] text-[#C4CE3B]

SCSS

$greedy-gold: #C4CE3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4CE3B?

#C4CE3B is Greedy Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C4CE3B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greedy Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Greedy Gold?

Greedy Gold 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 Greedy Gold?

You can download Greedy Gold 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 Greedy Gold?

The hex code is #C4CE3B. In RGB it's 196, 206, 59, and in HSL it's 64°, 60%, 52%.

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