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Sauterne

#C5A253

RGB 197, 162, 83 · HSL 42°, 50%, 55% · CMYK 0, 18, 58, 23

Sauterne is #C5A253 in HEX — rgb(197, 162, 83), hsl(42°, 50%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 58%, 23%).

Sauterne pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 50%, 55%. 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#C5A253

RGB197, 162, 83

HSL42°, 50%, 55%

HSV42°, 58%, 77%

CMYK0, 18, 58, 23

Decimal12952147

CSS RGBrgb(197, 162, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 50%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Topelo Honey S15F7

ΔE 2.2 · #C09C4D

Behr

Lemongrass PPU6-18

ΔE 2.4 · #C5A559

Benjamin Moore

Leap 210

ΔE 2.5 · #C39F55

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 3 · #CEAA5B

Dunn-Edwards

Brown Rum DE5439

ΔE 3 · #BC9B4E

PPG

Glorious Gold 1107-6

ΔE 3 · #CBA956

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 4 · #C99E53

Hallman-Lindsay

Gable Green historic-gable-green

ΔE 4.5 · #B79749

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 4.7 · #C7A44B

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 5 · #C9AD5F

Vista Paint

Gable Green C-1346

ΔE 5.5 · #B49A4D

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.1 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.1 · #C6A664

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 10.5 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 13.7 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 17.1 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#C5A253

#5375C6

Analogous

#C66A53

#C5A253

#AFC653

Triadic

#C5A253

#53C6A3

#A353C6

Split-Complementary

#C5A253

#53AFC6

#6A53C6

Tetradic

#C5A253

#53C66A

#5375C6

#C653AF

Monochromatic

#604D20

#997A33

#C5A253

#D9C28C

#ECE0C6

Rectangle

#C5A253

#75C653

#5375C6

#A353C6

Compound

#C5A253

#AFC653

#5375C6

#6A53C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1B675

#D7C69D

#E5DCC9

Darker

#AB8835

#785E23

#473713

Saturation

#9D937B

#C6A353

#E2AF36

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

2.42:1

Fail

vs Black

8.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5A253

#B9AA53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5A253

#A9A962

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5A253

#C89AA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sauterne 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

#D3A659

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5A253

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0AB7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#4563AA

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: #C5A253;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5A253;

CSS Variable

--color-sauterne: #C5A253;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sauterne': '#C5A253' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5A253] text-[#C5A253]

SCSS

$sauterne: #C5A253;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5A253?

#C5A253 is Sauterne, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5A253 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sauterne?

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

What colors pair well with Sauterne?

Sauterne 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 Sauterne?

You can download Sauterne 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 Sauterne?

The hex code is #C5A253. In RGB it's 197, 162, 83, and in HSL it's 42°, 50%, 55%.

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