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Earthy Cane

#C5B28B

RGB 197, 178, 139 · HSL 40°, 33%, 66% · CMYK 0, 10, 29, 23

Earthy Cane is #C5B28B in HEX — rgb(197, 178, 139), hsl(40°, 33%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 29%, 23%).

Earthy Cane pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 33%, 66%. 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#C5B28B

RGB197, 178, 139

HSL40°, 33%, 66%

HSV40°, 29%, 77%

CMYK0, 10, 29, 23

Decimal12956299

CSS RGBrgb(197, 178, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 33%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Earthy Cane 1103-4

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gold 317

ΔE 1.2 · #C5B088

Sherwin-Williams

Harmonic Tan SW6136

ΔE 1.4 · #C6B08A

Vista Paint

Green Gold C-316

ΔE 1.9 · #C2B086

Benjamin Moore

Yorkshire HC-23

ΔE 2.1 · #C1B18D

Behr

Palomino Tan BXC-07

ΔE 2.1 · #C1B18D

Dulux

Balsa Stone S15D3

ΔE 2.5 · #CBB992

Valspar

Dry Earth 6008-4A

ΔE 2.6 · #BDAE89

Dunn-Edwards

Handwoven DE6200

ΔE 3.4 · #BFA984

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 4 · #BCB186

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 4.8 · #C6B294

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 5 · #C1B98F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 5.8 · #C5BA9A

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.9 · #D0C092

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 6.4 · #D6C39E

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#C5B28B

#8C9FC5

Analogous

#C5958C

#C5B28B

#BBC58C

Triadic

#C5B28B

#8CC5B2

#B28CC5

Split-Complementary

#C5B28B

#8CBBC5

#958CC5

Tetradic

#C5B28B

#8CC595

#8C9FC5

#C58CBB

Monochromatic

#7A663E

#AB9059

#C5B28B

#DFD4BF

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#C5B28B

#9FC58C

#8C9FC5

#B28CC5

Compound

#C5B28B

#BBC58C

#8C9FC5

#958CC5

Variations

Lighter

#D1C1A3

#DAD0BC

#E8E3DA

Darker

#B0955D

#7E683B

#4A3D21

Saturation

#B1ABA0

#C5B28C

#E2BC6F

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5B28B

#BFB68C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5B28B

#B5B591

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5B28B

#C7ADB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Earthy Cane 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

#D3B283

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5B28B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B7A8

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7085AE

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: #C5B28B;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5B28B;

CSS Variable

--color-earthy-cane: #C5B28B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'earthy-cane': '#C5B28B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5B28B] text-[#C5B28B]

SCSS

$earthy-cane: #C5B28B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B28B?

#C5B28B is Earthy Cane, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5B28B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Earthy Cane?

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

What colors pair well with Earthy Cane?

Earthy Cane 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 Earthy Cane?

You can download Earthy Cane 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 Earthy Cane?

The hex code is #C5B28B. In RGB it's 197, 178, 139, and in HSL it's 40°, 33%, 66%.

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