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Vegas Gold

#C5B358

RGB 197, 179, 88 · HSL 50°, 48%, 56% · CMYK 0, 9, 55, 23

Vegas Gold is #C5B358 in HEX — rgb(197, 179, 88), hsl(50°, 48%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 55%, 23%).

Vegas Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 48%, 56%. 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#C5B358

RGB197, 179, 88

HSL50°, 48%, 56%

HSV50°, 55%, 77%

CMYK0, 9, 55, 23

Decimal12956504

CSS RGBrgb(197, 179, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 48%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 2.7 · #C9B156

Dulux

Tarpon Green S17F6

ΔE 2.9 · #C1B25C

Vista Paint

Yellow Umbrella C-799

ΔE 3 · #CBBB60

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 3.4 · #CDBB63

Behr

Dried Chamomile M320-5

ΔE 3.6 · #D0B961

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Frog DE5480

ΔE 3.7 · #C8BA63

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 391

ΔE 4.5 · #C8BD61

PPG

Parachute 1218-5

ΔE 5.6 · #BEB755

Valspar

Greek Tapenade 6008-6B

ΔE 6.2 · #CDBC6B

Sherwin-Williams

Limón Fresco SW9030

ΔE 6.2 · #CEBC55

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 6.9 · #BAA24E

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 7.8 · #AEA04B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 10.4 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12.7 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 16.9 · #EEC784

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 18 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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 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

#C5B358

#596BC5

Analogous

#C57D59

#C5B358

#A1C559

Triadic

#C5B358

#59C5B3

#B359C5

Split-Complementary

#C5B358

#59A1C5

#7D59C5

Tetradic

#C5B358

#59C57D

#596BC5

#C559A1

Monochromatic

#625822

#9B8A36

#C5B358

#D9CD92

#ECE7CA

Rectangle

#C5B358

#6BC559

#596BC5

#B359C5

Compound

#C5B358

#A1C559

#596BC5

#7D59C5

Variations

Lighter

#D0C27A

#D7CEA0

#E5E1CB

Darker

#AC9939

#786A25

#473F14

Saturation

#9F9A7F

#C5B359

#E2C63C

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

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5B358

#C4B459

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5B358

#B6B66A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5B358

#C9A9B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Vegas 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

#D3B35D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5B358

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B881

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.

#4858AB

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: #C5B358;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5B358;

CSS Variable

--color-vegas-gold: #C5B358;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vegas-gold': '#C5B358' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5B358] text-[#C5B358]

SCSS

$vegas-gold: #C5B358;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B358?

#C5B358 is Vegas Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5B358 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vegas Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Vegas Gold?

Vegas 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 Vegas Gold?

You can download Vegas 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 Vegas Gold?

The hex code is #C5B358. In RGB it's 197, 179, 88, and in HSL it's 50°, 48%, 56%.

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