YELLOWS

Meadow

#C5B574

RGB 197, 181, 116 · HSL 48°, 41%, 61% · CMYK 0, 8, 41, 23

Meadow is #C5B574 in HEX — rgb(197, 181, 116), hsl(48°, 41%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 41%, 23%).

Meadow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 41%, 61%. 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#C5B574

RGB197, 181, 116

HSL48°, 41%, 61%

HSV48°, 41%, 77%

CMYK0, 8, 41, 23

Decimal12957044

CSS RGBrgb(197, 181, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 41%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Meadow 383

Exact match

Behr

Perennial Gold S310-4

ΔE 2.9 · #C8B478

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 3.5 · #BCB472

PPG

Secret Scribbles 11-12

ΔE 4.3 · #B7AD6E

Sherwin-Williams

Sassy Green SW6416

ΔE 4.8 · #BBA86A

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 4.8 · #C2B078

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 5 · #D2B87B

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 5.1 · #D3BD76

Dunn-Edwards

Palm Leaf DE5508

ΔE 5.2 · #BDB268

Dulux

Couscous S16E4

ΔE 5.2 · #D6BF80

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 5.3 · #C8BD83

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

ΔE 5.5 · #D5BD77

Hallman-Lindsay

Goldie Oldie 387

ΔE 5.6 · #BAAD75

Valspar

New Avocado 6007-6A

ΔE 5.8 · #B8B067

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 11 · #E3C28D

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 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

#C5B574

#7383C4

Analogous

#C48B73

#C5B574

#ACC473

Triadic

#C5B574

#73C4B4

#B473C4

Split-Complementary

#C5B574

#73ACC4

#8B73C4

Tetradic

#C5B574

#73C48B

#7383C4

#C473AC

Monochromatic

#6F622F

#A59245

#C5B574

#DBD1A9

#F1EEDF

Rectangle

#C5B574

#83C473

#7383C4

#B473C4

Compound

#C5B574

#ACC473

#7383C4

#8B73C4

Variations

Lighter

#D0C38F

#D8D0AF

#E6E2D2

Darker

#B29D47

#7C6D2F

#49401A

Saturation

#A8A38F

#C4B473

#E2C655

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5B574

#C3B675

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5B574

#B8B87F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5B574

#C8ADB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Meadow 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

#D3B472

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5B574

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B996

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.

#596BAF

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: #C5B574;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5B574;

CSS Variable

--color-meadow: #C5B574;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'meadow': '#C5B574' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5B574] text-[#C5B574]

SCSS

$meadow: #C5B574;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B574?

#C5B574 is Meadow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5B574 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Meadow?

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

What colors pair well with Meadow?

Meadow 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 Meadow?

You can download Meadow 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 Meadow?

The hex code is #C5B574. In RGB it's 197, 181, 116, and in HSL it's 48°, 41%, 61%.

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