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Desert Grass

#C5B686

RGB 197, 182, 134 · HSL 46°, 35%, 65% · CMYK 0, 8, 32, 23

Desert Grass is #C5B686 in HEX — rgb(197, 182, 134), hsl(46°, 35%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 32%, 23%).

Desert Grass pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 35%, 65%. 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#C5B686

RGB197, 182, 134

HSL46°, 35%, 65%

HSV46°, 32%, 77%

CMYK0, 8, 32, 23

Decimal12957318

CSS RGBrgb(197, 182, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 35%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Bamboo Shoot K-451

ΔE 2.7 · #C1B78A

Benjamin Moore

Late CC-240

ΔE 2.8 · #CBB98D

Dulux

Aviva S16D4

ΔE 2.8 · #C5B27F

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Floor DE6186

ΔE 3 · #C6B183

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Grass SW6408

ΔE 3 · #CBB584

Valspar

Desert Grass 3008-7C

ΔE 3.1 · #BCAE7D

PPG

Appalachian Trail 1105-5 · 12-22

ΔE 3.3 · #CFB989

Behr

Desert Camel 320F-4

ΔE 3.7 · #D1BC8B

Hallman-Lindsay

High Chief 394

ΔE 3.7 · #BDB388

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 3.7 · #BCB186

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4 · #D0C092

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 4.5 · #C1B98F

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 5.1 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 5.6 · #C8BD83

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 8.4 · #C7C896

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 8.9 · #C5BA9A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#C5B686

#8795C5

Analogous

#C59787

#C5B686

#B4C587

Triadic

#C5B686

#87C5B6

#B687C5

Split-Complementary

#C5B686

#87B4C5

#9787C5

Tetradic

#C5B686

#87C597

#8795C5

#C587B4

Monochromatic

#786A3A

#AC9753

#C5B686

#DED6BA

#F7F5EE

Rectangle

#C5B686

#95C587

#8795C5

#B687C5

Compound

#C5B686

#B4C587

#8795C5

#9787C5

Variations

Lighter

#D1C59F

#D9D2BA

#E7E4D8

Darker

#B29D58

#7E6E38

#4A4020

Saturation

#AFAB9C

#C5B687

#E2C66A

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5B686

#C2B887

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5B686

#B9B98D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5B686

#C7B0B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Desert Grass 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

#D3B580

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5B686

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BAA4

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.

#6B7BAF

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: #C5B686;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5B686;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-grass: #C5B686;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-grass': '#C5B686' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5B686] text-[#C5B686]

SCSS

$desert-grass: #C5B686;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B686?

#C5B686 is Desert Grass, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5B686 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Grass?

Desert Grass 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 Desert Grass?

You can download Desert Grass 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 Desert Grass?

The hex code is #C5B686. In RGB it's 197, 182, 134, and in HSL it's 46°, 35%, 65%.

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