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Lush

#C5BDA0

RGB 197, 189, 160 · HSL 47°, 24%, 70% · CMYK 0, 4, 19, 23

Lush is #C5BDA0 in HEX — rgb(197, 189, 160), hsl(47°, 24%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 19%, 23%).

Lush pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 24%, 70%. 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#C5BDA0

RGB197, 189, 160

HSL47°, 24%, 70%

HSV47°, 19%, 77%

CMYK0, 4, 19, 23

Decimal12959136

CSS RGBrgb(197, 189, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 24%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Market CW-30

ΔE 1.6 · #C6BDA3

PPG

Beach Dune 1112-4

ΔE 1.7 · #C6BB9C

Vista Paint

Courtyard C-343

ΔE 1.7 · #C6BCA2

Behr

Essential Brown BNC-03

ΔE 2.2 · #C1BE9F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 2.3 · #C5BA9A

Hallman-Lindsay

Courtyard 344

ΔE 2.4 · #C8BDA4

Valspar

Bayou Shade 6006-3C

ΔE 2.6 · #C7C3A4

Dulux

Cargo Green S17C2

ΔE 2.7 · #C8C4A7

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Glass DEC775

ΔE 3 · #C7C4A5

Sherwin-Williams

Relaxed Khaki SW6149

ΔE 3.2 · #C8BBA3

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 3.3 · #BCB596

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 3.9 · #B8B799

Colorhouse

Glass .03 Glass-03

ΔE 4.5 · #B9BA99

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 4.9 · #C8BEAA

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 5.3 · #CFC7A2

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C5BDA0

#A0A8C5

Analogous

#C5ABA0

#C5BDA0

#BAC5A0

Triadic

#C5BDA0

#A0C5BD

#BDA0C5

Split-Complementary

#C5BDA0

#A0BAC5

#ABA0C5

Tetradic

#C5BDA0

#A0C5AB

#A0A8C5

#C5A0BA

Monochromatic

#7E744E

#A89C71

#C5BDA0

#E2DED0

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#C5BDA0

#A8C5A0

#A0A8C5

#BDA0C5

Compound

#C5BDA0

#BAC5A0

#A0A8C5

#ABA0C5

Variations

Lighter

#D0CAB3

#DAD6C8

#E9E7E0

Darker

#AB9F73

#7C7148

#494229

Saturation

#B8B6AD

#C5BDA0

#E2CD83

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5BDA0

#C4BDA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5BDA0

#BEBEA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5BDA0

#C7B9BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lush 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

#D3BA93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5BDA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BFB7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7E89B2

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: #C5BDA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5BDA0;

CSS Variable

--color-lush: #C5BDA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lush': '#C5BDA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5BDA0] text-[#C5BDA0]

SCSS

$lush: #C5BDA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5BDA0?

#C5BDA0 is Lush, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5BDA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lush?

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

What colors pair well with Lush?

Lush 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 Lush?

You can download Lush 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 Lush?

The hex code is #C5BDA0. In RGB it's 197, 189, 160, and in HSL it's 47°, 24%, 70%.

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