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Serene Thought

#C5C0AC

RGB 197, 192, 172 · HSL 48°, 18%, 72% · CMYK 0, 3, 13, 23

Serene Thought is #C5C0AC in HEX — rgb(197, 192, 172), hsl(48°, 18%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 23%).

Serene Thought pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 18%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C5C0AC

RGB197, 192, 172

HSL48°, 18%, 72%

HSV48°, 13%, 77%

CMYK0, 3, 13, 23

Decimal12959916

CSS RGBrgb(197, 192, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 18%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

Exact match

Behr

Organic Field PPU9-19

ΔE 0.6 · #C6C1AC

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 1.1 · #C5C2AF

Dulux

Delta Waters S17B2

ΔE 1.3 · #C4C1AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Jackson Antique historic-jackson-antique

ΔE 1.5 · #C2BCA9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 1.6 · #CAC4B0

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 1.6 · #C8C0AA

Sherwin-Williams

Grassland SW6163

ΔE 1.6 · #C1BCA7

Benjamin Moore

Spanish 1509 · CC-606

ΔE 1.7 · #C6C4AF

Vista Paint

Parsnip C-1422

ΔE 1.7 · #C9C1AF

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 1.9 · #C9C4B2

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 2 · #C8BEAA

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 2.4 · #C9BEAB

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.8 · #C7BBA3

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 3.8 · #C5BEB1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#C5C0AC

#ABB0C4

Analogous

#C4B2AB

#C5C0AC

#BDC4AB

Triadic

#C5C0AC

#ABC4BF

#BFABC4

Split-Complementary

#C5C0AC

#ABBDC4

#B2ABC4

Tetradic

#C5C0AC

#ABC4B2

#ABB0C4

#C4ABBD

Monochromatic

#7E7758

#A59D7E

#C5C0AC

#E4E1D8

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#C5C0AC

#B0C4AB

#ABB0C4

#BFABC4

Compound

#C5C0AC

#BDC4AB

#ABB0C4

#B2ABC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0CCBC

#DBD8CE

#E9E8E3

Darker

#A79F7E

#797151

#47422F

Saturation

#BBBAB4

#C4BFAB

#E2D18D

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5C0AC

#C5C0AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5C0AC

#C1C1AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5C0AC

#C6BDBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Serene Thought 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

#D3BD9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5C0AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C2C0

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#838DB5

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: #C5C0AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5C0AC;

CSS Variable

--color-serene-thought: #C5C0AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'serene-thought': '#C5C0AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5C0AC] text-[#C5C0AC]

SCSS

$serene-thought: #C5C0AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5C0AC?

#C5C0AC is Serene Thought, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5C0AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Serene Thought?

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

What colors pair well with Serene Thought?

Serene Thought 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 Serene Thought?

You can download Serene Thought 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 Serene Thought?

The hex code is #C5C0AC. In RGB it's 197, 192, 172, and in HSL it's 48°, 18%, 72%.

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