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Brown Buzz

#C5C2AD

RGB 197, 194, 173 · HSL 52°, 17%, 73% · CMYK 0, 2, 12, 23

Brown Buzz is #C5C2AD in HEX — rgb(197, 194, 173), hsl(52°, 17%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 12%, 23%).

Brown Buzz pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 17%, 73%. 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#C5C2AD

RGB197, 194, 173

HSL52°, 17%, 73%

HSV52°, 12%, 77%

CMYK0, 2, 12, 23

Decimal12960429

CSS RGBrgb(197, 194, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 17%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Delta Waters S17B2

ΔE 0.7 · #C4C1AB

Behr

Organic Field PPU9-19

ΔE 0.8 · #C6C1AC

Benjamin Moore

Spanish 1509 · CC-606

ΔE 0.8 · #C6C4AF

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 1.1 · #C5C2AF

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 1.1 · #C5C0AC

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 1.6 · #CAC4B0

Vista Paint

Silky Green C-357

ΔE 1.8 · #C6C1A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Silky Green 358

ΔE 2 · #C7C0A9

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 2 · #C9C4B2

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 2.1 · #C8C0AA

Sherwin-Williams

Grassland SW6163

ΔE 2.2 · #C1BCA7

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 2.9 · #C8BEAA

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 3.3 · #CEC3AD

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 4.1 · #D3CAB5

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.4 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.7 · #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

#C5C2AD

#AEB2C6

Analogous

#C6B7AE

#C5C2AD

#BDC6AE

Triadic

#C5C2AD

#AEC6C3

#C3AEC6

Split-Complementary

#C5C2AD

#AEBDC6

#B7AEC6

Tetradic

#C5C2AD

#AEC6B7

#AEB2C6

#C6AEBD

Monochromatic

#807B5B

#A6A182

#C5C2AD

#E6E4DB

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#C5C2AD

#B2C6AE

#AEB2C6

#C3AEC6

Compound

#C5C2AD

#BDC6AE

#AEB2C6

#B7AEC6

Variations

Lighter

#D1CFBF

#DCDAD0

#EAE9E4

Darker

#A8A382

#7A7453

#474430

Saturation

#BEBDB7

#C6C3AE

#E2D892

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5C2AD

#C6C1AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5C2AD

#C3C3B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5C2AD

#C6BFC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Brown Buzz 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

#D3BE9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5C2AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C3C1

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.

#868CB6

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: #C5C2AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5C2AD;

CSS Variable

--color-brown-buzz: #C5C2AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brown-buzz': '#C5C2AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5C2AD] text-[#C5C2AD]

SCSS

$brown-buzz: #C5C2AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5C2AD?

#C5C2AD is Brown Buzz, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5C2AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brown Buzz?

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

What colors pair well with Brown Buzz?

Brown Buzz 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 Brown Buzz?

You can download Brown Buzz 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 Brown Buzz?

The hex code is #C5C2AD. In RGB it's 197, 194, 173, and in HSL it's 52°, 17%, 73%.

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