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Tame Thyme

#C5C4AC

RGB 197, 196, 172 · HSL 58°, 18%, 72% · CMYK 0, 1, 13, 23

Tame Thyme is #C5C4AC in HEX — rgb(197, 196, 172), hsl(58°, 18%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 13%, 23%).

Tame Thyme pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 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#C5C4AC

RGB197, 196, 172

HSL58°, 18%, 72%

HSV58°, 13%, 77%

CMYK0, 1, 13, 23

Decimal12960940

CSS RGBrgb(197, 196, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 18%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tame Thyme S18C2

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Plume Grass 414

ΔE 1.4 · #C6C7B0

Benjamin Moore

Spanish 1509 · CC-606

ΔE 1.6 · #C6C4AF

Vista Paint

Silky Green C-357

ΔE 1.7 · #C6C1A9

Behr

Castle Path 730C-3

ΔE 2.2 · #C1C4AF

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.5 · #CBC6B1

PPG

Side Kick 1126-4

ΔE 2.6 · #BFC3AE

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 2.8 · #C5C0AC

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.9 · #CAC4B0

Valspar

Mint Frost 6001-3B

ΔE 2.9 · #C9CBB5

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCDB4

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 3.6 · #C4CBB3

Farrow & Ball

Vert de Terre 234

ΔE 3.6 · #BABBA5

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 4.5 · #D3CAB5

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.9 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#C5C4AC

#ABACC4

Analogous

#C4B7AB

#C5C4AC

#B8C4AB

Triadic

#C5C4AC

#ABC4C4

#C4ABC4

Split-Complementary

#C5C4AC

#ABB8C4

#B7ABC4

Tetradic

#C5C4AC

#ABC4B7

#ABACC4

#C4ABB8

Monochromatic

#7E7D58

#A5A47E

#C5C4AC

#E4E3D8

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#C5C4AC

#ACC4AB

#ABACC4

#C4ABC4

Compound

#C5C4AC

#B8C4AB

#ABACC4

#B7ABC4

Variations

Lighter

#D0CFBC

#DBDACE

#E9E9E3

Darker

#A7A67E

#797851

#47462F

Saturation

#BBBBB4

#C4C4AB

#E2DF8D

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5C4AC

#C8C2AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5C4AC

#C4C4AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5C4AC

#C7C0C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tame Thyme 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

#D3C09C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5C4AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C5C0

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.

#8385B5

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: #C5C4AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5C4AC;

CSS Variable

--color-tame-thyme: #C5C4AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tame-thyme': '#C5C4AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5C4AC] text-[#C5C4AC]

SCSS

$tame-thyme: #C5C4AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5C4AC?

#C5C4AC is Tame Thyme, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C5C4AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tame Thyme?

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

What colors pair well with Tame Thyme?

Tame Thyme 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 Tame Thyme?

You can download Tame Thyme 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 Tame Thyme?

The hex code is #C5C4AC. In RGB it's 197, 196, 172, and in HSL it's 58°, 18%, 72%.

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