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Honey

#C6B178

RGB 198, 177, 120 · HSL 44°, 41%, 62% · CMYK 0, 11, 39, 22

Honey is #C6B178 in HEX — rgb(198, 177, 120), hsl(44°, 41%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 39%, 22%).

Honey pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 41%, 62%. 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#C6B178

RGB198, 177, 120

HSL44°, 41%, 62%

HSV44°, 39%, 78%

CMYK0, 11, 39, 22

Decimal13021560

CSS RGBrgb(198, 177, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 41%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Honey 257

Exact match

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 1.5 · #C2B078

Behr

Perennial Gold S310-4

ΔE 1.8 · #C8B478

Sherwin-Williams

Cool Avocado SW9029

ΔE 2.6 · #C4B47D

Vista Paint

Gold Tweed C-883

ΔE 3.2 · #CAAE74

Dulux

Aviva S16D4

ΔE 3.4 · #C5B27F

Hallman-Lindsay

Goldie Oldie 387

ΔE 4 · #BAAD75

Dunn-Edwards

Twine DE5501

ΔE 4.7 · #B7A86D

PPG

Gracious Glow 1116-5

ΔE 4.9 · #BAB078

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 5.3 · #C0A569

Valspar

Desert Grass 3008-7C

ΔE 5.5 · #BCAE7D

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 5.5 · #C1A878

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 5.6 · #C8BD83

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 8 · #D9B27D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.5 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 8.9 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C6B178

#768CC6

Analogous

#C68976

#C6B178

#B3C676

Triadic

#C6B178

#76C6B1

#B176C6

Split-Complementary

#C6B178

#76B3C6

#8976C6

Tetradic

#C6B178

#76C689

#768CC6

#C676B3

Monochromatic

#736130

#A98F47

#C6B178

#DCD0AC

#F3EFE2

Rectangle

#C6B178

#8CC676

#768CC6

#B176C6

Compound

#C6B178

#B3C676

#768CC6

#8976C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1C092

#D9CEB1

#E7E2D3

Darker

#B59848

#7E6930

#4A3E1B

Saturation

#AAA492

#C6B176

#E2BE5A

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

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6B178

#C1B579

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6B178

#B5B581

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6B178

#C9AAB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Honey 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

#D4B175

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6B178

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1B699

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.

#5C73B0

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: #C6B178;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6B178;

CSS Variable

--color-honey: #C6B178;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honey': '#C6B178' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6B178] text-[#C6B178]

SCSS

$honey: #C6B178;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6B178?

#C6B178 is Honey, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C6B178 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Honey?

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

What colors pair well with Honey?

Honey 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 Honey?

You can download Honey 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 Honey?

The hex code is #C6B178. In RGB it's 198, 177, 120, and in HSL it's 44°, 41%, 62%.

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