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Desert Floor

#C6B183

RGB 198, 177, 131 · HSL 41°, 37%, 65% · CMYK 0, 11, 34, 22

Desert Floor is #C6B183 in HEX — rgb(198, 177, 131), hsl(41°, 37%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 34%, 22%).

Desert Floor pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 37%, 65%. 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#C6B183

RGB198, 177, 131

HSL41°, 37%, 65%

HSV41°, 34%, 78%

CMYK0, 11, 34, 22

Decimal13021571

CSS RGBrgb(198, 177, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 37%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Floor DE6186

Exact match

Valspar

Tweed Jacket 3007-8A

ΔE 0.7 · #C6B083

Benjamin Moore

Barley 271

ΔE 1.9 · #C9B281

PPG

Somber 1093-4

ΔE 2.2 · #CBB489

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Grass SW6408

ΔE 2.2 · #CBB584

Vista Paint

Green Gold C-316

ΔE 2.6 · #C2B086

Dulux

Aviva S16D4

ΔE 2.7 · #C5B27F

Behr

Cliff Ridge MQ2-29

ΔE 2.9 · #C2AA7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gold 317

ΔE 3.2 · #C5B088

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 3.8 · #C1A878

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 4.4 · #D4BC8E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 5.4 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.6 · #D0C092

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 7.8 · #C8BD83

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 8.6 · #C6B294

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 9.3 · #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

#C6B183

#859AC7

Analogous

#C79185

#C6B183

#BBC785

Triadic

#C6B183

#85C7B2

#B285C7

Split-Complementary

#C6B183

#85BBC7

#9185C7

Tetradic

#C6B183

#85C791

#859AC7

#C785BB

Monochromatic

#7A6538

#AF9150

#C6B183

#DFD3B9

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#C6B183

#9AC785

#859AC7

#B285C7

Compound

#C6B183

#BBC785

#859AC7

#9185C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2C19D

#DAD0B9

#E8E3D8

Darker

#B49655

#806936

#4C3D1E

Saturation

#B0A99C

#C7B285

#E3BC69

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6B183

#C0B584

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6B183

#B5B58A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6B183

#C8ABB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Desert Floor 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

#D4B17D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6B183

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1B6A2

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.

#6980B1

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: #C6B183;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6B183;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-floor: #C6B183;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-floor': '#C6B183' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6B183] text-[#C6B183]

SCSS

$desert-floor: #C6B183;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6B183?

#C6B183 is Desert Floor, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C6B183 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Floor?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Floor?

Desert Floor 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 Desert Floor?

You can download Desert Floor 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 Desert Floor?

The hex code is #C6B183. In RGB it's 198, 177, 131, and in HSL it's 41°, 37%, 65%.

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