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Dry Earth

#C6B693

RGB 198, 182, 147 · HSL 41°, 31%, 68% · CMYK 0, 8, 26, 22

Dry Earth is #C6B693 in HEX — rgb(198, 182, 147), hsl(41°, 31%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 26%, 22%).

Dry Earth pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 31%, 68%. 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#C6B693

RGB198, 182, 147

HSL41°, 31%, 68%

HSV41°, 26%, 78%

CMYK0, 8, 26, 22

Decimal13022867

CSS RGBrgb(198, 182, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 31%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Coastal AF-380

ΔE 1.8 · #C3B494

Behr

Hayloft MQ2-22

ΔE 1.8 · #CBB795

PPG

Real Simple 1096-4

ΔE 2 · #CCB896

Vista Paint

Wicker Basket C-279

ΔE 2.2 · #C5B495

Valspar

Prairie Dance 3006-10A

ΔE 2.3 · #CBB695

Dulux

Salty Seeds S16C3

ΔE 2.5 · #C1B793

Hallman-Lindsay

Refined 331

ΔE 2.6 · #C1B38C

Sherwin-Williams

Sawgrass Basket SW9121

ΔE 2.7 · #C3B090

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 2.9 · #C5BA9A

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 3.2 · #C6B294

Dunn-Edwards

High Noon DEC743

ΔE 3.3 · #CFB999

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 3.4 · #BDB091

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 4.4 · #BCB596

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 5.3 · #BCB186

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.5 · #D0C092

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.8 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#C6B693

#94A4C7

Analogous

#C79D94

#C6B693

#BDC794

Triadic

#C6B693

#94C7B7

#B794C7

Split-Complementary

#C6B693

#94BDC7

#9D94C7

Tetradic

#C6B693

#94C79D

#94A4C7

#C794BD

Monochromatic

#7F6C43

#AC9562

#C6B693

#E1D9C6

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#C6B693

#A4C794

#94A4C7

#B794C7

Compound

#C6B693

#BDC794

#94A4C7

#9D94C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2C5A9

#DBD3C1

#E9E5DC

Darker

#B19965

#806B3F

#4B3F24

Saturation

#B5B0A6

#C7B794

#E3C178

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6B693

#C1B994

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6B693

#B9B998

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6B693

#C8B1B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dry Earth 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

#D4B589

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6B693

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1BAAE

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.

#7789B0

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: #C6B693;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6B693;

CSS Variable

--color-dry-earth: #C6B693;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dry-earth': '#C6B693' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6B693] text-[#C6B693]

SCSS

$dry-earth: #C6B693;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6B693?

#C6B693 is Dry Earth, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C6B693 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dry Earth?

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

What colors pair well with Dry Earth?

Dry Earth 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 Dry Earth?

You can download Dry Earth 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 Dry Earth?

The hex code is #C6B693. In RGB it's 198, 182, 147, and in HSL it's 41°, 31%, 68%.

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