YELLOWS
Timothy Straw
#C6B984
Timothy Straw pulls into the balanced end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 37%, 65%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Reads best alongside white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Timothy Straw 2149-40
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C6B984?
#C6B984 is Timothy Straw, a mid yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #C6B984 warm or cool?
Timothy Straw reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Timothy Straw?
Timothy Straw works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Timothy Straw?
Timothy Straw pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Timothy Straw?
You can download Timothy Straw 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 RGB value of #C6B984?
#C6B984 converts to RGB 198, 185, 132.