YELLOWS

Earth Friendly

#C6BA92

RGB 198, 186, 146 · HSL 46°, 31%, 67% · CMYK 0, 6, 26, 22

Earth Friendly is #C6BA92 in HEX — rgb(198, 186, 146), hsl(46°, 31%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 26%, 22%).

Earth Friendly pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 31%, 67%. 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#C6BA92

RGB198, 186, 146

HSL46°, 31%, 67%

HSV46°, 26%, 78%

CMYK0, 6, 26, 22

Decimal13023890

CSS RGBrgb(198, 186, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 31%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Candidate S17D3

ΔE 1.6 · #C3BA90

Benjamin Moore

Garden CSP-1000

ΔE 1.7 · #CABD97

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 2 · #C1B98F

Sherwin-Williams

Lemongrass SW7732

ΔE 2 · #C8BD98

Valspar

Withered Moss 6007-3C

ΔE 2.1 · #C1B792

Hallman-Lindsay

Refined 331

ΔE 2.6 · #C1B38C

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 2.9 · #CDC196

Vista Paint

Refinded C-330

ΔE 2.9 · #C0B28A

Behr

Tea Bag PPU8-9

ΔE 3.2 · #C7BB99

PPG

Subtle Suede 1099-4

ΔE 3.3 · #D0BD94

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4.2 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 4.3 · #C5BA9A

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 5 · #D6C39E

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 5.1 · #CFC7A2

Dunn-Edwards

Floating Lily Pad DE5493

ΔE 5.3 · #CCC7A1

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 7.2 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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 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

#C6BA92

#919DC5

Analogous

#C59F91

#C6BA92

#B7C591

Triadic

#C6BA92

#91C5B9

#B991C5

Split-Complementary

#C6BA92

#91B7C5

#9F91C5

Tetradic

#C6BA92

#91C59F

#919DC5

#C591B7

Monochromatic

#7C6E41

#AB995F

#C6BA92

#DFD9C3

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#C6BA92

#9DC591

#919DC5

#B991C5

Compound

#C6BA92

#B7C591

#919DC5

#9F91C5

Variations

Lighter

#D1C7A7

#DAD4BF

#E8E5DB

Darker

#AF9D62

#7E6F3E

#4A4123

Saturation

#B3AFA3

#C5B991

#E2C874

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6BA92

#C4BB93

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6BA92

#BCBC98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6BA92

#C8B5B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Earth Friendly 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

#D4B889

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6BA92

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1BDAD

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.

#7482AE

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: #C6BA92;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6BA92;

CSS Variable

--color-earth-friendly: #C6BA92;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'earth-friendly': '#C6BA92' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6BA92] text-[#C6BA92]

SCSS

$earth-friendly: #C6BA92;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6BA92?

#C6BA92 is Earth Friendly, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C6BA92 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Earth Friendly?

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

What colors pair well with Earth Friendly?

Earth Friendly 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 Earth Friendly?

You can download Earth Friendly 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 Earth Friendly?

The hex code is #C6BA92. In RGB it's 198, 186, 146, and in HSL it's 46°, 31%, 67%.

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