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Zen Essence

#C6BFA7

RGB 198, 191, 167 · HSL 46°, 21%, 72% · CMYK 0, 4, 16, 22

Zen Essence is #C6BFA7 in HEX — rgb(198, 191, 167), hsl(46°, 21%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 16%, 22%).

Zen Essence pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 21%, 72%. 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#C6BFA7

RGB198, 191, 167

HSL46°, 21%, 72%

HSV46°, 16%, 78%

CMYK0, 4, 16, 22

Decimal13025191

CSS RGBrgb(198, 191, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 21%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Silky Green 358

ΔE 0.7 · #C7C0A9

Vista Paint

Silky Green C-357

ΔE 1 · #C6C1A9

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 1.2 · #C8C0AA

Benjamin Moore

Market CW-30

ΔE 1.5 · #C6BDA3

Behr

Celery Powder PPU8-18

ΔE 1.9 · #C4BCA7

Dulux

Delta Waters S17B2

ΔE 2 · #C4C1AB

Sherwin-Williams

Grassland SW6163

ΔE 2.1 · #C1BCA7

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 2.2 · #C7BBA3

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 2.3 · #C5C0AC

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 2.4 · #C8BEAA

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 2.6 · #CEC3AD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.9 · #CAC4B0

Valspar

Soft Stones 6008-1C

ΔE 3 · #C5BBA8

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.1 · #CBC6B1

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 4.6 · #D3CAB5

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C6BFA7

#A9B0C7

Analogous

#C7B1A9

#C6BFA7

#BFC7A9

Triadic

#C6BFA7

#A9C7C0

#C0A9C7

Split-Complementary

#C6BFA7

#A9BFC7

#B1A9C7

Tetradic

#C6BFA7

#A9C7B1

#A9B0C7

#C7A9BF

Monochromatic

#827755

#A89E7A

#C6BFA7

#E5E2D7

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#C6BFA7

#B0C7A9

#A9B0C7

#C0A9C7

Compound

#C6BFA7

#BFC7A9

#A9B0C7

#B1A9C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2CCBA

#DCD8CD

#EAE8E2

Darker

#ABA07B

#7C714E

#49422D

Saturation

#BCBAB3

#C7C0A9

#E3CF8C

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6BFA7

#C5BFA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6BFA7

#C0C0AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6BFA7

#C7BCBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Zen Essence 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

#D4BC98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6BFA7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1C1BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#838FB5

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: #C6BFA7;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6BFA7;

CSS Variable

--color-zen-essence: #C6BFA7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zen-essence': '#C6BFA7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6BFA7] text-[#C6BFA7]

SCSS

$zen-essence: #C6BFA7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6BFA7?

#C6BFA7 is Zen Essence, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C6BFA7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zen Essence?

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

What colors pair well with Zen Essence?

Zen Essence 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 Zen Essence?

You can download Zen Essence 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 Zen Essence?

The hex code is #C6BFA7. In RGB it's 198, 191, 167, and in HSL it's 46°, 21%, 72%.

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