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Mandu Dumpling

#C6C0A6

RGB 198, 192, 166 · HSL 49°, 22%, 71% · CMYK 0, 3, 16, 22

Mandu Dumpling is #C6C0A6 in HEX — rgb(198, 192, 166), hsl(49°, 22%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 16%, 22%).

Mandu Dumpling pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 22%, 71%. 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#C6C0A6

RGB198, 192, 166

HSL49°, 22%, 71%

HSV49°, 16%, 78%

CMYK0, 3, 16, 22

Decimal13025446

CSS RGBrgb(198, 192, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 22%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Hedge 378

ΔE 0.7 · #C7C1A8

Vista Paint

Garden Hedge C-377

ΔE 0.7 · #C8C2A8

Benjamin Moore

Market CW-30

ΔE 1.5 · #C6BDA3

Dulux

Cargo Green S17C2

ΔE 2.1 · #C8C4A7

PPG

Northern Landscape 1113-3 · 11-22

ΔE 2.2 · #C5C1A3

Behr

Organic Field PPU9-19

ΔE 2.7 · #C6C1AC

Valspar

Bayou Shade 6006-3C

ΔE 2.8 · #C7C3A4

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 2.9 · #C7BBA3

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Glass DEC775

ΔE 3 · #C7C4A5

Sherwin-Williams

Grassland SW6163

ΔE 3 · #C1BCA7

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 3.3 · #CEC3AD

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 3.5 · #C8BEAA

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.5 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.6 · #CAC4B0

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 4.9 · #D3CAB5

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.4 · #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

#C6C0A6

#A5ABC5

Analogous

#C5AFA5

#C6C0A6

#BBC5A5

Triadic

#C6C0A6

#A5C5BF

#BFA5C5

Split-Complementary

#C6C0A6

#A5BBC5

#AFA5C5

Tetradic

#C6C0A6

#A5C5AF

#A5ABC5

#C5A5BB

Monochromatic

#807752

#A79E76

#C6C0A6

#E3E0D3

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#C6C0A6

#ABC5A5

#A5ABC5

#BFA5C5

Compound

#C6C0A6

#BBC5A5

#A5ABC5

#AFA5C5

Variations

Lighter

#D1CCB7

#DBD8CA

#E9E8E1

Darker

#AAA177

#7C734B

#49432B

Saturation

#BAB8B0

#C5BFA5

#E2D288

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6C0A6

#C6C0A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6C0A6

#C1C1AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6C0A6

#C8BCBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mandu Dumpling 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

#D4BD98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6C0A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1C2BC

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.

#818AB3

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: #C6C0A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6C0A6;

CSS Variable

--color-mandu-dumpling: #C6C0A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mandu-dumpling': '#C6C0A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6C0A6] text-[#C6C0A6]

SCSS

$mandu-dumpling: #C6C0A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6C0A6?

#C6C0A6 is Mandu Dumpling, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C6C0A6 warm or cool?

Mandu Dumpling reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mandu Dumpling?

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

What colors pair well with Mandu Dumpling?

Mandu Dumpling 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 Mandu Dumpling?

You can download Mandu Dumpling 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 Mandu Dumpling?

The hex code is #C6C0A6. In RGB it's 198, 192, 166, and in HSL it's 49°, 22%, 71%.

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