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Spanish

#C6C4AF

RGB 198, 196, 175 · HSL 55°, 17%, 73% · CMYK 0, 1, 12, 22

Spanish is #C6C4AF in HEX — rgb(198, 196, 175), hsl(55°, 17%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 12%, 22%).

Spanish pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 17%, 73%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C6C4AF

RGB198, 196, 175

HSL55°, 17%, 73%

HSV55°, 12%, 78%

CMYK0, 1, 12, 22

Decimal13026479

CSS RGBrgb(198, 196, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 17%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spanish 1509 · CC-606

Exact match

Dulux

Delta Waters S17B2

ΔE 1.2 · #C4C1AB

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 1.3 · #C5C2AF

Behr

Organic Field PPU9-19

ΔE 1.4 · #C6C1AC

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 1.7 · #CAC4B0

Hallman-Lindsay

Plume Grass 414

ΔE 1.7 · #C6C7B0

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 1.7 · #C5C0AC

Vista Paint

Palatine C-369

ΔE 1.8 · #C8C6B4

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 2 · #C9C4B2

PPG

French Gray Linen 1029-3

ΔE 2.2 · #CAC8B6

Sherwin-Williams

Cargo Pants SW7738

ΔE 2.8 · #CDC4AE

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 3.5 · #C8BEAA

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 3.6 · #CEC3AD

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 3.8 · #D3CAB5

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 5 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#C6C4AF

#AEB0C6

Analogous

#C6B8AE

#C6C4AF

#BCC6AE

Triadic

#C6C4AF

#AEC6C4

#C4AEC6

Split-Complementary

#C6C4AF

#AEBCC6

#B8AEC6

Tetradic

#C6C4AF

#AEC6B8

#AEB0C6

#C6AEBC

Monochromatic

#807D5B

#A6A382

#C6C4AF

#E6E5DB

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#C6C4AF

#B0C6AE

#AEB0C6

#C4AEC6

Compound

#C6C4AF

#BCC6AE

#AEB0C6

#B8AEC6

Variations

Lighter

#D1D0BF

#DCDBD0

#EAE9E4

Darker

#A8A582

#7A7653

#474530

Saturation

#BEBDB7

#C6C4AE

#E2DC92

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6C4AF

#C8C3B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6C4AF

#C4C4B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6C4AF

#C7C1C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Spanish 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

#D4C09E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6C4AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1C5C3

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#868AB6

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: #C6C4AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6C4AF;

CSS Variable

--color-spanish: #C6C4AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spanish': '#C6C4AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6C4AF] text-[#C6C4AF]

SCSS

$spanish: #C6C4AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6C4AF?

#C6C4AF is Spanish, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C6C4AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spanish?

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

What colors pair well with Spanish?

Spanish 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 Spanish?

You can download Spanish 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 Spanish?

The hex code is #C6C4AF. In RGB it's 198, 196, 175, and in HSL it's 55°, 17%, 73%.

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