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Plume Grass

#C6C7B0

RGB 198, 199, 176 · HSL 63°, 17%, 74% · CMYK 1, 0, 12, 22

Plume Grass is #C6C7B0 in HEX — rgb(198, 199, 176), hsl(63°, 17%, 74%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 12%, 22%).

Plume Grass pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 17%, 74%. 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#C6C7B0

RGB198, 199, 176

HSL63°, 17%, 74%

HSV63°, 12%, 78%

CMYK1, 0, 12, 22

Decimal13027248

CSS RGBrgb(198, 199, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 17%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Plume Grass 414

Exact match

Vista Paint

Plume Grass C-413

ΔE 0.5 · #C6C8B1

Benjamin Moore

Grecian 507

ΔE 1.3 · #C4C8B2

Dulux

Tame Thyme S18C2

ΔE 1.4 · #C5C4AC

PPG

Whispering Pine 1125-3

ΔE 1.6 · #C8CAB5

Valspar

Mint Frost 6001-3B

ΔE 1.6 · #C9CBB5

Behr

Castle Path 730C-3

ΔE 1.8 · #C1C4AF

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 2.4 · #CDCDB4

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.5 · #CBC6B1

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 2.5 · #C4CBB3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.1 · #CAC4B0

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 3.3 · #CCD0BA

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 3.4 · #C5C0AC

Farrow & Ball

Vert de Terre 234

ΔE 4.4 · #BABBA5

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 5.6 · #C9CBBE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#C6C7B0

#B3B1C8

Analogous

#C8BEB1

#C6C7B0

#BCC8B1

Triadic

#C6C7B0

#B1C7C8

#C8B1C7

Split-Complementary

#C6C7B0

#B1BCC8

#BEB1C8

Tetradic

#C6C7B0

#B1C8BE

#B3B1C8

#C8B1BC

Monochromatic

#81835D

#A6A885

#C6C7B0

#E7E8DE

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#C6C7B0

#B1C8B3

#B3B1C8

#C8B1C7

Compound

#C6C7B0

#BCC8B1

#B3B1C8

#BEB1C8

Variations

Lighter

#D2D3C1

#DCDDD1

#EAEBE5

Darker

#A8AA84

#797B54

#474831

Saturation

#C0C0B9

#C7C8B1

#E0E396

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6C7B0

#CAC5B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6C7B0

#C7C7B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6C7B0

#C8C4C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Plume Grass 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

#D4C29F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6C7B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1C7C3

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.

#8B89B8

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: #C6C7B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6C7B0;

CSS Variable

--color-plume-grass: #C6C7B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plume-grass': '#C6C7B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6C7B0] text-[#C6C7B0]

SCSS

$plume-grass: #C6C7B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6C7B0?

#C6C7B0 is Plume Grass, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C6C7B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plume Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Plume Grass?

Plume Grass 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 Plume Grass?

You can download Plume Grass 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 Plume Grass?

The hex code is #C6C7B0. In RGB it's 198, 199, 176, and in HSL it's 63°, 17%, 74%.

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