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Anjou Pear

#C7B679

RGB 199, 182, 121 · HSL 47°, 41%, 63% · CMYK 0, 9, 39, 22

Anjou Pear is #C7B679 in HEX — rgb(199, 182, 121), hsl(47°, 41%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 39%, 22%).

Anjou Pear pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 41%, 63%. 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.

HEX#C7B679
RGB199, 182, 121
HSL47°, 41%, 63%
HSV47°, 39%, 78%
CMYK0, 9, 39, 22
Decimal13088377
CSS RGBrgb(199, 182, 121)
CSS HSLhsl(47, 41%, 63%)

Benjamin Moore

AnjouAF-425

ΔE 0.4 · #C8B77A

Behr

Perennial GoldS310-4

ΔE 1.4 · #C8B478

Sherwin-Williams

Cool AvocadoSW9029

ΔE 3.2 · #C4B47D

RAL

Beige1001

ΔE 3.2 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green251

ΔE 3.9 · #C8BD83

Vista Paint

Star FireK-491

ΔE 4.1 · #D2B87B

Dulux

CouscousS16E4

ΔE 4.6 · #D6BF80

Hallman-Lindsay

Goldie Oldie387

ΔE 4.6 · #BAAD75

Colorhouse

Leaf .04Leaf-04

ΔE 4.7 · #BCB472

PPG

Gracious Glow1116-5

ΔE 4.8 · #BAB078

Dunn-Edwards

TwineDE5501

ΔE 5.4 · #B7A86D

Kilz

Lime TartLF170-02

ΔE 6.1 · #D0C58B

IKEA

IKEA112112

ΔE 6.2 · #D3BD76

Valspar

Desert Grass3008-7C

ΔE 6.9 · #BCAE7D

Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 8.9 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp BiscuitVS-9220

ΔE 9.5 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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.

Complementary

#C7B679
#7A8BC7

Analogous

#C7907A
#C7B679
#B1C77A

Triadic

#C7B679
#7AC7B7
#B77AC7

Split-Complementary

#C7B679
#7AB1C7
#907AC7

Tetradic

#C7B679
#7AC790
#7A8BC7
#C77AB1

Monochromatic

#776832
#AD9748
#C7B679
#DED4B0
#F4F1E6

Rectangle

#C7B679
#8BC77A
#7A8BC7
#B77AC7

Compound

#C7B679
#B1C77A
#7A8BC7
#907AC7

Shades and tints of Anjou Pear run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F6F3E9
Tint #EAE4CE
Tint #DFD5B2
Tint #D3C696
Base #C7B679
Shade #B49E4C
Shade #877638
Shade #594E25
Shade #2B2612

Lighter

#D2C595
#DAD2B3
#E7E3D5

Darker

#B79F4A
#806F31
#4C411B

Saturation

#ACA795
#C7B77A
#E3C65E

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Aa

vs White

2.02:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

10.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7B679
#C4B87A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7B679
#B9B983

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7B679
#CAAEB4

Original → Simulated

Bright · Optimistic

Anjou Pear 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
#D5B576

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7B679

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2BA9A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5F71B2

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #C7B679;
CSS — background
background-color: #C7B679;
CSS Variable
--color-anjou-pear: #C7B679;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'anjou-pear': '#C7B679' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#C7B679] text-[#C7B679]
SCSS
$anjou-pear: #C7B679;
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What color is #C7B679?

#C7B679 is Anjou Pear, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C7B679 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Anjou Pear?

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

What colors pair well with Anjou Pear?

Anjou Pear 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 Anjou Pear?

You can download Anjou Pear 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 Anjou Pear?

The hex code is #C7B679. In RGB it's 199, 182, 121, and in HSL it's 47°, 41%, 63%.

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