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Timothy

#C7BA85

RGB 199, 186, 133 · HSL 48°, 37%, 65% · CMYK 0, 7, 33, 22

Timothy is #C7BA85 in HEX — rgb(199, 186, 133), hsl(48°, 37%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 33%, 22%).

Timothy pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 37%, 65%. 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#C7BA85

RGB199, 186, 133

HSL48°, 37%, 65%

HSV48°, 33%, 78%

CMYK0, 7, 33, 22

Decimal13089413

CSS RGBrgb(199, 186, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 37%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Timothy 2149-40

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Hint DE5500

ΔE 1.1 · #C9BD88

PPG

Country Style 11-04

ΔE 2 · #CCBF88

Behr

Wheat Grass PPU9-11

ΔE 2.5 · #C7BF89

Sherwin-Williams

Cool Avocado SW9029

ΔE 2.7 · #C4B47D

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 2.7 · #C8BD83

Dulux

Slippery Moss S17E4

ΔE 3.2 · #BEB882

Vista Paint

Hippolita C-385

ΔE 4.1 · #CEC292

Kilz

Vintage Green TB-89

ΔE 4.4 · #BAB583

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 4.5 · #C2B078

Valspar

Marsh Green 6006-5C

ΔE 4.5 · #C8BF91

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4.6 · #D0C092

Hallman-Lindsay

Hippolita 386

ΔE 4.9 · #CFC294

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 6.2 · #C1B98F

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 7.4 · #C7C896

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 9.4 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C7BA85

#8592C7

Analogous

#C79985

#C7BA85

#B3C785

Triadic

#C7BA85

#85C7BA

#BA85C7

Split-Complementary

#C7BA85

#85B3C7

#9985C7

Tetradic

#C7BA85

#85C799

#8592C7

#C785B3

Monochromatic

#7A6D38

#AF9C50

#C7BA85

#DFD7B9

#F7F5EE

Rectangle

#C7BA85

#92C785

#8592C7

#BA85C7

Compound

#C7BA85

#B3C785

#8592C7

#9985C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2C79D

#DAD4B9

#E8E5D8

Darker

#B4A155

#807136

#4C431E

Saturation

#B0AC9C

#C7BA85

#E3CA69

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7BA85

#C6BB86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7BA85

#BCBC8D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7BA85

#CAB3B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Timothy 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

#D5B87F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7BA85

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2BDA3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#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.

#6977B1

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: #C7BA85;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7BA85;

CSS Variable

--color-timothy: #C7BA85;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'timothy': '#C7BA85' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7BA85] text-[#C7BA85]

SCSS

$timothy: #C7BA85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7BA85?

#C7BA85 is Timothy, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C7BA85 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Timothy?

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

What colors pair well with Timothy?

Timothy 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 Timothy?

You can download Timothy 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 Timothy?

The hex code is #C7BA85. In RGB it's 199, 186, 133, and in HSL it's 48°, 37%, 65%.

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