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Fresh Sprout

#C7C176

RGB 199, 193, 118 · HSL 56°, 42%, 62% · CMYK 0, 3, 41, 22

Fresh Sprout is #C7C176 in HEX — rgb(199, 193, 118), hsl(56°, 42%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 41%, 22%).

Fresh Sprout pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 42%, 62%. 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#C7C176

RGB199, 193, 118

HSL56°, 42%, 62%

HSV56°, 41%, 78%

CMYK0, 3, 41, 22

Decimal13091190

CSS RGBrgb(199, 193, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 42%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 0.8 · #C6BF74

Behr

Fresh Sprout PPU9-7

ΔE 1.1 · #C7C077

Dunn-Edwards

Grass Root DE5521

ΔE 1.7 · #C3C175

Sherwin-Williams

Mélange Green SW6710

ΔE 2.9 · #C4C476

PPG

Serene Scene 1110-3

ΔE 3.7 · #D2C880

Vista Paint

Avalon K-442

ΔE 4.2 · #D2C680

Dulux

Kelly's Flower S18F5

ΔE 4.3 · #BDBD6C

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 4.7 · #BCB667

Valspar

Greek Tapenade 6008-6B

ΔE 6 · #CDBC6B

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 6.1 · #BCB472

Benjamin Moore

Parrot CW-465

ΔE 6.2 · #B3B36B

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 6.4 · #BEC675

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 7.1 · #BEBD7F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 8.7 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 13.4 · #F0D18E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.2 · #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

#C7C176

#757BC7

Analogous

#C79975

#C7C176

#A4C775

Triadic

#C7C176

#75C7C1

#C175C7

Split-Complementary

#C7C176

#75A4C7

#9975C7

Tetradic

#C7C176

#75C799

#757BC7

#C775A4

Monochromatic

#746F2F

#AAA346

#C7C176

#DDDAAC

#F3F2E2

Rectangle

#C7C176

#7BC775

#757BC7

#C175C7

Compound

#C7C176

#A4C775

#757BC7

#9975C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2CE91

#DAD7B0

#E7E6D3

Darker

#B6AF47

#7F7A2F

#4B481A

Saturation

#AAA992

#C7C175

#E3DA59

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7C176

#CCBE77

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7C176

#C2C283

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7C176

#CBB8BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fresh Sprout 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

#D5BD74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7C176

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2C298

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#5B61B1

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: #C7C176;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7C176;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-sprout: #C7C176;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-sprout': '#C7C176' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7C176] text-[#C7C176]

SCSS

$fresh-sprout: #C7C176;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7C176?

#C7C176 is Fresh Sprout, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C7C176 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Sprout?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Sprout?

Fresh Sprout 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 Fresh Sprout?

You can download Fresh Sprout 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 Fresh Sprout?

The hex code is #C7C176. In RGB it's 199, 193, 118, and in HSL it's 56°, 42%, 62%.

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