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Perennial Gold

#C8B478

RGB 200, 180, 120 · HSL 45°, 42%, 63% · CMYK 0, 10, 40, 22

Perennial Gold is #C8B478 in HEX — rgb(200, 180, 120), hsl(45°, 42%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 40%, 22%).

Perennial Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 42%, 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.

Color Codes

HEX#C8B478

RGB200, 180, 120

HSL45°, 42%, 63%

HSV45°, 40%, 78%

CMYK0, 10, 40, 22

Decimal13153400

CSS RGBrgb(200, 180, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 42%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Perennial Gold S310-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Anjou AF-425

ΔE 1.6 · #C8B77A

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 2.7 · #C2B078

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 3.2 · #D2B87B

Sherwin-Williams

Cool Avocado SW9029

ΔE 3.2 · #C4B47D

Dulux

Couscous S16E4

ΔE 4.6 · #D6BF80

Hallman-Lindsay

Goldie Oldie 387

ΔE 4.7 · #BAAD75

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 4.9 · #C8BD83

Dunn-Edwards

Twine DE5501

ΔE 5.2 · #B7A86D

PPG

Gracious Glow 1116-5

ΔE 5.3 · #BAB078

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 5.8 · #BCB472

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 6 · #C0A569

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 6.4 · #D3BD76

Valspar

Harpswell Green 3007-5C

ΔE 6.4 · #DDBF85

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 8.9 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#C8B478

#798DC8

Analogous

#C88D79

#C8B478

#B4C879

Triadic

#C8B478

#79C8B4

#B479C8

Split-Complementary

#C8B478

#79B4C8

#8D79C8

Tetradic

#C8B478

#79C88D

#798DC8

#C879B4

Monochromatic

#776631

#AE9447

#C8B478

#DED3AF

#F5F1E6

Rectangle

#C8B478

#8DC879

#798DC8

#B479C8

Compound

#C8B478

#B4C879

#798DC8

#8D79C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3C394

#DBD0B2

#E8E3D4

Darker

#B89C49

#816D30

#4C401B

Saturation

#ADA795

#C8B479

#E4C25E

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8B478

#C3B779

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8B478

#B8B882

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8B478

#CBADB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Perennial Gold 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

#D5B475

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8B478

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B999

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.

#5E73B3

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: #C8B478;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8B478;

CSS Variable

--color-perennial-gold: #C8B478;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perennial-gold': '#C8B478' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8B478] text-[#C8B478]

SCSS

$perennial-gold: #C8B478;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8B478?

#C8B478 is Perennial Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C8B478 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Perennial Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Perennial Gold?

Perennial Gold 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 Perennial Gold?

You can download Perennial Gold 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 Perennial Gold?

The hex code is #C8B478. In RGB it's 200, 180, 120, and in HSL it's 45°, 42%, 63%.

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