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Sweet

#C8BD61

RGB 200, 189, 97 · HSL 54°, 48%, 58% · CMYK 0, 5, 52, 22

Sweet is #C8BD61 in HEX — rgb(200, 189, 97), hsl(54°, 48%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 52%, 22%).

Sweet pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 48%, 58%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C8BD61

RGB200, 189, 97

HSL54°, 48%, 58%

HSV54°, 52%, 78%

CMYK0, 5, 52, 22

Decimal13155681

CSS RGBrgb(200, 189, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 48%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 391

Exact match

Vista Paint

Yellow Umbrella C-799

ΔE 2.2 · #CBBB60

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Frog DE5480

ΔE 2.7 · #C8BA63

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 3.4 · #CDBB63

Behr

Chilled Wine M310-5

ΔE 3.9 · #BCB758

PPG

Parachute 1218-5

ΔE 4.1 · #BEB755

Dulux

Tarpon Green S17F6

ΔE 4.7 · #C1B25C

Valspar

Greek Tapenade 6008-6B

ΔE 5.7 · #CDBC6B

Sherwin-Williams

Limón Fresco SW9030

ΔE 6.3 · #CEBC55

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 6.8 · #C9B156

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 8.8 · #C6BF74

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 9.9 · #C7B446

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 10.4 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 13.8 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 16.5 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16.7 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#C8BD61

#606BC7

Analogous

#C78A60

#C8BD61

#9EC760

Triadic

#C8BD61

#60C7BD

#BD60C7

Split-Complementary

#C8BD61

#609EC7

#8A60C7

Tetradic

#C8BD61

#60C78A

#606BC7

#C7609E

Monochromatic

#6A6325

#A29839

#C8BD61

#DBD599

#EFECD2

Rectangle

#C8BD61

#6BC760

#606BC7

#BD60C7

Compound

#C8BD61

#9EC760

#606BC7

#8A60C7

Variations

Lighter

#D2CA80

#D9D4A5

#E6E4CD

Darker

#B2A63B

#7C7426

#494415

Saturation

#A3A084

#C7BD60

#E3D345

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8BD61

#CBBB62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8BD61

#BFBF73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8BD61

#CCB2BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sweet 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

#D5BA64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8BD61

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3BF88

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.

#4A55B1

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: #C8BD61;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8BD61;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet: #C8BD61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet': '#C8BD61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8BD61] text-[#C8BD61]

SCSS

$sweet: #C8BD61;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8BD61?

#C8BD61 is Sweet, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C8BD61 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet?

Sweet 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 Sweet?

You can download Sweet 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 Sweet?

The hex code is #C8BD61. In RGB it's 200, 189, 97, and in HSL it's 54°, 48%, 58%.

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