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Dry Mountains

#C8BEAA

RGB 200, 190, 170 · HSL 40°, 21%, 73% · CMYK 0, 5, 15, 22

Dry Mountains is #C8BEAA in HEX — rgb(200, 190, 170), hsl(40°, 21%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 15%, 22%).

Dry Mountains pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 21%, 73%. 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#C8BEAA

RGB200, 190, 170

HSL40°, 21%, 73%

HSV40°, 15%, 78%

CMYK0, 5, 15, 22

Decimal13156010

CSS RGBrgb(200, 190, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 21%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

Exact match

Vista Paint

Baja Beach K-972

ΔE 0.5 · #C8BDA9

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 0.7 · #C9BEAB

Benjamin Moore

Brick CW-145

ΔE 1 · #C9BDA8

Dulux

Tuft S15C2

ΔE 1.1 · #CAC1AD

Sherwin-Williams

Naturel SW7542

ΔE 1.1 · #CBC0AD

Valspar

Soft Stones 6008-1C

ΔE 1.2 · #C5BBA8

Behr

Celery Powder PPU8-18

ΔE 1.3 · #C4BCA7

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 1.4 · #C8C0AA

Hallman-Lindsay

Soft Leather 336

ΔE 1.4 · #C5BAA6

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 1.9 · #CCBEAC

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.4 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 2.5 · #C7BBA3

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2.9 · #C5C2AF

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 3.9 · #CBBEB1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.3 · #CDCECD

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8BEAA

#ACB5C9

Analogous

#C9B1AC

#C8BEAA

#C4C9AC

Triadic

#C8BEAA

#ACC9BF

#BFACC9

Split-Complementary

#C8BEAA

#ACC4C9

#B1ACC9

Tetradic

#C8BEAA

#ACC9B1

#ACB5C9

#C9ACC4

Monochromatic

#857557

#AA9B7D

#C8BEAA

#E7E3DA

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#C8BEAA

#B5C9AC

#ACB5C9

#BFACC9

Compound

#C8BEAA

#C4C9AC

#ACB5C9

#B1ACC9

Variations

Lighter

#D3CCBC

#DDD8CE

#EAE8E3

Darker

#AC9D7E

#7E6E4F

#4A402D

Saturation

#BEBCB6

#C9BFAC

#E4C890

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8BEAA

#C5C0AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8BEAA

#C0C0AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8BEAA

#C9BBBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dry Mountains 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

#D5BB9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8BEAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C0BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8696B6

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: #C8BEAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8BEAA;

CSS Variable

--color-dry-mountains: #C8BEAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dry-mountains': '#C8BEAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8BEAA] text-[#C8BEAA]

SCSS

$dry-mountains: #C8BEAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8BEAA?

#C8BEAA is Dry Mountains, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C8BEAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dry Mountains?

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

What colors pair well with Dry Mountains?

Dry Mountains 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 Dry Mountains?

You can download Dry Mountains 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 Dry Mountains?

The hex code is #C8BEAA. In RGB it's 200, 190, 170, and in HSL it's 40°, 21%, 73%.

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