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Garden Hedge

#C8C2A8

RGB 200, 194, 168 · HSL 49°, 23%, 72% · CMYK 0, 3, 16, 22

Garden Hedge is #C8C2A8 in HEX — rgb(200, 194, 168), hsl(49°, 23%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 16%, 22%).

Garden Hedge pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 23%, 72%. 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#C8C2A8

RGB200, 194, 168

HSL49°, 23%, 72%

HSV49°, 16%, 78%

CMYK0, 3, 16, 22

Decimal13157032

CSS RGBrgb(200, 194, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 23%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Garden Hedge C-377

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Hedge 378

ΔE 0.6 · #C7C1A8

Benjamin Moore

Make CSP-1035

ΔE 1.6 · #CBC1A7

Dulux

Cargo Green S17C2

ΔE 1.8 · #C8C4A7

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 2.3 · #C8C0AA

Sherwin-Williams

Cargo Pants SW7738

ΔE 2.6 · #CDC4AE

Valspar

Bayou Shade 6006-3C

ΔE 2.7 · #C7C3A4

Behr

Organic Field PPU9-19

ΔE 2.7 · #C6C1AC

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Glass DEC775

ΔE 2.9 · #C7C4A5

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 3 · #CEC3AD

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.1 · #CBC6B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.3 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 3.3 · #C7BBA3

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 3.6 · #C8BEAA

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 4.4 · #D3CAB5

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#C8C2A8

#A7ADC8

Analogous

#C8B2A7

#C8C2A8

#BEC8A7

Triadic

#C8C2A8

#A7C8C2

#C2A7C8

Split-Complementary

#C8C2A8

#A7BEC8

#B2A7C8

Tetradic

#C8C2A8

#A7C8B2

#A7ADC8

#C8A7BE

Monochromatic

#847B52

#ABA178

#C8C2A8

#E5E3D6

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#C8C2A8

#ADC8A7

#A7ADC8

#C2A7C8

Compound

#C8C2A8

#BEC8A7

#A7ADC8

#B2A7C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3CEB9

#DDD9CC

#EAE9E2

Darker

#ADA379

#7F754B

#4A452B

Saturation

#BDBBB3

#C8C2A7

#E4D38C

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8C2A8

#C8C2A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8C2A8

#C3C3AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8C2A8

#CABEC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Garden Hedge 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

#D5BE99

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8C2A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C3BD

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.

#838CB5

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: #C8C2A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8C2A8;

CSS Variable

--color-garden-hedge: #C8C2A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'garden-hedge': '#C8C2A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8C2A8] text-[#C8C2A8]

SCSS

$garden-hedge: #C8C2A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8C2A8?

#C8C2A8 is Garden Hedge, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C8C2A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Garden Hedge?

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

What colors pair well with Garden Hedge?

Garden Hedge 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 Garden Hedge?

You can download Garden Hedge 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 Garden Hedge?

The hex code is #C8C2A8. In RGB it's 200, 194, 168, and in HSL it's 49°, 23%, 72%.

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