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Yerba Mate

#C8C48F

RGB 200, 196, 143 · HSL 56°, 34%, 67% · CMYK 0, 2, 28, 22

Yerba Mate is #C8C48F in HEX — rgb(200, 196, 143), hsl(56°, 34%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 28%, 22%).

Yerba Mate pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 34%, 67%. 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#C8C48F

RGB200, 196, 143

HSL56°, 34%, 67%

HSV56°, 28%, 78%

CMYK0, 2, 28, 22

Decimal13157519

CSS RGBrgb(200, 196, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 34%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Herb Cornucopia 6005-5C

ΔE 1.6 · #C3C18B

Behr

Wheat Grass PPU9-11

ΔE 2.4 · #C7BF89

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 2.9 · #C7C896

Dulux

Tidal Green S17E3

ΔE 3.1 · #CDC898

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 3.2 · #C9C489

Vista Paint

Frontenac Hills K-420

ΔE 3.4 · #CDCB91

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

ΔE 3.7 · #D0CA9A

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Hint DE5500

ΔE 3.8 · #C9BD88

PPG

Country Style 11-04

ΔE 4.1 · #CCBF88

Sherwin-Williams

Hearts of Palm SW6415

ΔE 4.1 · #CFC291

Benjamin Moore

Dill 2147-40

ΔE 4.3 · #C5C285

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 4.6 · #C8BD83

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 5.7 · #BEBD7F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.9 · #D0C092

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 6.7 · #C1B98F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 11.4 · #C5BA9A

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

#C8C48F

#8E92C7

Analogous

#C7A78E

#C8C48F

#AFC78E

Triadic

#C8C48F

#8EC7C4

#C48EC7

Split-Complementary

#C8C48F

#8EAFC7

#A78EC7

Tetradic

#C8C48F

#8EC7A7

#8E92C7

#C78EAF

Monochromatic

#7E7A3E

#AEA95B

#C8C48F

#E1DFC1

#F7F6EE

Rectangle

#C8C48F

#92C78E

#8E92C7

#C48EC7

Compound

#C8C48F

#AFC78E

#8E92C7

#A78EC7

Variations

Lighter

#D3D0A5

#DBD9BE

#E9E8DB

Darker

#B3AD5E

#817C3B

#4C4921

Saturation

#B3B2A2

#C7C48E

#E3DC72

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

11.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8C48F

#CCC190

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8C48F

#C5C597

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8C48F

#CBBDC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yerba Mate 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

#D5C086

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8C48F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C5AB

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.

#7176B1

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: #C8C48F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8C48F;

CSS Variable

--color-yerba-mate: #C8C48F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yerba-mate': '#C8C48F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8C48F] text-[#C8C48F]

SCSS

$yerba-mate: #C8C48F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8C48F?

#C8C48F is Yerba Mate, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C8C48F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yerba Mate?

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

What colors pair well with Yerba Mate?

Yerba Mate 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 Yerba Mate?

You can download Yerba Mate 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 Yerba Mate?

The hex code is #C8C48F. In RGB it's 200, 196, 143, and in HSL it's 56°, 34%, 67%.

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