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Siskin Green

#C8C76F

RGB 200, 199, 111 · HSL 59°, 45%, 61% · CMYK 0, 0, 45, 22

Siskin Green is #C8C76F in HEX — rgb(200, 199, 111), hsl(59°, 45%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 45%, 22%).

Siskin Green pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 45%, 61%. 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#C8C76F

RGB200, 199, 111

HSL59°, 45%, 61%

HSV59°, 45%, 78%

CMYK0, 0, 45, 22

Decimal13158255

CSS RGBrgb(200, 199, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 45%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 3.5 · #CCCE7A

Vista Paint

Italian Olive K-426

ΔE 4.2 · #D2CC7A

Dulux

Avocado Cream S19F5

ΔE 4.7 · #BABF6C

Sherwin-Williams

Mélange Green SW6710

ΔE 5 · #C4C476

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 5.3 · #BEC675

Benjamin Moore

Martini CSP-890

ΔE 5.4 · #BBB862

Valspar

Green Tea 6008-8A

ΔE 5.4 · #CDD170

PPG

Green Gecko 1217-6

ΔE 5.7 · #CDD47F

Dunn-Edwards

Grass Root DE5521

ΔE 6.1 · #C3C175

Hallman-Lindsay

Frog Green 779

ΔE 6.2 · #C3CD7C

Behr

Sea Kelp 390D-5

ΔE 6.6 · #DBCC72

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 6.9 · #C6BF74

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 12.5 · #C7DF89

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.7 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 15.3 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 18.9 · #F2D964

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

#C8C76F

#6F70C8

Analogous

#C89A6F

#C8C76F

#9DC86F

Triadic

#C8C76F

#6FC8C7

#C76FC8

Split-Complementary

#C8C76F

#6F9DC8

#9A6FC8

Tetradic

#C8C76F

#6FC89A

#6F70C8

#C86F9D

Monochromatic

#73712B

#AAA841

#C8C76F

#DDDCA6

#F2F2DE

Rectangle

#C8C76F

#70C86F

#6F70C8

#C76FC8

Compound

#C8C76F

#9DC86F

#6F70C8

#9A6FC8

Variations

Lighter

#D3D28C

#DAD9AD

#E7E7D1

Darker

#B7B542

#807E2B

#4C4B18

Saturation

#A9A98E

#C8C76F

#E4E153

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8C76F

#D1C171

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8C76F

#C7C77F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8C76F

#CDBCC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Siskin Green 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

#D5C26E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8C76F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C793

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.

#5557B3

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: #C8C76F;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8C76F;

CSS Variable

--color-siskin-green: #C8C76F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'siskin-green': '#C8C76F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8C76F] text-[#C8C76F]

SCSS

$siskin-green: #C8C76F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8C76F?

#C8C76F is Siskin Green, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C8C76F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Siskin Green?

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

What colors pair well with Siskin Green?

Siskin Green 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 Siskin Green?

You can download Siskin Green 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 Siskin Green?

The hex code is #C8C76F. In RGB it's 200, 199, 111, and in HSL it's 59°, 45%, 61%.

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