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Roasted Pistachio

#C9B27C

RGB 201, 178, 124 · HSL 42°, 42%, 64% · CMYK 0, 11, 38, 21

Roasted Pistachio is #C9B27C in HEX — rgb(201, 178, 124), hsl(42°, 42%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 38%, 21%).

Roasted Pistachio pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 42%, 64%. 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#C9B27C

RGB201, 178, 124

HSL42°, 42%, 64%

HSV42°, 38%, 79%

CMYK0, 11, 38, 21

Decimal13218428

CSS RGBrgb(201, 178, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 42%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Westwood 256

ΔE 1.6 · #CAB47B

Dulux

Aviva S16D4

ΔE 2.4 · #C5B27F

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 2.6 · #C2B078

Behr

Pocket Watch N290-5

ΔE 2.7 · #C1AE7A

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Grass SW6408

ΔE 3 · #CBB584

Vista Paint

Gold Tweed C-883

ΔE 3.5 · #CAAE74

PPG

Bulletin Board 12-04

ΔE 3.8 · #D4B57F

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tweed 884

ΔE 4 · #C9AB73

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Floor DE6186

ΔE 4.3 · #C6B183

Valspar

Golden Popover 3007-7C

ΔE 4.5 · #C2A878

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4.5 · #C1A878

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 5.8 · #D4BC8E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 6.1 · #C8BD83

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 7 · #D9B27D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.3 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 7.8 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#C9B27C

#7D94CA

Analogous

#CA8C7D

#C9B27C

#BACA7D

Triadic

#C9B27C

#7DCAB3

#B37DCA

Split-Complementary

#C9B27C

#7DBACA

#8C7DCA

Tetradic

#C9B27C

#7DCA8C

#7D94CA

#CA7DBA

Monochromatic

#7B6532

#B19248

#C9B27C

#E0D2B3

#F6F2E9

Rectangle

#C9B27C

#94CA7D

#7D94CA

#B37DCA

Compound

#C9B27C

#BACA7D

#7D94CA

#8C7DCA

Variations

Lighter

#D4C297

#DCD0B4

#E8E3D5

Darker

#B9994C

#836A30

#4D3E1B

Saturation

#AFA898

#CAB37D

#E4BD62

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9B27C

#C2B67C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9B27C

#B6B685

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9B27C

#CBABB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Roasted Pistachio 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

#D6B278

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9B27C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B79C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#617AB4

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: #C9B27C;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9B27C;

CSS Variable

--color-roasted-pistachio: #C9B27C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'roasted-pistachio': '#C9B27C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9B27C] text-[#C9B27C]

SCSS

$roasted-pistachio: #C9B27C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9B27C?

#C9B27C is Roasted Pistachio, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C9B27C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Roasted Pistachio?

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

What colors pair well with Roasted Pistachio?

Roasted Pistachio 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 Roasted Pistachio?

You can download Roasted Pistachio 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 Roasted Pistachio?

The hex code is #C9B27C. In RGB it's 201, 178, 124, and in HSL it's 42°, 42%, 64%.

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