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Pale Bamboo

#C9BFA8

RGB 201, 191, 168 · HSL 42°, 23%, 72% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 21

Pale Bamboo is #C9BFA8 in HEX — rgb(201, 191, 168), hsl(42°, 23%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 21%).

Pale Bamboo pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 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#C9BFA8

RGB201, 191, 168

HSL42°, 23%, 72%

HSV42°, 16%, 79%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 21

Decimal13221800

CSS RGBrgb(201, 191, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 23%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 1 · #C8C0AA

Hallman-Lindsay

Silky Green 358

ΔE 1.2 · #C7C0A9

Benjamin Moore

Brick CW-145

ΔE 1.4 · #C9BDA8

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 1.6 · #C8BEAA

Vista Paint

Baja Beach K-972

ΔE 1.7 · #C8BDA9

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 1.7 · #C7BBA3

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 1.7 · #CEC3AD

Behr

Celery Powder PPU8-18

ΔE 1.8 · #C4BCA7

Dulux

Tuft S15C2

ΔE 1.8 · #CAC1AD

Sherwin-Williams

Relaxed Khaki SW6149

ΔE 1.8 · #C8BBA3

Valspar

Freshly Baked 3008-10A

ΔE 2.4 · #C7BAA6

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 2.6 · #C5C0AC

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.8 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.2 · #CBC6B1

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 4.1 · #D3CAB5

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#C9BFA8

#A7B1C8

Analogous

#C8AEA7

#C9BFA8

#C1C8A7

Triadic

#C9BFA8

#A7C8BE

#BEA7C8

Split-Complementary

#C9BFA8

#A7C1C8

#AEA7C8

Tetradic

#C9BFA8

#A7C8AE

#A7B1C8

#C8A7C1

Monochromatic

#847552

#AB9B78

#C9BFA8

#E5E1D6

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#C9BFA8

#B1C8A7

#A7B1C8

#BEA7C8

Compound

#C9BFA8

#C1C8A7

#A7B1C8

#AEA7C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3CBB9

#DDD8CC

#EAE8E2

Darker

#AD9D79

#7F6F4B

#4A412B

Saturation

#BDBAB3

#C8BEA7

#E4C98C

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9BFA8

#C6C1A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9BFA8

#C1C1AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9BFA8

#CABCBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale Bamboo 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

#D6BC99

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9BFA8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C1BD

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.

#8392B5

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: #C9BFA8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9BFA8;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-bamboo: #C9BFA8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-bamboo': '#C9BFA8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9BFA8] text-[#C9BFA8]

SCSS

$pale-bamboo: #C9BFA8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9BFA8?

#C9BFA8 is Pale Bamboo, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C9BFA8 warm or cool?

Pale Bamboo reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pale Bamboo?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Bamboo?

Pale Bamboo 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 Pale Bamboo?

You can download Pale Bamboo 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 Pale Bamboo?

The hex code is #C9BFA8. In RGB it's 201, 191, 168, and in HSL it's 42°, 23%, 72%.

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