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Wiggle

#C9C343

RGB 201, 195, 67 · HSL 57°, 55%, 53% · CMYK 0, 3, 67, 21

Wiggle is #C9C343 in HEX — rgb(201, 195, 67), hsl(57°, 55%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 67%, 21%).

Wiggle pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 55%, 53%. 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#C9C343

RGB201, 195, 67

HSL57°, 55%, 53%

HSV57°, 67%, 79%

CMYK0, 3, 67, 21

Decimal13222723

CSS RGBrgb(201, 195, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 55%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wiggle S18G7 · SB8A7

Exact match

Valspar

Can't Miss Lime 6011-10

ΔE 3.3 · #BEBD3B

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 4.8 · #C9CC4A

Benjamin Moore

Flower 398

ΔE 4.9 · #CFCF4B

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 5.2 · #C6B836

Behr

California Dreaming 380D-5

ΔE 5.6 · #DBCF4B

Dunn-Edwards

Limelight DE5516

ΔE 6.8 · #D0D34D

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 7.7 · #E1CC4F

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 9.4 · #E9D959

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.7 · #F2D964

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 12.9 · #CCC921

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 13 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Glitter Yellow 835

ΔE 14.5 · #F8D75A

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 14.8 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 19.5 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 21.2 · #A3CD39

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#C9C343

#454CC9

Analogous

#C98145

#C9C343

#8EC945

Triadic

#C9C343

#45C9C2

#C245C9

Split-Complementary

#C9C343

#458EC9

#8145C9

Tetradic

#C9C343

#45C981

#454CC9

#C9458E

Monochromatic

#5B581A

#96912C

#C9C343

#DAD681

#EBE9BC

Rectangle

#C9C343

#4CC945

#454CC9

#C245C9

Compound

#C9C343

#8EC945

#454CC9

#8145C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4CF6A

#D9D595

#E5E4C5

Darker

#ABA42E

#77731D

#474410

Saturation

#9B9973

#C9C245

#E4DB2A

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9C343

#D1BE46

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9C343

#C4C461

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9C343

#CFB6BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wiggle 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

#D6BF4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9C343

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C472

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#3D43A9

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: #C9C343;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9C343;

CSS Variable

--color-wiggle: #C9C343;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wiggle': '#C9C343' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9C343] text-[#C9C343]

SCSS

$wiggle: #C9C343;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9C343?

#C9C343 is Wiggle, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C9C343 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wiggle?

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

What colors pair well with Wiggle?

Wiggle 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 Wiggle?

You can download Wiggle 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 Wiggle?

The hex code is #C9C343. In RGB it's 201, 195, 67, and in HSL it's 57°, 55%, 53%.

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