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Paris Mint

#C9C79A

RGB 201, 199, 154 · HSL 57°, 30%, 70% · CMYK 0, 1, 23, 21

Paris Mint is #C9C79A in HEX — rgb(201, 199, 154), hsl(57°, 30%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 23%, 21%).

Paris Mint pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 30%, 70%. 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#C9C79A

RGB201, 199, 154

HSL57°, 30%, 70%

HSV57°, 23%, 79%

CMYK0, 1, 23, 21

Decimal13223834

CSS RGBrgb(201, 199, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 30%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 0.9 · #CBC99D

Benjamin Moore

Grasshopper AF-415

ΔE 1.2 · #C6C498

Behr

Lion 760D-4

ΔE 1.4 · #C6C69B

Dulux

Tidal Green S17E3

ΔE 2.1 · #CDC898

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

ΔE 2.6 · #D0CA9A

PPG

Dancing Kite 1119-4

ΔE 2.7 · #C8CC9E

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 2.8 · #C7C896

Vista Paint

Gold Mountain K-452

ΔE 3 · #CFC89F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sawgrass Cottage 399

ΔE 3.2 · #D3CDA2

Dunn-Edwards

Watercress DE5528

ΔE 3.8 · #C7C7A1

Valspar

Marsh Green 6006-5C

ΔE 3.8 · #C8BF91

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 5.3 · #C1B98F

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.9 · #D0C092

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 6.5 · #C4C6A5

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 8.3 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.5 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#C9C79A

#9C9EC9

Analogous

#C9B09C

#C9C79A

#B5C99C

Triadic

#C9C79A

#9CC9C7

#C79CC9

Split-Complementary

#C9C79A

#9CB5C9

#B09CC9

Tetradic

#C9C79A

#9CC9B0

#9C9EC9

#C99CB5

Monochromatic

#858247

#AFAB6A

#C9C79A

#E4E3CD

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#C9C79A

#9EC99C

#9C9EC9

#C79CC9

Compound

#C9C79A

#B5C99C

#9C9EC9

#B09CC9

Variations

Lighter

#D4D2AF

#DDDCC5

#EAE9DF

Darker

#B2AF6B

#837F42

#4D4B25

Saturation

#B9B9AC

#C9C79C

#E4DF81

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9C79A

#CEC49B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9C79A

#C7C7A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9C79A

#CCC1C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Paris Mint 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

#D6C28F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9C79A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C7B3

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.

#7D80B2

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: #C9C79A;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9C79A;

CSS Variable

--color-paris-mint: #C9C79A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paris-mint': '#C9C79A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9C79A] text-[#C9C79A]

SCSS

$paris-mint: #C9C79A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9C79A?

#C9C79A is Paris Mint, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C9C79A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paris Mint?

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

What colors pair well with Paris Mint?

Paris Mint 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 Paris Mint?

You can download Paris Mint 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 Paris Mint?

The hex code is #C9C79A. In RGB it's 201, 199, 154, and in HSL it's 57°, 30%, 70%.

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