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Chimes

#C9CA86

RGB 201, 202, 134 · HSL 61°, 39%, 66% · CMYK 0, 0, 34, 21

Chimes is #C9CA86 in HEX — rgb(201, 202, 134), hsl(61°, 39%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 34%, 21%).

Chimes pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 39%, 66%. 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#C9CA86

RGB201, 202, 134

HSL61°, 39%, 66%

HSV61°, 34%, 79%

CMYK0, 0, 34, 21

Decimal13224582

CSS RGBrgb(201, 202, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 39%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Chimes S18F4

Exact match

Behr

Almondine M310-4

ΔE 2.5 · #D1CF89

Benjamin Moore

Green CSP-850

ΔE 3.4 · #D0CC8D

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 4.4 · #C5CD8F

Vista Paint

Footie Pajamas C-791

ΔE 4.9 · #C8C387

Dunn-Edwards

Sour Apple DE5507

ΔE 5 · #D2C785

PPG

Serene Scene 1110-3

ΔE 5.1 · #D2C880

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 5.2 · #C9C489

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 5.3 · #BEBD7F

Valspar

Everglade Glen 6003-6A

ΔE 5.5 · #B9C585

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 6.3 · #C6BF74

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 7.4 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 7.6 · #C8BD83

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 8 · #CCCE7A

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 11.6 · #B9D696

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.9 · #D0C092

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

#C9CA86

#8886CA

Analogous

#CAA986

#C9CA86

#A7CA86

Triadic

#C9CA86

#86C9CA

#CA86C9

Split-Complementary

#C9CA86

#86A7CA

#A986CA

Tetradic

#C9CA86

#86CAA9

#8886CA

#CA86A7

Monochromatic

#7E8038

#B1B351

#C9CA86

#E1E1BC

#F7F7ED

Rectangle

#C9CA86

#86CA88

#8886CA

#CA86C9

Compound

#C9CA86

#A7CA86

#8886CA

#A986CA

Variations

Lighter

#D4D59F

#DCDCBA

#E9E9D8

Darker

#B6B855

#838435

#4D4E1E

Saturation

#B2B29E

#C9CA86

#E3E56C

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9CA86

#D1C588

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9CA86

#CACA91

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9CA86

#CDC1C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chimes 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

#D6C480

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9CA86

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C9A4

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.

#6B6AB4

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: #C9CA86;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9CA86;

CSS Variable

--color-chimes: #C9CA86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chimes': '#C9CA86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9CA86] text-[#C9CA86]

SCSS

$chimes: #C9CA86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9CA86?

#C9CA86 is Chimes, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C9CA86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chimes?

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

What colors pair well with Chimes?

Chimes 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 Chimes?

You can download Chimes 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 Chimes?

The hex code is #C9CA86. In RGB it's 201, 202, 134, and in HSL it's 61°, 39%, 66%.

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