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Peaceful

#C9CCA0

RGB 201, 204, 160 · HSL 64°, 30%, 71% · CMYK 1, 0, 22, 20

Peaceful is #C9CCA0 in HEX — rgb(201, 204, 160), hsl(64°, 30%, 71%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 22%, 20%).

Peaceful pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 30%, 71%. 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#C9CCA0

RGB201, 204, 160

HSL64°, 30%, 71%

HSV64°, 22%, 80%

CMYK1, 0, 22, 20

Decimal13225120

CSS RGBrgb(201, 204, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 30%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Peaceful CSP-830

Exact match

PPG

In The Dale 11-10

ΔE 0.9 · #C8CDA0

Behr

Seasoned Salt S330-3

ΔE 1.7 · #CDCD9F

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 2.1 · #CBC99D

Hallman-Lindsay

Marrett Apple historic-marrett-apple

ΔE 2.8 · #CACAA3

Vista Paint

Hillsmere K-413

ΔE 3.2 · #D2D2A9

Dunn-Edwards

Trailing Vine DE5541

ΔE 3.3 · #CFD5A7

Valspar

Zen Garden 6001-5C

ΔE 3.3 · #C4CFA5

Dulux

Honeydew S19E3

ΔE 3.5 · #C1CC9D

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 3.6 · #C7C896

Kilz

Kiwi LG160-02

ΔE 3.7 · #BEC297

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 5 · #D2D1AD

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 6 · #C4C6A5

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.4 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 9.6 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#C9CCA0

#A29FCB

Analogous

#CBB89F

#C9CCA0

#B2CB9F

Triadic

#C9CCA0

#9FC8CB

#CB9FC8

Split-Complementary

#C9CCA0

#9FB2CB

#B89FCB

Tetradic

#C9CCA0

#9FCBB8

#A29FCB

#CB9FB2

Monochromatic

#848849

#ACB06D

#C9CCA0

#E5E6D1

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#C9CCA0

#9FCBA2

#A29FCB

#CB9FC8

Compound

#C9CCA0

#B2CB9F

#A29FCB

#B89FCB

Variations

Lighter

#D3D6B2

#DCDEC7

#EAEBE0

Darker

#AFB46E

#808443

#4B4E26

Saturation

#BBBCAE

#C8CB9F

#DFE585

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9CCA0

#D0C8A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9CCA0

#CBCBA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9CCA0

#CCC6CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Peaceful 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

#D6C693

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9CCA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CBB7

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.

#8480B4

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: #C9CCA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9CCA0;

CSS Variable

--color-peaceful: #C9CCA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peaceful': '#C9CCA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9CCA0] text-[#C9CCA0]

SCSS

$peaceful: #C9CCA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9CCA0?

#C9CCA0 is Peaceful, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C9CCA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peaceful?

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

What colors pair well with Peaceful?

Peaceful 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 Peaceful?

You can download Peaceful 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 Peaceful?

The hex code is #C9CCA0. In RGB it's 201, 204, 160, and in HSL it's 64°, 30%, 71%.

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