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Canadian Maple

#CAAF66

RGB 202, 175, 102 · HSL 44°, 49%, 60% · CMYK 0, 13, 50, 21

Canadian Maple is #CAAF66 in HEX — rgb(202, 175, 102), hsl(44°, 49%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 50%, 21%).

Canadian Maple pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 49%, 60%. 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#CAAF66

RGB202, 175, 102

HSL44°, 49%, 60%

HSV44°, 50%, 79%

CMYK0, 13, 50, 21

Decimal13283174

CSS RGBrgb(202, 175, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 49%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Canadian Maple S16E5

Exact match

Behr

Beachwalk 340F-5

ΔE 1.6 · #CFB369

Valspar

Dylan Velvet 3008-5B

ΔE 2.1 · #D0B469

PPG

Split Pea Soup 1109-5

ΔE 2.2 · #C8B165

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 2.7 · #C9AD5F

Dunn-Edwards

Filtered Rays DE5438

ΔE 2.9 · #D0B064

Vista Paint

Sunshine Yellow K-490

ΔE 3.1 · #C5A863

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 4.7 · #C6A664

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Slice 870

ΔE 4.9 · #C4A461

Sherwin-Williams

Antiquity SW6402

ΔE 5 · #C2A462

Benjamin Moore

Buena 209

ΔE 5 · #D7BC75

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 5.6 · #D3BD76

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 5.6 · #CEAA5B

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 5.8 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 11.2 · #EEC784

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#CAAF66

#6782CB

Analogous

#CB7E67

#CAAF66

#B4CB67

Triadic

#CAAF66

#67CBB0

#B067CB

Split-Complementary

#CAAF66

#67B4CB

#7E67CB

Tetradic

#CAAF66

#67CB7E

#6782CB

#CB67B4

Monochromatic

#725E27

#AB8D3B

#CAAF66

#DECEA0

#F2EBD9

Rectangle

#CAAF66

#82CB67

#6782CB

#B067CB

Compound

#CAAF66

#B4CB67

#6782CB

#7E67CB

Variations

Lighter

#D5C085

#DBCEA8

#E8E1CF

Darker

#B9983B

#826927

#4D3E15

Saturation

#A8A08A

#CBB067

#E5BC4D

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAAF66

#C3B466

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAAF66

#B4B473

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAAF66

#CDA7AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Canadian Maple 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

#D7B068

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAAF66

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4B58C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#4E6AB6

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: #CAAF66;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAAF66;

CSS Variable

--color-canadian-maple: #CAAF66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canadian-maple': '#CAAF66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAAF66] text-[#CAAF66]

SCSS

$canadian-maple: #CAAF66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAAF66?

#CAAF66 is Canadian Maple, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CAAF66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Canadian Maple?

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

What colors pair well with Canadian Maple?

Canadian Maple 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 Canadian Maple?

You can download Canadian Maple 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 Canadian Maple?

The hex code is #CAAF66. In RGB it's 202, 175, 102, and in HSL it's 44°, 49%, 60%.

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