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Westwood

#CAB47B

RGB 202, 180, 123 · HSL 43°, 43%, 64% · CMYK 0, 11, 39, 21

Westwood is #CAB47B in HEX — rgb(202, 180, 123), hsl(43°, 43%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 39%, 21%).

Westwood pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 43%, 64%. 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#CAB47B

RGB202, 180, 123

HSL43°, 43%, 64%

HSV43°, 39%, 79%

CMYK0, 11, 39, 21

Decimal13284475

CSS RGBrgb(202, 180, 123)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 43%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Westwood 256

Exact match

Behr

Perennial Gold S310-4

ΔE 1.7 · #C8B478

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 2.5 · #C2B078

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 2.7 · #D2BA83

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 3.2 · #D2B87B

Dulux

Aviva S16D4

ΔE 3.5 · #C5B27F

PPG

Bulletin Board 12-04

ΔE 4.1 · #D4B57F

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Tweed 884

ΔE 4.4 · #C9AB73

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 4.8 · #DABD84

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 5.3 · #C8BD83

Valspar

Harpswell Green 3007-5C

ΔE 5.7 · #DDBF85

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 6 · #C1A878

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 6.1 · #C0A569

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 7.4 · #D9B27D

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 7.7 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 7.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#CAB47B

#7C92CB

Analogous

#CB8D7C

#CAB47B

#BACB7C

Triadic

#CAB47B

#7CCBB4

#B47CCB

Split-Complementary

#CAB47B

#7CBACB

#8D7CCB

Tetradic

#CAB47B

#7CCB8D

#7C92CB

#CB7CBA

Monochromatic

#7C6731

#B39447

#CAB47B

#E0D3B2

#F6F3E9

Rectangle

#CAB47B

#92CB7C

#7C92CB

#B47CCB

Compound

#CAB47B

#BACB7C

#7C92CB

#8D7CCB

Variations

Lighter

#D5C396

#DCD1B4

#E9E3D5

Darker

#BB9B4A

#846C2F

#4E3F1A

Saturation

#AFA897

#CBB47C

#E5C062

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAB47B

#C4B87C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAB47B

#B8B884

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAB47B

#CDADB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Westwood 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

#D7B477

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAB47B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4B99C

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6078B5

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: #CAB47B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAB47B;

CSS Variable

--color-westwood: #CAB47B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'westwood': '#CAB47B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAB47B] text-[#CAB47B]

SCSS

$westwood: #CAB47B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAB47B?

#CAB47B is Westwood, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CAB47B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Westwood?

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

What colors pair well with Westwood?

Westwood 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 Westwood?

You can download Westwood 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 Westwood?

The hex code is #CAB47B. In RGB it's 202, 180, 123, and in HSL it's 43°, 43%, 64%.

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