YELLOWS

Make Believe

#CAC0A6

RGB 202, 192, 166 · HSL 43°, 25%, 72% · CMYK 0, 5, 18, 21

Make Believe is #CAC0A6 in HEX — rgb(202, 192, 166), hsl(43°, 25%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 18%, 21%).

Make Believe pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 25%, 72%. 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#CAC0A6

RGB202, 192, 166

HSL43°, 25%, 72%

HSV43°, 18%, 79%

CMYK0, 5, 18, 21

Decimal13287590

CSS RGBrgb(202, 192, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 25%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

MakeCSP-1035

ΔE 0.4 · #CBC1A7

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Hallman-Lindsay

Courtyard344

ΔE 1.2 · #C8BDA4

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Vista Paint

CourtyardC-343

ΔE 1.5 · #C6BCA2

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PPG

Stylish1101-3

ΔE 1.7 · #CEC1A5

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Dutch Boy

Olive GoldDCP-0281

ΔE 2 · #C7BBA3

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Behr

Rye BreadPPU8-10

ΔE 2.1 · #CDBEA3

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Sherwin-Williams

Relaxed KhakiSW6149

ΔE 2.2 · #C8BBA3

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Farrow & Ball

Bone15

ΔE 2.5 · #CEC3AD

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Valspar

Country Charm3007-10B

ΔE 2.5 · #D1C2A6

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Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic TaupeDE6192

ΔE 2.7 · #D2C6AE

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Dulux

Cargo GreenS17C2

ΔE 2.9 · #C8C4A7

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Kilz

Dry MountainsLK120

ΔE 3.2 · #C8BEAA

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RAL

Silk Grey7044

ΔE 3.8 · #CAC4B0

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Colorhouse

Metal .01Metal-01

ΔE 3.9 · #CBC6B1

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IKEA

IKEA143143

ΔE 4.6 · #D9C6AB

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 10.9 · #D0C092

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 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

#CAC0A6

#A6B0C9

Analogous

#C9ADA6

#CAC0A6

#C2C9A6

Triadic

#CAC0A6

#A6C9BF

#BFA6C9

Split-Complementary

#CAC0A6

#A6C2C9

#ADA6C9

Tetradic

#CAC0A6

#A6C9AD

#A6B0C9

#C9A6C2

Monochromatic

#867750

#AD9D76

#CAC0A6

#E6E1D6

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#CAC0A6

#B0C9A6

#A6B0C9

#BFA6C9

Compound

#CAC0A6

#C2C9A6

#A6B0C9

#ADA6C9

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Make Believe run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F4F1EC

Tint #E9E5DA

Tint #DED8C9

Tint #D4CCB7

Base #CAC0A6

Shade #AD9D76

Shade #867750

Shade #564C34

Shade #262217

Variations

Lighter

#D4CCB8

#DDD8CB

#EAE8E2

Darker

#AF9F76

#817149

#4C422A

Saturation

#BDBAB2

#C9BFA6

#E4CB8B

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAC0A6

#C8C1A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAC0A6

#C2C2AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAC0A6

#CBBCBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Make Believe 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

#D7BD98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAC0A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C2BC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8391B5

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: #CAC0A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAC0A6;

CSS Variable

--color-make-believe: #CAC0A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'make-believe': '#CAC0A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAC0A6] text-[#CAC0A6]

SCSS

$make-believe: #CAC0A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAC0A6?

#CAC0A6 is Make Believe, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CAC0A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Make Believe?

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

What colors pair well with Make Believe?

Make Believe 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 Make Believe?

You can download Make Believe 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 Make Believe?

The hex code is #CAC0A6. In RGB it's 202, 192, 166, and in HSL it's 43°, 25%, 72%.

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