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Washed Khaki

#CAC2AF

RGB 202, 194, 175 · HSL 42°, 20%, 74% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 21

Washed Khaki is #CAC2AF in HEX — rgb(202, 194, 175), hsl(42°, 20%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 21%).

Washed Khaki pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 20%, 74%. 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#CAC2AF

RGB202, 194, 175

HSL42°, 20%, 74%

HSV42°, 13%, 79%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 21

Decimal13288111

CSS RGBrgb(202, 194, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 20%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Parsnip C-1422

ΔE 0.6 · #C9C1AF

Dulux

Tuft S15C2

ΔE 0.7 · #CAC1AD

Behr

Still Moment MQ6-59

ΔE 0.9 · #C8C0AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Parsnip historic-parsnip

ΔE 0.9 · #CDC3B0

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 1.1 · #CAC4B0

Benjamin Moore

Florentine CC-520

ΔE 1.3 · #CBC5B1

Sherwin-Williams

Naturel SW7542

ΔE 1.3 · #CBC0AD

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 1.4 · #C9C4B2

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 1.6 · #C5C0AC

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 1.6 · #C8BEAA

Farrow & Ball

Drop Cloth 283

ΔE 1.7 · #C9BEAB

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 1.8 · #C8C0AA

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 1.9 · #CBC6B1

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 2.8 · #D1C9B8

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#CAC2AF

#AFB7CA

Analogous

#CAB5AF

#CAC2AF

#C5CAAF

Triadic

#CAC2AF

#AFCAC2

#C2AFCA

Split-Complementary

#CAC2AF

#AFC5CA

#B5AFCA

Tetradic

#CAC2AF

#AFCAB5

#AFB7CA

#CAAFC5

Monochromatic

#87795A

#AB9F82

#CAC2AF

#E9E5DD

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#CAC2AF

#B7CAAF

#AFB7CA

#C2AFCA

Compound

#CAC2AF

#C5CAAF

#AFB7CA

#B5AFCA

Variations

Lighter

#D5CEBF

#DEDAD0

#EBE9E5

Darker

#ADA081

#7F7151

#4A422E

Saturation

#C1BEB9

#CAC2AF

#E4CD95

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAC2AF

#C8C3B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAC2AF

#C3C3B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAC2AF

#CBBFC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Washed Khaki 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

#D7BE9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAC2AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C3C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#8997B8

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: #CAC2AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAC2AF;

CSS Variable

--color-washed-khaki: #CAC2AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'washed-khaki': '#CAC2AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAC2AF] text-[#CAC2AF]

SCSS

$washed-khaki: #CAC2AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAC2AF?

#CAC2AF is Washed Khaki, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CAC2AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Washed Khaki?

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

What colors pair well with Washed Khaki?

Washed Khaki 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 Washed Khaki?

You can download Washed Khaki 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 Washed Khaki?

The hex code is #CAC2AF. In RGB it's 202, 194, 175, and in HSL it's 42°, 20%, 74%.

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