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Secluded Beach

#CAC5B6

RGB 202, 197, 182 · HSL 45°, 16%, 75% · CMYK 0, 2, 10, 21

Secluded Beach is #CAC5B6 in HEX — rgb(202, 197, 182), hsl(45°, 16%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 21%).

Secluded Beach pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 16%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CAC5B6

RGB202, 197, 182

HSL45°, 16%, 75%

HSV45°, 10%, 79%

CMYK0, 2, 10, 21

Decimal13288886

CSS RGBrgb(202, 197, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 16%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ice 973

ΔE 0.9 · #CCC7B9

PPG

Ostrich Feather 14-32

ΔE 1.2 · #CEC7B8

Behr

Coliseum Marble PPU8-16

ΔE 1.2 · #CEC7B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Overgrown 196

ΔE 1.4 · #CEC6B8

Dulux

Beige Royal S15B1

ΔE 1.5 · #CFC7B8

Vista Paint

Overgrown C-195

ΔE 1.7 · #CFC6B7

Valspar

Greyed 6001-1B

ΔE 1.7 · #C9C4B2

Sherwin-Williams

Useful Gray SW7050

ΔE 2.2 · #CFCABD

IKEA

IKEA173 173

ΔE 2.2 · #D1C9B8

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 2.6 · #C5C2AF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.7 · #CAC4B0

Kilz

Buried In Sand RK150

ΔE 2.8 · #CDC2B6

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 3.1 · #C0C2B3

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.3 · #C9CBBE

Dunn-Edwards

Serene Thought DE6234

ΔE 3.3 · #C5C0AC

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#CAC5B6

#B5BAC9

Analogous

#C9BAB5

#CAC5B6

#C4C9B5

Triadic

#CAC5B6

#B5C9C4

#C4B5C9

Split-Complementary

#CAC5B6

#B5C4C9

#BAB5C9

Tetradic

#CAC5B6

#B5C9BA

#B5BAC9

#C9B5C4

Monochromatic

#857C60

#A9A189

#CAC5B6

#EAE8E1

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#CAC5B6

#BAC9B5

#B5BAC9

#C4B5C9

Compound

#CAC5B6

#C4C9B5

#B5BAC9

#BAB5C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4D0C4

#DEDBD4

#EBEAE6

Darker

#AAA288

#7C7257

#484332

Saturation

#C2C1BC

#C9C4B5

#E4D29A

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAC5B6

#C9C5B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAC5B6

#C6C6B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAC5B6

#CBC3C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Secluded Beach 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

#D7C0A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAC5B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C5C8

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8B97BA

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: #CAC5B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAC5B6;

CSS Variable

--color-secluded-beach: #CAC5B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'secluded-beach': '#CAC5B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAC5B6] text-[#CAC5B6]

SCSS

$secluded-beach: #CAC5B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAC5B6?

#CAC5B6 is Secluded Beach, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CAC5B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Secluded Beach?

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

What colors pair well with Secluded Beach?

Secluded Beach 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 Secluded Beach?

You can download Secluded Beach 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 Secluded Beach?

The hex code is #CAC5B6. In RGB it's 202, 197, 182, and in HSL it's 45°, 16%, 75%.

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