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Mung Bean

#CAC76D

RGB 202, 199, 109 · HSL 58°, 47%, 61% · CMYK 0, 1, 46, 21

Mung Bean is #CAC76D in HEX — rgb(202, 199, 109), hsl(58°, 47%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 46%, 21%).

Mung Bean pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 47%, 61%. 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#CAC76D

RGB202, 199, 109

HSL58°, 47%, 61%

HSV58°, 46%, 79%

CMYK0, 1, 46, 21

Decimal13289325

CSS RGBrgb(202, 199, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 47%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 4.5 · #CCCE7A

Vista Paint

Italian Olive K-426

ΔE 4.7 · #D2CC7A

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 391

ΔE 4.9 · #C8BD61

Valspar

Green Tea 6008-8A

ΔE 5.1 · #CDD170

Dulux

Kelly's Flower S18F5

ΔE 5.7 · #BDBD6C

Behr

Sea Kelp 390D-5

ΔE 5.7 · #DBCC72

PPG

Secret Safari 1110-4

ΔE 5.8 · #C6BB68

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Frog DE5480

ΔE 6.2 · #C8BA63

Sherwin-Williams

Mélange Green SW6710

ΔE 6.2 · #C4C476

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 6.6 · #BEC675

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 7.3 · #CDBB63

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 7.6 · #C6BF74

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 13 · #E6D690

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 13.3 · #C7DF89

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 14.8 · #F5D27B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 17.7 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#CAC76D

#6D70CA

Analogous

#CA986D

#CAC76D

#9FCA6D

Triadic

#CAC76D

#6DCAC7

#C76DCA

Split-Complementary

#CAC76D

#6D9FCA

#986DCA

Tetradic

#CAC76D

#6DCA98

#6D70CA

#CA6D9F

Monochromatic

#74722A

#ACA93E

#CAC76D

#DFDDA5

#F3F2DD

Rectangle

#CAC76D

#70CA6D

#6D70CA

#C76DCA

Compound

#CAC76D

#9FCA6D

#6D70CA

#986DCA

Variations

Lighter

#D5D28A

#DBDAAB

#E8E7D1

Darker

#BAB63F

#827F29

#4D4B17

Saturation

#AAA98E

#CAC76D

#E5E052

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAC76D

#D2C26F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAC76D

#C8C87E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAC76D

#CFBCC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mung Bean 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

#D7C26D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAC76D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C791

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#5356B5

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: #CAC76D;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAC76D;

CSS Variable

--color-mung-bean: #CAC76D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mung-bean': '#CAC76D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAC76D] text-[#CAC76D]

SCSS

$mung-bean: #CAC76D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAC76D?

#CAC76D is Mung Bean, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CAC76D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mung Bean?

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

What colors pair well with Mung Bean?

Mung Bean 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 Mung Bean?

You can download Mung Bean 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 Mung Bean?

The hex code is #CAC76D. In RGB it's 202, 199, 109, and in HSL it's 58°, 47%, 61%.

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