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Marrett Apple

#CACAA3

RGB 202, 202, 163 · HSL 60°, 27%, 72% · CMYK 0, 0, 19, 21

Marrett Apple is #CACAA3 in HEX — rgb(202, 202, 163), hsl(60°, 27%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 19%, 21%).

Marrett Apple pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 27%, 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#CACAA3

RGB202, 202, 163

HSL60°, 27%, 72%

HSV60°, 19%, 79%

CMYK0, 0, 19, 21

Decimal13290147

CSS RGBrgb(202, 202, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 27%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Marrett Apple historic-marrett-apple

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Watercress DE5528

ΔE 1.2 · #C7C7A1

Benjamin Moore

Fernwood 2145-40

ΔE 1.4 · #CDCDA4

Valspar

Paris Mint 6002-3B

ΔE 2 · #CDCDA9

Behr

Anjou Pear MQ4-41

ΔE 2.1 · #CBC79E

Sherwin-Williams

Baize Green SW6429

ΔE 2.7 · #C7CDA8

PPG

Canary Grass 1114-3

ΔE 2.8 · #D0CCA9

Vista Paint

Golden Chartreuse K-405

ΔE 2.9 · #CED1AC

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 3.2 · #D2D1AD

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 3.3 · #CFC7A2

Dulux

Crystal Palace S17D2

ΔE 3.4 · #D3CEAB

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 3.5 · #C4C6A5

Kilz

California Avocado LG150-01

ΔE 3.7 · #C3C6A5

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7.3 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.1 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#CACAA3

#A4A4CB

Analogous

#CBB8A4

#CACAA3

#B8CBA4

Triadic

#CACAA3

#A4CBCB

#CBA4CB

Split-Complementary

#CACAA3

#A4B8CB

#B8A4CB

Tetradic

#CACAA3

#A4CBB8

#A4A4CB

#CBA4B8

Monochromatic

#88884E

#AFAF74

#CACAA3

#E7E7D5

#F6F6EF

Rectangle

#CACAA3

#A4CBA4

#A4A4CB

#CBA4CB

Compound

#CACAA3

#B8CBA4

#A4A4CB

#B8A4CB

Variations

Lighter

#D5D5B6

#DEDECA

#EBEBE1

Darker

#B2B274

#838347

#4D4D29

Saturation

#BDBDB2

#CBCBA4

#E5E58A

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CACAA3

#CFC7A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CACAA3

#CACAA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CACAA3

#CDC4C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Marrett Apple 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

#D7C495

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CACAA3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C9BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECEA

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.

#8383B5

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: #CACAA3;

CSS — background

background-color: #CACAA3;

CSS Variable

--color-marrett-apple: #CACAA3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marrett-apple': '#CACAA3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CACAA3] text-[#CACAA3]

SCSS

$marrett-apple: #CACAA3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CACAA3?

#CACAA3 is Marrett Apple, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CACAA3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marrett Apple?

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

What colors pair well with Marrett Apple?

Marrett Apple 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 Marrett Apple?

You can download Marrett Apple 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 Marrett Apple?

The hex code is #CACAA3. In RGB it's 202, 202, 163, and in HSL it's 60°, 27%, 72%.

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