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Wheat Grass

#CBB584

RGB 203, 181, 132 · HSL 41°, 41%, 66% · CMYK 0, 11, 35, 20

Wheat Grass is #CBB584 in HEX — rgb(203, 181, 132), hsl(41°, 41%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 35%, 20%).

Wheat Grass pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 41%, 66%. 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#CBB584

RGB203, 181, 132

HSL41°, 41%, 66%

HSV41°, 35%, 80%

CMYK0, 11, 35, 20

Decimal13350276

CSS RGBrgb(203, 181, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 41%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Grass SW6408

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Barley 271

ΔE 1.1 · #C9B281

PPG

Appalachian Trail 1105-5 · 12-22

ΔE 1.6 · #CFB989

Dulux

Aviva S16D4

ΔE 2.1 · #C5B27F

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Floor DE6186

ΔE 2.2 · #C6B183

Behr

Desert Camel 320F-4

ΔE 2.5 · #D1BC8B

Valspar

Tweed Jacket 3007-8A

ΔE 2.6 · #C6B083

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 3.3 · #D4BC8E

Vista Paint

Dubloon C-889

ΔE 3.6 · #D3B587

Hallman-Lindsay

Dubloon 890

ΔE 4.1 · #D5B688

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 4.6 · #C2B078

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4.7 · #C1A878

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4.9 · #D0C092

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 6.5 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 7.4 · #E3C28D

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 7.8 · #D9B27D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#CBB584

#859BCC

Analogous

#CC9285

#CBB584

#BFCC85

Triadic

#CBB584

#85CCB5

#B585CC

Split-Complementary

#CBB584

#85BFCC

#9285CC

Tetradic

#CBB584

#85CC92

#859BCC

#CC85BF

Monochromatic

#816A36

#B5954F

#CBB584

#E2D6BB

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#CBB584

#9BCC85

#859BCC

#B585CC

Compound

#CBB584

#BFCC85

#859BCC

#9285CC

Variations

Lighter

#D6C49D

#DDD2B9

#E9E4D8

Darker

#BA9A53

#866C33

#4F3F1C

Saturation

#B3AC9E

#CCB585

#E5BF6B

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBB584

#C4B985

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBB584

#B9B98C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBB584

#CDAFB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wheat Grass 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

#D8B47E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBB584

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5B9A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#6881B6

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: #CBB584;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBB584;

CSS Variable

--color-wheat-grass: #CBB584;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wheat-grass': '#CBB584' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBB584] text-[#CBB584]

SCSS

$wheat-grass: #CBB584;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBB584?

#CBB584 is Wheat Grass, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CBB584 warm or cool?

Wheat Grass reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wheat Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Wheat Grass?

Wheat Grass 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 Wheat Grass?

You can download Wheat Grass 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 Wheat Grass?

The hex code is #CBB584. In RGB it's 203, 181, 132, and in HSL it's 41°, 41%, 66%.

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