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Make

#CBC1A7

RGB 203, 193, 167 · HSL 43°, 26%, 73% · CMYK 0, 5, 18, 20

Make is #CBC1A7 in HEX — rgb(203, 193, 167), hsl(43°, 26%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 18%, 20%).

Make pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 26%, 73%. 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#CBC1A7

RGB203, 193, 167

HSL43°, 26%, 73%

HSV43°, 18%, 80%

CMYK0, 5, 18, 20

Decimal13353383

CSS RGBrgb(203, 193, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 26%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Make CSP-1035

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Courtyard 344

ΔE 1.5 · #C8BDA4

Vista Paint

Garden Hedge C-377

ΔE 1.6 · #C8C2A8

PPG

Stylish 1101-3

ΔE 1.6 · #CEC1A5

Behr

Rye Bread PPU8-10

ΔE 2.2 · #CDBEA3

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 2.3 · #C7BBA3

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 2.3 · #CEC3AD

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

ΔE 2.4 · #D2C6AE

Valspar

Country Charm 3007-10B

ΔE 2.4 · #D1C2A6

Sherwin-Williams

Relaxed Khaki SW6149

ΔE 2.4 · #C8BBA3

Dulux

Cargo Green S17C2

ΔE 2.8 · #C8C4A7

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 3.3 · #C8BEAA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.7 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 3.7 · #CBC6B1

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 4.3 · #D3CAB5

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.9 · #D0C092

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

#CBC1A7

#A8B2CC

Analogous

#CCB0A8

#CBC1A7

#C4CCA8

Triadic

#CBC1A7

#A8CCC2

#C2A8CC

Split-Complementary

#CBC1A7

#A8C4CC

#B0A8CC

Tetradic

#CBC1A7

#A8CCB0

#A8B2CC

#CCA8C4

Monochromatic

#8A7A51

#B0A078

#CBC1A7

#E8E4D8

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#CBC1A7

#B2CCA8

#A8B2CC

#C2A8CC

Compound

#CBC1A7

#C4CCA8

#A8B2CC

#B0A8CC

Variations

Lighter

#D6CEBA

#DFDACD

#EBE9E3

Darker

#B2A178

#847349

#4D432A

Saturation

#C0BCB5

#CCC2A8

#E6CD8F

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBC1A7

#C9C2A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBC1A7

#C3C3AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBC1A7

#CCBDC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Make 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

#D8BD98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBC1A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C2BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8694B6

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: #CBC1A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBC1A7;

CSS Variable

--color-make: #CBC1A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'make': '#CBC1A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBC1A7] text-[#CBC1A7]

SCSS

$make: #CBC1A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC1A7?

#CBC1A7 is Make, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CBC1A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Make?

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

What colors pair well with Make?

Make 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 Make?

You can download Make 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 Make?

The hex code is #CBC1A7. In RGB it's 203, 193, 167, and in HSL it's 43°, 26%, 73%.

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