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Beach Bum

#CBC5AB

RGB 203, 197, 171 · HSL 49°, 24%, 73% · CMYK 0, 3, 16, 20

Beach Bum is #CBC5AB in HEX — rgb(203, 197, 171), hsl(49°, 24%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 16%, 20%).

Beach Bum pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 24%, 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#CBC5AB

RGB203, 197, 171

HSL49°, 24%, 73%

HSV49°, 16%, 80%

CMYK0, 3, 16, 20

Decimal13354411

CSS RGBrgb(203, 197, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 24%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Beach Bum K-964

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Hedge 378

ΔE 1.5 · #C7C1A8

Benjamin Moore

Flowering 514

ΔE 1.9 · #CFC8AB

Dulux

Cargo Green S17C2

ΔE 1.9 · #C8C4A7

Behr

Cilantro Cream PPU9-18

ΔE 1.9 · #CECAAF

Valspar

Willow Wind 6004-3B

ΔE 2.3 · #CDC8AA

Sherwin-Williams

Cargo Pants SW7738

ΔE 2.4 · #CDC4AE

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 2.7 · #C8C0AA

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2.7 · #CBC6B1

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

ΔE 2.7 · #D2C6AE

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 2.8 · #CEC3AD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.2 · #CAC4B0

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 3.6 · #D3CAB5

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 4 · #C8BEAA

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.6 · #D0C092

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

#CBC5AB

#AAB0CB

Analogous

#CBB4AA

#CBC5AB

#C0CBAA

Triadic

#CBC5AB

#AACBC5

#C5AACB

Split-Complementary

#CBC5AB

#AAC0CB

#B4AACB

Tetradic

#CBC5AB

#AACBB4

#AAB0CB

#CBAAC0

Monochromatic

#887E53

#AEA47A

#CBC5AB

#E8E5D9

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#CBC5AB

#B0CBAA

#AAB0CB

#C5AACB

Compound

#CBC5AB

#C0CBAA

#AAB0CB

#B4AACB

Variations

Lighter

#D5D0BB

#DEDBCD

#EBE9E3

Darker

#B0A67A

#81784B

#4C462B

Saturation

#BFBDB5

#CBC5AA

#E5D58F

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

12.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBC5AB

#CBC5AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBC5AB

#C6C6AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBC5AB

#CDC1C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Beach Bum 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

#D8C09B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBC5AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C5C0

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#868FB6

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: #CBC5AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBC5AB;

CSS Variable

--color-beach-bum: #CBC5AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beach-bum': '#CBC5AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBC5AB] text-[#CBC5AB]

SCSS

$beach-bum: #CBC5AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC5AB?

#CBC5AB is Beach Bum, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CBC5AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beach Bum?

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

What colors pair well with Beach Bum?

Beach Bum 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 Beach Bum?

You can download Beach Bum 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 Beach Bum?

The hex code is #CBC5AB. In RGB it's 203, 197, 171, and in HSL it's 49°, 24%, 73%.

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