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Exotic

#CBCB36

RGB 203, 203, 54 · HSL 60°, 59%, 50% · CMYK 0, 0, 73, 20

Exotic is #CBCB36 in HEX — rgb(203, 203, 54), hsl(60°, 59%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 73%, 20%).

Exotic pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 59%, 50%. 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#CBCB36

RGB203, 203, 54

HSL60°, 59%, 50%

HSV60°, 73%, 80%

CMYK0, 0, 73, 20

Decimal13355830

CSS RGBrgb(203, 203, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 59%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 399

Exact match

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 2.9 · #D4CF3E

Dulux

Sunny Green S19H7

ΔE 3.2 · #CACD40

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 4.8 · #BDC233

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 5.5 · #CCC921

Behr

Sulfur Yellow P320-6

ΔE 5.7 · #D7CA38

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 7.2 · #C9CC4A

Vista Paint

Wow K-393

ΔE 7.3 · #D4DD4C

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 9.2 · #B2C216

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 12.2 · #E1CC4F

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16.9 · #F2D964

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 17.1 · #FDE164

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 17.2 · #C3D263

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 17.9 · #A3CD39

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 20 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 26.3 · #ECC363

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

#CBCB36

#3434CB

Analogous

#CB8034

#CBCB36

#80CB34

Triadic

#CBCB36

#34CBCB

#CB34CB

Split-Complementary

#CBCB36

#347FCB

#7F34CB

Tetradic

#CBCB36

#34CB80

#3434CB

#CB3480

Monochromatic

#515115

#8E8E25

#CBCB36

#DADA71

#EAEAAE

Rectangle

#CBCB36

#34CB34

#3434CB

#CB34CB

Compound

#CBCB36

#80CB34

#3434CB

#7F34CB

Variations

Lighter

#D5D55D

#D9D98C

#E5E5C0

Darker

#A5A527

#747419

#44440D

Saturation

#969669

#CBCB34

#E5E51A

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

12.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBCB36

#D7C33A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBCB36

#CBCB5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBCB36

#D2BDC6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Exotic 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

#D8C544

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBCB36

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5CA68

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#3636A3

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: #CBCB36;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBCB36;

CSS Variable

--color-exotic: #CBCB36;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exotic': '#CBCB36' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBCB36] text-[#CBCB36]

SCSS

$exotic: #CBCB36;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBCB36?

#CBCB36 is Exotic, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CBCB36 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exotic?

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

What colors pair well with Exotic?

Exotic 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 Exotic?

You can download Exotic 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 Exotic?

The hex code is #CBCB36. In RGB it's 203, 203, 54, and in HSL it's 60°, 59%, 50%.

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