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Only Olive

#CBCCB5

RGB 203, 204, 181 · HSL 63°, 18%, 75% · CMYK 0, 0, 11, 20

Only Olive is #CBCCB5 in HEX — rgb(203, 204, 181), hsl(63°, 18%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 20%).

Only Olive pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 18%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CBCCB5

RGB203, 204, 181

HSL63°, 18%, 75%

HSV63°, 11%, 80%

CMYK0, 0, 11, 20

Decimal13356213

CSS RGBrgb(203, 204, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 18%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Only Olive 1123-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2144-40

ΔE 0.8 · #C9CBB3

Valspar

Mint Frost 6001-3B

ΔE 0.8 · #C9CBB5

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 1.2 · #CDCDB4

Vista Paint

Plume Grass C-413

ΔE 1.6 · #C6C8B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Plume Grass 414

ΔE 1.8 · #C6C7B0

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 1.8 · #CCD0BA

Behr

Sandstorm N310-3

ΔE 1.9 · #CFD1BB

Dulux

Garlic Suede S19C1

ΔE 2.3 · #CDD1BC

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 2.5 · #C9CFB5

Kilz

Zion LG230-02

ΔE 2.5 · #C4CBB3

Dunn-Edwards

Spooky DE6248

ΔE 3.1 · #D1D2BF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.8 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.6 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 4.9 · #CFCEC0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#CBCCB5

#B5B4CB

Analogous

#CBC0B4

#CBCCB5

#BECBB4

Triadic

#CBCCB5

#B4CACB

#CBB4CA

Split-Complementary

#CBCCB5

#B4BECB

#C0B4CB

Tetradic

#CBCCB5

#B4CBC0

#B5B4CB

#CBB4BE

Monochromatic

#85875E

#AAAB87

#CBCCB5

#EAEAE1

#F4F5F0

Rectangle

#CBCCB5

#B4CBB5

#B5B4CB

#CBB4CA

Compound

#CBCCB5

#BECBB4

#B5B4CB

#C0B4CB

Variations

Lighter

#D4D5C3

#DEDFD3

#EBEBE6

Darker

#AAAC86

#7C7E54

#494A31

Saturation

#C2C3BC

#CACBB4

#E1E59A

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBCCB5

#CFCAB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBCCB5

#CCCCB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBCCB5

#CDC9CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Only Olive 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

#D8C6A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBCCB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5CBC7

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8E8BBA

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: #CBCCB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBCCB5;

CSS Variable

--color-only-olive: #CBCCB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'only-olive': '#CBCCB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBCCB5] text-[#CBCCB5]

SCSS

$only-olive: #CBCCB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBCCB5?

#CBCCB5 is Only Olive, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CBCCB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Only Olive?

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

What colors pair well with Only Olive?

Only Olive 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 Only Olive?

You can download Only Olive 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 Only Olive?

The hex code is #CBCCB5. In RGB it's 203, 204, 181, and in HSL it's 63°, 18%, 75%.

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