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Guilford Green
#CBCDAE
Guilford Green is a light yellow sitting at HSL 64°, 24%, 74%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it sits between warm and cool — versatile. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways — ideal for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Looks at home next to white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green HC-116
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Guilford Green
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #CBCDAE?
#CBCDAE is Guilford Green, a light yellow with a neutral undertone.
Is #CBCDAE warm or cool?
Guilford Green reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Guilford Green?
Guilford Green works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Guilford Green?
Guilford Green pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Guilford Green?
You can download Guilford Green 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 RGB value of #CBCDAE?
#CBCDAE converts to RGB 203, 205, 174.