YELLOWS

Outback

#CCD08F

RGB 204, 208, 143 · HSL 64°, 41%, 69% · CMYK 2, 0, 31, 18

Outback is #CCD08F in HEX — rgb(204, 208, 143), hsl(64°, 41%, 69%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 31%, 18%).

Outback pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 41%, 69%. 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#CCD08F

RGB204, 208, 143

HSL64°, 41%, 69%

HSV64°, 31%, 82%

CMYK2, 0, 31, 18

Decimal13422735

CSS RGBrgb(204, 208, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 41%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Outback 390F-4

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 2.6 · #C5CD8F

Dulux

Chimes S18F4

ΔE 2.9 · #C9CA86

Benjamin Moore

Green CW-460

ΔE 3.3 · #D4D090

Vista Paint

Frontenac Hills K-420

ΔE 4.3 · #CDCB91

Dunn-Edwards

Crocodile Tears DE5520

ΔE 4.3 · #D6D69B

Hallman-Lindsay

Vacation Island 778

ΔE 4.6 · #D1D991

Valspar

Everglade Glen 6003-6A

ΔE 5.6 · #B9C585

Kilz

Basic Lime LF250-01

ΔE 5.9 · #D3D7A0

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 6.8 · #BEBD7F

PPG

Lettuce Alone 1222-4

ΔE 6.8 · #CEDDA2

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 7.8 · #E0DEA6

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 8.1 · #DDE5A9

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 8.8 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 9.8 · #B9D696

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#CCD08F

#9490D0

Analogous

#D0B490

#CCD08F

#ACD090

Triadic

#CCD08F

#90CCD0

#D090CC

Split-Complementary

#CCD08F

#90ACD0

#B490D0

Tetradic

#CCD08F

#90D0B4

#9490D0

#D090AC

Monochromatic

#878C3B

#B3BA5A

#CCD08F

#E5E7C5

#F7F7ED

Rectangle

#CCD08F

#90D094

#9490D0

#D090CC

Compound

#CCD08F

#ACD090

#9490D0

#B490D0

Variations

Lighter

#D6DAA6

#DEE0BF

#EAEBDB

Darker

#B7BE5C

#878C35

#4F531E

Saturation

#B8BAA6

#CCD090

#E0E878

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCD08F

#D6CA91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCD08F

#CFCF9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCD08F

#D0C7CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Outback 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

#D8C986

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCD08F

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6CEAB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#7671BA

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: #CCD08F;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCD08F;

CSS Variable

--color-outback: #CCD08F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'outback': '#CCD08F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCD08F] text-[#CCD08F]

SCSS

$outback: #CCD08F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCD08F?

#CCD08F is Outback, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CCD08F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Outback?

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

What colors pair well with Outback?

Outback 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 Outback?

You can download Outback 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 Outback?

The hex code is #CCD08F. In RGB it's 204, 208, 143, and in HSL it's 64°, 41%, 69%.

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