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Western Wear

#CDBB8D

RGB 205, 187, 141 · HSL 43°, 39%, 68% · CMYK 0, 9, 31, 20

Western Wear is #CDBB8D in HEX — rgb(205, 187, 141), hsl(43°, 39%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 31%, 20%).

Western Wear pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 39%, 68%. 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#CDBB8D

RGB205, 187, 141

HSL43°, 39%, 68%

HSV43°, 31%, 80%

CMYK0, 9, 31, 20

Decimal13482893

CSS RGBrgb(205, 187, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 39%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Shakespeare 228

ΔE 1.2 · #CBB98D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 1.9 · #D0C092

PPG

Canvas Satchel 12-20

ΔE 1.9 · #CCB88D

Behr

Desert Camel 320F-4

ΔE 2.1 · #D1BC8B

Dulux

Beaten Track S15E3

ΔE 2.5 · #D1BC92

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 2.6 · #D4BC8E

Valspar

Dry Leaf 3008-8A

ΔE 2.8 · #CEC193

Hallman-Lindsay

Hippolita 386

ΔE 3 · #CFC294

Vista Paint

Palmetto Bluff C-308

ΔE 3.1 · #CDBA92

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Grass SW6408

ΔE 3.2 · #CBB584

Dunn-Edwards

Buckskin DE6158

ΔE 3.4 · #D4BA8C

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 4.9 · #C1B98F

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 5.7 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 6.9 · #C2B078

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 7.6 · #CFC7A2

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 8.1 · #C5BA9A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CDBB8D

#8EA0CD

Analogous

#CD9B8E

#CDBB8D

#BFCD8E

Triadic

#CDBB8D

#8ECDBB

#BB8ECD

Split-Complementary

#CDBB8D

#8EBFCD

#9B8ECD

Tetradic

#CDBB8D

#8ECD9B

#8EA0CD

#CD8EBF

Monochromatic

#87713B

#B69B58

#CDBB8D

#E5DBC3

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#CDBB8D

#A0CD8E

#8EA0CD

#BB8ECD

Compound

#CDBB8D

#BFCD8E

#8EA0CD

#9B8ECD

Variations

Lighter

#D7C9A4

#DED5BE

#EAE6DB

Darker

#BA9F5B

#887136

#50421F

Saturation

#B7B2A4

#CDBB8E

#E6C675

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDBB8D

#C8BE8E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDBB8D

#BEBE94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDBB8D

#CFB5BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Western Wear 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

#D9B985

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDBB8D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BEA9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#7084B7

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: #CDBB8D;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDBB8D;

CSS Variable

--color-western-wear: #CDBB8D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'western-wear': '#CDBB8D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDBB8D] text-[#CDBB8D]

SCSS

$western-wear: #CDBB8D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDBB8D?

#CDBB8D is Western Wear, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDBB8D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Western Wear?

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

What colors pair well with Western Wear?

Western Wear 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 Western Wear?

You can download Western Wear 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 Western Wear?

The hex code is #CDBB8D. In RGB it's 205, 187, 141, and in HSL it's 43°, 39%, 68%.

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