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Greek Tapenade

#CDBC6B

RGB 205, 188, 107 · HSL 50°, 49%, 61% · CMYK 0, 8, 48, 20

Greek Tapenade is #CDBC6B in HEX — rgb(205, 188, 107), hsl(50°, 49%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 48%, 20%).

Greek Tapenade pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 49%, 61%. 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#CDBC6B

RGB205, 188, 107

HSL50°, 49%, 61%

HSV50°, 48%, 80%

CMYK0, 8, 48, 20

Decimal13483115

CSS RGBrgb(205, 188, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 49%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Greek Tapenade 6008-6B

Exact match

Dulux

Moray S17F5

ΔE 1.7 · #C8BA6A

Behr

Dry Sea Grass 360F-4

ΔE 1.9 · #C9BA66

Benjamin Moore

Mustard 377

ΔE 2.1 · #D1BD69

PPG

Secret Safari 1110-4

ΔE 2.8 · #C6BB68

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Frog DE5480

ΔE 3.3 · #C8BA63

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 3.5 · #CDBB63

Vista Paint

Yellow Umbrella C-799

ΔE 4.9 · #CBBB60

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 5.3 · #D3BD76

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 5.5 · #C6BF74

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 7.1 · #E0CD74

Sherwin-Williams

Mélange Green SW6710

ΔE 7.8 · #C4C476

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 9.7 · #DCB771

RAL

Ochre Yellow 1024

ΔE 10.9 · #AEA04B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 12.5 · #EEC784

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 18.1 · #D0C092

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 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

#CDBC6B

#6B7BCC

Analogous

#CC8B6B

#CDBC6B

#ACCC6B

Triadic

#CDBC6B

#6BCCBC

#BC6BCC

Split-Complementary

#CDBC6B

#6BACCC

#8B6BCC

Tetradic

#CDBC6B

#6BCC8B

#6B7BCC

#CC6BAC

Monochromatic

#766928

#AF9C3C

#CDBC6B

#E0D6A4

#F3F0DD

Rectangle

#CDBC6B

#7BCC6B

#6B7BCC

#BC6BCC

Compound

#CDBC6B

#ACCC6B

#6B7BCC

#8B6BCC

Variations

Lighter

#D6C988

#DCD4AA

#E8E4D0

Darker

#BCA73C

#847427

#4E4416

Saturation

#AAA58D

#CCBC6B

#E6CD51

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDBC6B

#CCBD6C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDBC6B

#BFBF7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDBC6B

#D1B3B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Greek Tapenade 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

#D9BA6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDBC6B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BF90

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.

#5162B7

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: #CDBC6B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDBC6B;

CSS Variable

--color-greek-tapenade: #CDBC6B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greek-tapenade': '#CDBC6B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDBC6B] text-[#CDBC6B]

SCSS

$greek-tapenade: #CDBC6B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDBC6B?

#CDBC6B is Greek Tapenade, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDBC6B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greek Tapenade?

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

What colors pair well with Greek Tapenade?

Greek Tapenade 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 Greek Tapenade?

You can download Greek Tapenade 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 Greek Tapenade?

The hex code is #CDBC6B. In RGB it's 205, 188, 107, and in HSL it's 50°, 49%, 61%.

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