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Beeswax .03

#CEAA5B

RGB 206, 170, 91 · HSL 41°, 54%, 58% · CMYK 0, 17, 56, 19

Beeswax .03 is #CEAA5B in HEX — rgb(206, 170, 91), hsl(41°, 54%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 56%, 19%).

Beeswax .03 pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 54%, 58%. 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#CEAA5B

RGB206, 170, 91

HSL41°, 54%, 58%

HSV41°, 56%, 81%

CMYK0, 17, 56, 19

Decimal13544027

CSS RGBrgb(206, 170, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 54%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

Exact match

Dulux

Hay Wain S15F6

ΔE 0.6 · #CDA959

PPG

Glorious Gold 1107-6

ΔE 2.1 · #CBA956

Behr

Lemongrass PPU6-18

ΔE 3.1 · #C5A559

Dunn-Edwards

Filtered Rays DE5438

ΔE 3.3 · #D0B064

Benjamin Moore

Hollywood 279

ΔE 3.7 · #CBAC56

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 3.8 · #C9AD5F

Vista Paint

Cat's Eye Marble C-905

ΔE 5 · #D6A85F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cat's Eye Marble 906

ΔE 5.2 · #D6A75D

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 5.2 · #C99E53

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 5.4 · #C7A44B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.8 · #CB9E59

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7 · #C6A664

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 10.3 · #D3BD76

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 12.6 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 15.8 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#CEAA5B

#5A7FCE

Analogous

#CE6F5A

#CEAA5B

#B9CE5A

Triadic

#CEAA5B

#5ACEA9

#A95ACE

Split-Complementary

#CEAA5B

#5AB9CE

#6F5ACE

Tetradic

#CEAA5B

#5ACE6F

#5A7FCE

#CE5AB9

Monochromatic

#6E5621

#A98332

#CEAA5B

#DFC895

#F1E6D0

Rectangle

#CEAA5B

#7FCE5A

#5A7FCE

#A95ACE

Compound

#CEAA5B

#B9CE5A

#5A7FCE

#6F5ACE

Variations

Lighter

#D8BA7B

#DCCAA1

#E8DFCB

Darker

#B98F33

#826321

#4D3A12

Saturation

#A59A83

#CEA95A

#E6B241

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEAA5B

#C2B35B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEAA5B

#B1B16A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEAA5B

#D1A1A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Beeswax .03 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

#DAAC5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEAA5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7B184

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#4469B7

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: #CEAA5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEAA5B;

CSS Variable

--color-beeswax-.03: #CEAA5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beeswax-.03': '#CEAA5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEAA5B] text-[#CEAA5B]

SCSS

$beeswax-.03: #CEAA5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEAA5B?

#CEAA5B is Beeswax .03, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CEAA5B warm or cool?

Beeswax .03 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beeswax .03?

Beeswax .03 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Beeswax .03?

Beeswax .03 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 Beeswax .03?

You can download Beeswax .03 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 Beeswax .03?

The hex code is #CEAA5B. In RGB it's 206, 170, 91, and in HSL it's 41°, 54%, 58%.

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