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Almond Puff

#CEAB3B

RGB 206, 171, 59 · HSL 46°, 60%, 52% · CMYK 0, 17, 71, 19

Almond Puff is #CEAB3B in HEX — rgb(206, 171, 59), hsl(46°, 60%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 71%, 19%).

Almond Puff pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 60%, 52%. 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#CEAB3B

RGB206, 171, 59

HSL46°, 60%, 52%

HSV46°, 71%, 81%

CMYK0, 17, 71, 19

Decimal13544251

CSS RGBrgb(206, 171, 59)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 60%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

Exact match

Behr

Galley Gold 340D-5

ΔE 3.4 · #D3AB42

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 3.6 · #CDA434

Vista Paint

Sin City C-815

ΔE 4.2 · #CDA334

PPG

Wright Mustard FLLW321

ΔE 4.4 · #D8AD39

Dulux

Credo S16G8

ΔE 4.4 · #DCB542

Dunn-Edwards

Haystacks DE5432

ΔE 4.6 · #CFAC47

Sherwin-Williams

Kingdom Gold SW6698

ΔE 5.1 · #D1A436

Hallman-Lindsay

Sin City 816

ΔE 5.5 · #CFA236

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 6.3 · #DBB651

Benjamin Moore

Golden 294

ΔE 7.4 · #D1A748

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 9.9 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 11.8 · #ECC363

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 14.3 · #BAA24E

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 15 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16.6 · #F2D964

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 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

#CEAB3B

#3B5DCE

Analogous

#CE623B

#CEAB3B

#A7CE3B

Triadic

#CEAB3B

#3BCEAC

#AC3BCE

Split-Complementary

#CEAB3B

#3BA7CE

#623BCE

Tetradic

#CEAB3B

#3BCE62

#3B5DCE

#CE3BA7

Monochromatic

#5A4A16

#977D26

#CEAB3B

#DDC678

#EDE0B6

Rectangle

#CEAB3B

#5DCE3B

#3B5DCE

#AC3BCE

Compound

#CEAB3B

#A7CE3B

#3B5DCE

#623BCE

Variations

Lighter

#D8BC62

#DBCA90

#E6DEC2

Darker

#AD8E27

#796319

#483A0D

Saturation

#9B906F

#CEAC3B

#E7B923

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

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEAB3B

#C4B23B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEAB3B

#B2B255

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEAB3B

#D1A0A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Almond Puff 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

#DAAD47

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEAB3B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7B26C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#3752AA

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: #CEAB3B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEAB3B;

CSS Variable

--color-almond-puff: #CEAB3B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'almond-puff': '#CEAB3B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEAB3B] text-[#CEAB3B]

SCSS

$almond-puff: #CEAB3B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEAB3B?

#CEAB3B is Almond Puff, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CEAB3B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Almond Puff?

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

What colors pair well with Almond Puff?

Almond Puff 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 Almond Puff?

You can download Almond Puff 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 Almond Puff?

The hex code is #CEAB3B. In RGB it's 206, 171, 59, and in HSL it's 46°, 60%, 52%.

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