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Castaway Beach

#CEC09C

RGB 206, 192, 156 · HSL 43°, 34%, 71% · CMYK 0, 7, 24, 19

Castaway Beach is #CEC09C in HEX — rgb(206, 192, 156), hsl(43°, 34%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 24%, 19%).

Castaway Beach pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 34%, 71%. 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#CEC09C

RGB206, 192, 156

HSL43°, 34%, 71%

HSV43°, 24%, 81%

CMYK0, 7, 24, 19

Decimal13549724

CSS RGBrgb(206, 192, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 34%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Castaway BeachC-329

Exact match

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Hallman-Lindsay

Castaway Beach330

ΔE 1.2 · #D0C19F

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Behr

WildwoodBXC-80

ΔE 1.6 · #CBC19D

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Benjamin Moore

GardenCSP-1000

ΔE 1.7 · #CABD97

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Valspar

Epic6008-3C

ΔE 1.8 · #CBBD9C

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Sherwin-Williams

LemongrassSW7732

ΔE 1.9 · #C8BD98

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PPG

Safari1111-3 · 11-27

ΔE 2.5 · #D0C6A1

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Farrow & Ball

Cord16

ΔE 2.5 · #D6C39E

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Dunn-Edwards

Bungalow TaupeDE6172

ΔE 2.7 · #CEBE9F

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IKEA

IKEA145145

ΔE 3.2 · #CFC7A2

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Dutch Boy

Star of GoldDCP-0323

ΔE 3.3 · #C5BA9A

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Dulux

Balsa StoneS15D3

ΔE 3.4 · #CBB992

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Kilz

Season'S ChangeLF150-01

ΔE 3.7 · #CDC196

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Colorhouse

Leaf .02Leaf-02

ΔE 5.1 · #C1B98F

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 5.3 · #D0C092

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RAL

Pebble Grey7032

ΔE 7.4 · #B8B799

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#CEC09C

#9CAACE

Analogous

#CEA79C

#CEC09C

#C3CE9C

Triadic

#CEC09C

#9CCEC0

#C09CCE

Split-Complementary

#CEC09C

#9CC3CE

#A79CCE

Tetradic

#CEC09C

#9CCEA7

#9CAACE

#CE9CC3

Monochromatic

#8C7845

#B59F69

#CEC09C

#E7E1CF

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#CEC09C

#AACE9C

#9CAACE

#C09CCE

Compound

#CEC09C

#C3CE9C

#9CAACE

#A79CCE

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Castaway Beach run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F5F2EA

Tint #EBE5D7

Tint #E2D9C3

Tint #D8CCB0

Base #CEC09C

Shade #B5A06A

Shade #8E7946

Shade #5B4E2D

Shade #292314

Variations

Lighter

#D8CDB0

#DFD8C6

#EBE8DF

Darker

#B8A26A

#89743E

#514423

Saturation

#BDB8AE

#CEC09C

#E7CB84

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEC09C

#CBC29D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEC09C

#C2C2A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEC09C

#D0BBBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Castaway Beach 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

#DABD90

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEC09C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C2B4

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.

#7D8DB7

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: #CEC09C;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEC09C;

CSS Variable

--color-castaway-beach: #CEC09C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'castaway-beach': '#CEC09C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEC09C] text-[#CEC09C]

SCSS

$castaway-beach: #CEC09C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEC09C?

#CEC09C is Castaway Beach, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CEC09C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Castaway Beach?

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

What colors pair well with Castaway Beach?

Castaway Beach 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 Castaway Beach?

You can download Castaway Beach 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 Castaway Beach?

The hex code is #CEC09C. In RGB it's 206, 192, 156, and in HSL it's 43°, 34%, 71%.

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