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Reseda

#CEC6AE

RGB 206, 198, 174 · HSL 45°, 25%, 75% · CMYK 0, 4, 16, 19

Reseda is #CEC6AE in HEX — rgb(206, 198, 174), hsl(45°, 25%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 16%, 19%).

Reseda pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 25%, 75%. 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#CEC6AE

RGB206, 198, 174

HSL45°, 25%, 75%

HSV45°, 16%, 81%

CMYK0, 4, 16, 19

Decimal13551278

CSS RGBrgb(206, 198, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 25%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Reseda C-348

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Reseda 349

ΔE 0.8 · #D0C7B0

Sherwin-Williams

Cargo Pants SW7738

ΔE 1.2 · #CDC4AE

Behr

Yuma Sand HDC-NT-18

ΔE 1.3 · #D0C6B0

Benjamin Moore

Grant HC-83

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC6B1

Dunn-Edwards

Nomadic Taupe DE6192

ΔE 1.6 · #D2C6AE

Farrow & Ball

Bone 15

ΔE 1.7 · #CEC3AD

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 2 · #CBC6B1

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 2.3 · #D3CAB5

PPG

Hideaway 14-26

ΔE 2.3 · #C8C0AA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 2.4 · #CAC4B0

Dulux

Tuft S15C2

ΔE 2.7 · #CAC1AD

Valspar

Willow Wind 6004-3B

ΔE 3.3 · #CDC8AA

Kilz

Dry Mountains LK120

ΔE 3.4 · #C8BEAA

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#CEC6AE

#AFB7CF

Analogous

#CFB7AF

#CEC6AE

#C7CFAF

Triadic

#CEC6AE

#AFCFC7

#C7AFCF

Split-Complementary

#CEC6AE

#AFC7CF

#B7AFCF

Tetradic

#CEC6AE

#AFCFB7

#AFB7CF

#CFAFC7

Monochromatic

#8F8156

#B3A680

#CEC6AE

#ECE9DF

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#CEC6AE

#B7CFAF

#AFB7CF

#C7AFCF

Compound

#CEC6AE

#C7CFAF

#AFB7CF

#B7AFCF

Variations

Lighter

#D9D2BF

#E1DDD1

#EDEBE5

Darker

#B4A67E

#86784C

#4F462C

Saturation

#C4C2BA

#CFC7AF

#E7D397

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEC6AE

#CDC7AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEC6AE

#C7C7B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEC6AE

#CFC3C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Reseda 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

#DAC19E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEC6AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C6C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#8B97BA

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: #CEC6AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEC6AE;

CSS Variable

--color-reseda: #CEC6AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reseda': '#CEC6AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEC6AE] text-[#CEC6AE]

SCSS

$reseda: #CEC6AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEC6AE?

#CEC6AE is Reseda, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CEC6AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reseda?

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

What colors pair well with Reseda?

Reseda 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 Reseda?

You can download Reseda 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 Reseda?

The hex code is #CEC6AE. In RGB it's 206, 198, 174, and in HSL it's 45°, 25%, 75%.

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