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Salsa Verde

#CEC754

RGB 206, 199, 84 · HSL 57°, 55%, 57% · CMYK 0, 3, 59, 19

Salsa Verde is #CEC754 in HEX — rgb(206, 199, 84), hsl(57°, 55%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 59%, 19%).

Salsa Verde pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 55%, 57%. 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#CEC754

RGB206, 199, 84

HSL57°, 55%, 57%

HSV57°, 59%, 81%

CMYK0, 3, 59, 19

Decimal13551444

CSS RGBrgb(206, 199, 84)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 55%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sequesta S18G6

ΔE 2.3 · #D4CD58

Dunn-Edwards

Citron DE5473

ΔE 3.2 · #D5C757

Behr

Champagne Grape BIC-41

ΔE 4.2 · #C1BC4B

Valspar

Parsley Sprig 6008-8B

ΔE 5.2 · #C2C54B

Benjamin Moore

Bright 371

ΔE 5.6 · #CEBD48

Vista Paint

September Sun K-457

ΔE 6.6 · #D0BE55

PPG

Force Of Nature 1218-4

ΔE 7 · #D5CE69

Sherwin-Williams

Limón Fresco SW9030

ΔE 7.4 · #CEBC55

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 8.2 · #E1CC4F

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 9.2 · #E1DD73

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 10.1 · #C3D263

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 10.8 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 11.6 · #F4D96C

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 13 · #CDBB63

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 16.2 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 19.5 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#CEC754

#555BCE

Analogous

#CE8B55

#CEC754

#97CE55

Triadic

#CEC754

#55CEC8

#C855CE

Split-Complementary

#CEC754

#5597CE

#8B55CE

Tetradic

#CEC754

#55CE8B

#555BCE

#CE5597

Monochromatic

#6B671F

#A6A030

#CEC754

#DFDB90

#F0EECC

Rectangle

#CEC754

#5BCE55

#555BCE

#C855CE

Compound

#CEC754

#97CE55

#555BCE

#8B55CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8D377

#DCD99E

#E7E6CA

Darker

#B7B131

#807B20

#4C4911

Saturation

#A3A27F

#CEC855

#E6DE3C

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEC754

#D5C356

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEC754

#C8C86C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEC754

#D3BBC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Salsa Verde 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

#DAC25A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEC754

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C77E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#4248B5

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: #CEC754;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEC754;

CSS Variable

--color-salsa-verde: #CEC754;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salsa-verde': '#CEC754' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEC754] text-[#CEC754]

SCSS

$salsa-verde: #CEC754;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEC754?

#CEC754 is Salsa Verde, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CEC754 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salsa Verde?

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

What colors pair well with Salsa Verde?

Salsa Verde 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 Salsa Verde?

You can download Salsa Verde 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 Salsa Verde?

The hex code is #CEC754. In RGB it's 206, 199, 84, and in HSL it's 57°, 55%, 57%.

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