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Cilantro Cream

#CECBAE

RGB 206, 203, 174 · HSL 54°, 25%, 75% · CMYK 0, 1, 16, 19

Cilantro Cream is #CECBAE in HEX — rgb(206, 203, 174), hsl(54°, 25%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 16%, 19%).

Cilantro Cream pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 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#CECBAE

RGB206, 203, 174

HSL54°, 25%, 75%

HSV54°, 16%, 81%

CMYK0, 1, 16, 19

Decimal13552558

CSS RGBrgb(206, 203, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 25%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Eaves S18D2

ΔE 1.1 · #CECCAD

Behr

Cilantro Cream PPU9-18

ΔE 1.1 · #CECAAF

Benjamin Moore

Harbor 493

ΔE 1.3 · #CCCCAE

Valspar

Willow Wind 6004-3B

ΔE 1.4 · #CDC8AA

PPG

Silver Sage 1113-2

ΔE 2 · #D1CEB4

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 2.4 · #D5D1B2

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 2.5 · #CDCDB4

Vista Paint

Beach Bum K-964

ΔE 2.7 · #CBC5AB

Dunn-Edwards

Sea Glass DEC775

ΔE 2.8 · #C7C4A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Stone Hearth 364

ΔE 3 · #D0C6A9

Farrow & Ball

Cooking Apple Green 32

ΔE 3.7 · #C4C6A5

Colorhouse

Glass .01 Glass-01

ΔE 3.8 · #D0D3B2

IKEA

IKEA196 196

ΔE 4.7 · #D3CAB5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.2 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 6.6 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#CECBAE

#AFB3CF

Analogous

#CFBCAF

#CECBAE

#C2CFAF

Triadic

#CECBAE

#AFCFCC

#CCAFCF

Split-Complementary

#CECBAE

#AFC2CF

#BCAFCF

Tetradic

#CECBAE

#AFCFBC

#AFB3CF

#CFAFC2

Monochromatic

#8F8A56

#B3AD80

#CECBAE

#ECEBDF

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#CECBAE

#B3CFAF

#AFB3CF

#CCAFCF

Compound

#CECBAE

#C2CFAF

#AFB3CF

#BCAFCF

Variations

Lighter

#D9D6BF

#E1DFD1

#EDECE5

Darker

#B4AE7E

#86804C

#4F4B2C

Saturation

#C4C3BA

#CFCCAF

#E7DF97

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CECBAE

#D0CAAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CECBAE

#CCCCB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CECBAE

#D0C7CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cilantro Cream 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

#DAC59E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CECBAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7CAC2

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8B90BA

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: #CECBAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CECBAE;

CSS Variable

--color-cilantro-cream: #CECBAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cilantro-cream': '#CECBAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CECBAE] text-[#CECBAE]

SCSS

$cilantro-cream: #CECBAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CECBAE?

#CECBAE is Cilantro Cream, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CECBAE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cilantro Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Cilantro Cream?

Cilantro Cream 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 Cilantro Cream?

You can download Cilantro Cream 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 Cilantro Cream?

The hex code is #CECBAE. In RGB it's 206, 203, 174, and in HSL it's 54°, 25%, 75%.

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