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Corn Husk Green

#CECD95

RGB 206, 205, 149 · HSL 59°, 37%, 70% · CMYK 0, 0, 28, 19

Corn Husk Green is #CECD95 in HEX — rgb(206, 205, 149), hsl(59°, 37%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 28%, 19%).

Corn Husk Green pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 37%, 70%. 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#CECD95

RGB206, 205, 149

HSL59°, 37%, 70%

HSV59°, 28%, 81%

CMYK0, 0, 28, 19

Decimal13553045

CSS RGBrgb(206, 205, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 37%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Frontenac Hills K-420

ΔE 1.4 · #CDCB91

Dulux

Celery Green S18E3

ΔE 2.6 · #CDCC99

Benjamin Moore

Morning CSP-880

ΔE 2.8 · #D7D19A

Behr

Ground Ginger 380F-4

ΔE 3 · #D8D299

Valspar

Olive Marinade 6007-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #CBC58D

Dunn-Edwards

Crocodile Tears DE5520

ΔE 3.4 · #D6D69B

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 3.6 · #C7C896

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 3.9 · #C9C489

Kilz

Basic Lime LF250-01

ΔE 3.9 · #D3D7A0

Sherwin-Williams

Dancing Green SW6716

ΔE 4.7 · #C5CD8F

PPG

True To You 1118-3

ΔE 5.5 · #CDD3A3

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 6.8 · #C8BD83

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 6.9 · #BEBD7F

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 7.2 · #D8DBAC

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.3 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 12.1 · #ECCE98

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

#CECD95

#9697CF

Analogous

#CFB296

#CECD95

#B3CF96

Triadic

#CECD95

#96CFCE

#CE96CF

Split-Complementary

#CECD95

#96B3CF

#B296CF

Tetradic

#CECD95

#96CFB2

#9697CF

#CF96B3

Monochromatic

#8C8A40

#B7B562

#CECD95

#E7E6CB

#F7F7EE

Rectangle

#CECD95

#97CF96

#9697CF

#CE96CF

Compound

#CECD95

#B3CF96

#9697CF

#B296CF

Variations

Lighter

#D8D8AB

#E0DFC3

#EBEBDD

Darker

#BAB963

#8A893A

#515121

Saturation

#BBBBAA

#CFCE96

#E7E57E

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

12.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CECD95

#D4C996

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CECD95

#CDCD9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CECD95

#D2C5CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Corn Husk Green 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

#DAC68B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CECD95

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7CBAF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#7778B8

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: #CECD95;

CSS — background

background-color: #CECD95;

CSS Variable

--color-corn-husk-green: #CECD95;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'corn-husk-green': '#CECD95' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CECD95] text-[#CECD95]

SCSS

$corn-husk-green: #CECD95;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CECD95?

#CECD95 is Corn Husk Green, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CECD95 warm or cool?

Corn Husk Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Corn Husk Green?

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

What colors pair well with Corn Husk Green?

Corn Husk Green 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 Corn Husk Green?

You can download Corn Husk Green 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 Corn Husk Green?

The hex code is #CECD95. In RGB it's 206, 205, 149, and in HSL it's 59°, 37%, 70%.

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