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Golden Chartreuse

#CED1AC

RGB 206, 209, 172 · HSL 65°, 29%, 75% · CMYK 1, 0, 18, 18

Golden Chartreuse is #CED1AC in HEX — rgb(206, 209, 172), hsl(65°, 29%, 75%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 18%, 18%).

Golden Chartreuse pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 29%, 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#CED1AC

RGB206, 209, 172

HSL65°, 29%, 75%

HSV65°, 18%, 82%

CMYK1, 0, 18, 18

Decimal13554092

CSS RGBrgb(206, 209, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 29%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Golden Chartreuse K-405

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Martini DE5562

ΔE 1.1 · #CED2AB

Behr

Sand Fossil 770C-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D2D3B0

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 1.7 · #D2D1AD

Valspar

Paris Mint 6002-3B

ΔE 1.7 · #CDCDA9

Benjamin Moore

Apple 479

ΔE 1.9 · #CBD3AE

Sherwin-Williams

Baize Green SW6429

ΔE 2 · #C7CDA8

Dulux

Bamboo White S19D2

ΔE 2.7 · #C7CFAD

Kilz

Celery Stick LG160-01

ΔE 2.8 · #D5D8B0

Hallman-Lindsay

Marrett Apple historic-marrett-apple

ΔE 2.9 · #CACAA3

PPG

Canary Grass 1114-3

ΔE 3.1 · #D0CCA9

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 3.6 · #D6DBB7

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 3.9 · #DBDAB6

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 8.6 · #C8D4BE

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.7 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#CED1AC

#B0ADD2

Analogous

#D2C2AD

#CED1AC

#BCD2AD

Triadic

#CED1AC

#ADCFD2

#D2ADCF

Split-Complementary

#CED1AC

#ADBCD2

#C2ADD2

Tetradic

#CED1AC

#ADD2C2

#B0ADD2

#D2ADBC

Monochromatic

#8E9451

#B2B77B

#CED1AC

#ECEDDE

#F5F6EF

Rectangle

#CED1AC

#ADD2B0

#B0ADD2

#D2ADCF

Compound

#CED1AC

#BCD2AD

#B0ADD2

#C2ADD2

Variations

Lighter

#D8DBBD

#E1E2CF

#ECEDE4

Darker

#B3B87A

#858B48

#4E5229

Saturation

#C4C5BA

#CFD2AD

#E2E896

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CED1AC

#D5CDAD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CED1AC

#D0D0B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CED1AC

#D1CCCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Chartreuse 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

#DAC99C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CED1AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7CEC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#8F8BBA

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: #CED1AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #CED1AC;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-chartreuse: #CED1AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-chartreuse': '#CED1AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CED1AC] text-[#CED1AC]

SCSS

$golden-chartreuse: #CED1AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CED1AC?

#CED1AC is Golden Chartreuse, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CED1AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Chartreuse?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Chartreuse?

Golden Chartreuse 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 Golden Chartreuse?

You can download Golden Chartreuse 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 Golden Chartreuse?

The hex code is #CED1AC. In RGB it's 206, 209, 172, and in HSL it's 65°, 29%, 75%.

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