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Appalachian Trail

#CFB989

RGB 207, 185, 137 · HSL 41°, 42%, 67% · CMYK 0, 11, 34, 19

Appalachian Trail is #CFB989 in HEX — rgb(207, 185, 137), hsl(41°, 42%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 34%, 19%).

Appalachian Trail pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 42%, 67%. 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#CFB989

RGB207, 185, 137

HSL41°, 42%, 67%

HSV41°, 34%, 81%

CMYK0, 11, 34, 19

Decimal13613449

CSS RGBrgb(207, 185, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 42%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Appalachian Trail 1105-5 · 12-22

Exact match

Behr

Desert Camel 320F-4

ΔE 1.2 · #D1BC8B

Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Grass SW6408

ΔE 1.6 · #CBB584

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 1.8 · #D4BC8E

Dunn-Edwards

Buckskin DE6158

ΔE 2 · #D4BA8C

Benjamin Moore

Sombrero 249 · CC-300

ΔE 2.1 · #CFBA86

Valspar

Dining Room Gold 3006-8A

ΔE 2.2 · #CFB78B

Vista Paint

Dubloon C-889

ΔE 3.5 · #D3B587

Dulux

Beaten Track S15E3

ΔE 3.5 · #D1BC92

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 3.6 · #D0C092

Hallman-Lindsay

Dubloon 890

ΔE 3.9 · #D5B688

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 5.3 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 5.9 · #C2B078

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 6.2 · #C1A878

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 6.7 · #E3C28D

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 8.2 · #D9B27D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CFB989

#889ECE

Analogous

#CE9488

#CFB989

#C1CE88

Triadic

#CFB989

#88CEB8

#B888CE

Split-Complementary

#CFB989

#88C1CE

#9488CE

Tetradic

#CFB989

#88CE94

#889ECE

#CE88C1

Monochromatic

#866D37

#B89751

#CFB989

#E4D8BE

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#CFB989

#9ECE88

#889ECE

#B888CE

Compound

#CFB989

#C1CE88

#889ECE

#9488CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8C69F

#DFD3BA

#EAE5D9

Darker

#BD9C55

#896E33

#51401C

Saturation

#B5AFA0

#CEB888

#E7C16F

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFB989

#C8BD8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFB989

#BDBD90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFB989

#D1B3B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Appalachian Trail 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

#DBB782

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFB989

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8BCA6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#6A83B8

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: #CFB989;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFB989;

CSS Variable

--color-appalachian-trail: #CFB989;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'appalachian-trail': '#CFB989' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFB989] text-[#CFB989]

SCSS

$appalachian-trail: #CFB989;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFB989?

#CFB989 is Appalachian Trail, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CFB989 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Appalachian Trail?

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

What colors pair well with Appalachian Trail?

Appalachian Trail 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 Appalachian Trail?

You can download Appalachian Trail 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 Appalachian Trail?

The hex code is #CFB989. In RGB it's 207, 185, 137, and in HSL it's 41°, 42%, 67%.

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