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Green Citrine

#CFBB75

RGB 207, 187, 117 · HSL 47°, 48%, 64% · CMYK 0, 10, 43, 19

Green Citrine is #CFBB75 in HEX — rgb(207, 187, 117), hsl(47°, 48%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 43%, 19%).

Green Citrine pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 48%, 64%. 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#CFBB75

RGB207, 187, 117

HSL47°, 48%, 64%

HSV47°, 43%, 81%

CMYK0, 10, 43, 19

Decimal13613941

CSS RGBrgb(207, 187, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 48%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 1.3 · #D3BD76

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

ΔE 2 · #D5BD77

PPG

Spicy Mustard 1108-5

ΔE 2.4 · #D1B871

Benjamin Moore

Buena 209

ΔE 3.2 · #D7BC75

Valspar

Crushed Cumin 6008-6A

ΔE 4.2 · #D8C478

Dulux

Couscous S16E4

ΔE 4.2 · #D6BF80

Behr

Camel 350F-5

ΔE 4.2 · #D4C081

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Moss DE5486

ΔE 4.5 · #D2C478

Vista Paint

Avalon K-442

ΔE 4.9 · #D2C680

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 6.5 · #BCB472

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 7.4 · #DCB771

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 7.7 · #D2BA83

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 7.8 · #BCB667

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 8 · #C2B078

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 9.9 · #EEC784

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.9 · #D0C092

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 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

#CFBB75

#778ACF

Analogous

#CF9077

#CFBB75

#B6CF77

Triadic

#CFBB75

#77CFBC

#BC77CF

Split-Complementary

#CFBB75

#77B6CF

#9077CF

Tetradic

#CFBB75

#77CF90

#778ACF

#CF77B6

Monochromatic

#806E2D

#B99F41

#CFBB75

#E3D8B0

#F7F4E8

Rectangle

#CFBB75

#8ACF77

#778ACF

#BC77CF

Compound

#CFBB75

#B6CF77

#778ACF

#9077CF

Variations

Lighter

#D9CA92

#DED5B1

#EAE5D4

Darker

#C1A644

#89752A

#514517

Saturation

#B0AB96

#CFBC77

#E7CA5F

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFBB75

#CBBD76

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFBB75

#BFBF81

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFBB75

#D2B3B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Green Citrine 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

#DBB973

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFBB75

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8BE97

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.

#5B70BA

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: #CFBB75;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFBB75;

CSS Variable

--color-green-citrine: #CFBB75;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-citrine': '#CFBB75' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFBB75] text-[#CFBB75]

SCSS

$green-citrine: #CFBB75;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFBB75?

#CFBB75 is Green Citrine, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CFBB75 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Green Citrine?

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

What colors pair well with Green Citrine?

Green Citrine 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 Green Citrine?

You can download Green Citrine 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 Green Citrine?

The hex code is #CFBB75. In RGB it's 207, 187, 117, and in HSL it's 47°, 48%, 64%.

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