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Hearts of Palm

#CFC291

RGB 207, 194, 145 · HSL 47°, 39%, 69% · CMYK 0, 6, 30, 19

Hearts of Palm is #CFC291 in HEX — rgb(207, 194, 145), hsl(47°, 39%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 30%, 19%).

Hearts of Palm pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 39%, 69%. 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#CFC291

RGB207, 194, 145

HSL47°, 39%, 69%

HSV47°, 30%, 81%

CMYK0, 6, 30, 19

Decimal13615761

CSS RGBrgb(207, 194, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 39%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Hearts of Palm SW6415

Exact match

Vista Paint

Hippolita C-385

ΔE 0.7 · #CEC292

Valspar

Dry Leaf 3008-8A

ΔE 1.6 · #CEC193

Hallman-Lindsay

Hippolita 386

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC294

Dulux

Vast Escape S16D3

ΔE 1.7 · #D1C395

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 1.9 · #D0C092

Behr

Pebble Path 330F-4

ΔE 2.4 · #D4C28F

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Hint DE5500

ΔE 3 · #C9BD88

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 3.2 · #CDC196

PPG

Country Style 11-04

ΔE 3.4 · #CCBF88

Benjamin Moore

Timothy 2149-40

ΔE 3.7 · #C7BA85

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 5.3 · #C8BD83

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 5.4 · #C1B98F

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 5.8 · #C7C896

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.9 · #C2B078

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 8.9 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#CFC291

#919ECF

Analogous

#CFA391

#CFC291

#BDCF91

Triadic

#CFC291

#91CFC1

#C191CF

Split-Complementary

#CFC291

#91BDCF

#A391CF

Tetradic

#CFC291

#91CFA3

#919ECF

#CF91BD

Monochromatic

#8A793D

#B7A45C

#CFC291

#E6DFC6

#F7F5ED

Rectangle

#CFC291

#9ECF91

#919ECF

#C191CF

Compound

#CFC291

#BDCF91

#919ECF

#A391CF

Variations

Lighter

#D8CEA7

#DFD8C0

#EBE8DC

Darker

#BCA75E

#8A7837

#52471F

Saturation

#B9B5A7

#CFC191

#E7CF79

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFC291

#CEC392

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFC291

#C4C499

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFC291

#D2BCC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hearts of Palm 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

#DBBE88

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFC291

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8C3AC

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7382B9

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: #CFC291;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFC291;

CSS Variable

--color-hearts-of-palm: #CFC291;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hearts-of-palm': '#CFC291' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFC291] text-[#CFC291]

SCSS

$hearts-of-palm: #CFC291;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFC291?

#CFC291 is Hearts of Palm, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CFC291 warm or cool?

Hearts of Palm reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hearts of Palm?

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

What colors pair well with Hearts of Palm?

Hearts of Palm 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 Hearts of Palm?

You can download Hearts of Palm 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 Hearts of Palm?

The hex code is #CFC291. In RGB it's 207, 194, 145, and in HSL it's 47°, 39%, 69%.

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