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Final Straw

#CFC99C

RGB 207, 201, 156 · HSL 53°, 35%, 71% · CMYK 0, 3, 25, 19

Final Straw is #CFC99C in HEX — rgb(207, 201, 156), hsl(53°, 35%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 25%, 19%).

Final Straw pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 35%, 71%. 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#CFC99C

RGB207, 201, 156

HSL53°, 35%, 71%

HSV53°, 25%, 81%

CMYK0, 3, 25, 19

Decimal13617564

CSS RGBrgb(207, 201, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 35%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Final Straw S320-3

Exact match

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

ΔE 1.6 · #D0CA9A

Dulux

Tidal Green S17E3

ΔE 1.7 · #CDC898

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 1.7 · #CBC99D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sawgrass Cottage 399

ΔE 1.9 · #D3CDA2

Vista Paint

Gold Mountain K-452

ΔE 2.1 · #CFC89F

Benjamin Moore

Grasshopper AF-415

ΔE 2.7 · #C6C498

Dunn-Edwards

Floating Lily Pad DE5493

ΔE 3.7 · #CCC7A1

Valspar

Marsh Green 6006-5C

ΔE 3.7 · #C8BF91

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 3.9 · #C7C896

PPG

Dancing Kite 1119-4

ΔE 4 · #C8CC9E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 4.9 · #D0C092

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 5.8 · #C1B98F

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 6.5 · #D6C39E

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 8.3 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 10.3 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#CFC99C

#9BA1CF

Analogous

#CFAF9B

#CFC99C

#BBCF9B

Triadic

#CFC99C

#9BCFC9

#C99BCF

Split-Complementary

#CFC99C

#9BBBCF

#AF9BCF

Tetradic

#CFC99C

#9BCFAF

#9BA1CF

#CF9BBB

Monochromatic

#8D8544

#B6AD68

#CFC99C

#E8E5CF

#F7F6EE

Rectangle

#CFC99C

#A1CF9B

#9BA1CF

#C99BCF

Compound

#CFC99C

#BBCF9B

#9BA1CF

#AF9BCF

Variations

Lighter

#D9D4AF

#E0DDC5

#EBEADF

Darker

#B9B068

#8A813D

#514C23

Saturation

#BDBBAD

#CFC99B

#E7DB83

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFC99C

#D1C89D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFC99C

#CACAA3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFC99C

#D2C3C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Final Straw 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

#DBC390

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFC99C

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8C8B4

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.

#7C83B8

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: #CFC99C;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFC99C;

CSS Variable

--color-final-straw: #CFC99C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'final-straw': '#CFC99C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFC99C] text-[#CFC99C]

SCSS

$final-straw: #CFC99C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFC99C?

#CFC99C is Final Straw, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CFC99C warm or cool?

Final Straw reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Final Straw?

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

What colors pair well with Final Straw?

Final Straw 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 Final Straw?

You can download Final Straw 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 Final Straw?

The hex code is #CFC99C. In RGB it's 207, 201, 156, and in HSL it's 53°, 35%, 71%.

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