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Olive White

#CFCFB6

RGB 207, 207, 182 · HSL 60°, 21%, 76% · CMYK 0, 0, 12, 19

Olive White is #CFCFB6 in HEX — rgb(207, 207, 182), hsl(60°, 21%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 12%, 19%).

Olive White pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 21%, 76%. 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#CFCFB6

RGB207, 207, 182

HSL60°, 21%, 76%

HSV60°, 12%, 81%

CMYK0, 0, 12, 19

Decimal13619126

CSS RGBrgb(207, 207, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 21%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Olive White 6005-3A

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Acanthus SW0029

ΔE 0.7 · #CDCDB4

PPG

Silver Sage 1113-2

ΔE 1.3 · #D1CEB4

Dulux

Sandbank S17C1

ΔE 1.3 · #D2CFB5

Behr

Casual Khaki N300-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D2CEB4

Benjamin Moore

Moon 1516

ΔE 1.7 · #CECBB3

Hallman-Lindsay

Montezuma 377

ΔE 2.2 · #D2CDB6

IKEA

IKEA149 149

ΔE 2.2 · #CCD0BA

Colorhouse

Glass .02 Glass-02

ΔE 2.4 · #C9CFB5

Vista Paint

Montezuma C-376

ΔE 2.4 · #D3CDB5

Kilz

Palo Verde TB-72

ΔE 2.4 · #CED3BC

Dunn-Edwards

Spooky DE6248

ΔE 3.4 · #D1D2BF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.8 · #CAC4B0

Dutch Boy

Perspective DCP-0749

ΔE 4.9 · #C8D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Shaded White 201

ΔE 5.3 · #D9D2C1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#CFCFB6

#B5B5CF

Analogous

#CFC2B5

#CFCFB6

#C2CFB5

Triadic

#CFCFB6

#B5CFCF

#CFB5CF

Split-Complementary

#CFCFB6

#B5C2CF

#C2B5CF

Tetradic

#CFCFB6

#B5CFC2

#B5B5CF

#CFB5C2

Monochromatic

#8E8E5D

#B0B087

#CFCFB6

#EDEDE3

#F5F5F0

Rectangle

#CFCFB6

#B5CFB5

#B5B5CF

#CFB5CF

Compound

#CFCFB6

#C2CFB5

#B5B5CF

#C2B5CF

Variations

Lighter

#D8D8C4

#E1E1D4

#EDEDE6

Darker

#B1B185

#838352

#4D4D2F

Saturation

#C6C6BE

#CFCFB5

#E7E79D

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFCFB6

#D2CDB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFCFB6

#CFCFBA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFCFB6

#D1CBCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Olive White 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

#DBC8A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFCFB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8CDC8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#8E8EBB

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: #CFCFB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFCFB6;

CSS Variable

--color-olive-white: #CFCFB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'olive-white': '#CFCFB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFCFB6] text-[#CFCFB6]

SCSS

$olive-white: #CFCFB6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFCFB6?

#CFCFB6 is Olive White, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CFCFB6 warm or cool?

Olive White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Olive White?

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

What colors pair well with Olive White?

Olive White 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 Olive White?

You can download Olive White 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 Olive White?

The hex code is #CFCFB6. In RGB it's 207, 207, 182, and in HSL it's 60°, 21%, 76%.

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