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Cucumber

#D0CA9A

RGB 208, 202, 154 · HSL 53°, 36%, 71% · CMYK 0, 3, 26, 18

Cucumber is #D0CA9A in HEX — rgb(208, 202, 154), hsl(53°, 36%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 26%, 18%).

Cucumber pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 36%, 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#D0CA9A

RGB208, 202, 154

HSL53°, 36%, 71%

HSV53°, 26%, 82%

CMYK0, 3, 26, 18

Decimal13683354

CSS RGBrgb(208, 202, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 36%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Cucumber LF180-02

Exact match

Dulux

Tidal Green S17E3

ΔE 0.9 · #CDC898

Behr

Final Straw S320-3

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC99C

Vista Paint

Sawgrass Cottage C-398

ΔE 2.5 · #D4CFA2

Sherwin-Williams

Shagreen SW6422

ΔE 2.7 · #CBC99D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sawgrass Cottage 399

ΔE 2.9 · #D3CDA2

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 3.2 · #C7C896

Benjamin Moore

Grasshopper AF-415

ΔE 3.5 · #C6C498

Valspar

Dry Leaf 3008-8A

ΔE 4 · #CEC193

PPG

Dancing Kite 1119-4

ΔE 4.2 · #C8CC9E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5 · #D0C092

Dunn-Edwards

Floating Lily Pad DE5493

ΔE 5.3 · #CCC7A1

Colorhouse

Leaf .02 Leaf-02

ΔE 6.6 · #C1B98F

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 7.5 · #C8BD83

RAL

Green Beige 1000

ΔE 9.4 · #BEBD7F

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 9.7 · #C5BA9A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#D0CA9A

#9AA1D0

Analogous

#D0AF9A

#D0CA9A

#BBD09A

Triadic

#D0CA9A

#9AD0C9

#C99AD0

Split-Complementary

#D0CA9A

#9ABBD0

#AF9AD0

Tetradic

#D0CA9A

#9AD0AF

#9AA1D0

#D09ABB

Monochromatic

#8E8543

#B7AE66

#D0CA9A

#E8E5CE

#F7F6EE

Rectangle

#D0CA9A

#A1D09A

#9AA1D0

#C99AD0

Compound

#D0CA9A

#BBD09A

#9AA1D0

#AF9AD0

Variations

Lighter

#D9D4AF

#E0DDC5

#ECEADF

Darker

#BAB167

#8B823C

#524C22

Saturation

#BDBBAD

#D0C99A

#E7DC83

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0CA9A

#D3C89B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0CA9A

#CBCBA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0CA9A

#D3C3C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cucumber 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

#DBC48F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0CA9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C9B3

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.

#7B82B9

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: #D0CA9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0CA9A;

CSS Variable

--color-cucumber: #D0CA9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cucumber': '#D0CA9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0CA9A] text-[#D0CA9A]

SCSS

$cucumber: #D0CA9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0CA9A?

#D0CA9A is Cucumber, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D0CA9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cucumber?

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

What colors pair well with Cucumber?

Cucumber 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 Cucumber?

You can download Cucumber 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 Cucumber?

The hex code is #D0CA9A. In RGB it's 208, 202, 154, and in HSL it's 53°, 36%, 71%.

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